THE OLD MANSE Winster, Matlock, Derbyshire
A fine Grade II listed period house with wonderful views across the rooftops of the village to open countryside beyond together with a useful, income-producing detached holiday cottage. ACCOMMODATION The Old Manse: Entrance hall; drawing room; dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; conservatory; master bedroom with en suite bathroom; three further double bedrooms; family bathroom; utility room; cellar. The Spook: Kitchen/dining room; double volume sitting room with mezzanine sleeping platform; bathroom. AMENITIES Attractive mature gardens; raised terrace and pond; front and rear pedestrian access; off road parking for two cars. HISTORICAL NOTE Dating from circa 1620 in the original part and remodelled in the early 18th century, adding its front Georgian façade and a third floor, The Old Manse is believed to be one of the oldest houses in Winster. Little is known about the early life of the property however in the early 19th century it was the home of a Methodist Minister and at the beginning of the 20th century it was occupied by a Cornishman named Mr Thomas who operated the steam powered pumping engine at the nearby Mill Close lead mine. During the inter-war period it was the home and surgery of local GP, Dr Fletcher and his wife, who was instrumental in reviving the Winster Morris Dancers. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries The Spook, despite its size, accommodated all nine members of the Mosley family and having previously been a Dame School prior to the current village primary school opening it has a varied history although the date of the original building is unknown. DISTANCES Distances (approximate): Matlock- 5 miles; Bakewell- 6 miles; Chesterfield (mainline station to London St Pancras from 1 hour 50 mins)- 12 miles; M1 (junction 28)- 15 miles; Buxton (Opera House)- 16 miles; Derby- 20 miles; Sheffield- 23 miles; East Midlands International Airport- 34 miles. FOR SALE - FREEHOLD Guide price: On application 01629 810018 www.caudwellandco.com Rutland Square, Buxton Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1BZ Fax: 01629 810044 Email: info@caudwellandco.com
DESCRIPTION A well-presented, Grade II listed, stone built house with family accommodation over three floors. The house is either approached to the front up a stone flagged pathway or from the off-street parking to the rear along a gravel path. Ground floor: The front door opens into the hallway and to the right is the kitchen/breakfast room with a tiled floor and custom built kitchen by Davenports of Nottingham featuring a range of wall and base units, worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and a further worktop with an inset sink unit. There is a Neff double oven and five burner gas hob with extractor over. A doorway leads into an attractive conservatory with stone floor, mature vine and door out to the garden. Also off the entrance hall is the dual aspect dining room with wood fireplace, cast iron inset grate and gas coal fire and a part glazed door leading to the stairs. Another door leads to the drawing room which is also dual aspect and has an oak board floor and cast iron fireplace with polished once a week limestone surround and open grate. First floor: The first floor landing leads to a dual aspect double bedroom with oak floor and fireplace, which is currently partially used as an office. There is a further double bedroom with beamed ceiling and fireplace and a family bathroom with full suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level W.C, hand basin set on a vanity unit with cupboards below, heated towel rail and airing cupboard. The utility room has a W.C, plumbing for a washer/dryer, sink unit, Worcester gas fired boiler and a door out to the rear garden. Second Floor: Stairs lead to the master bedroom with good fitted cupboards, an en suite bathroom with panelled bath, W.C, heated towel rail and hand basin and a fourth double bedroom, both with lovely views over the village and beyond.
Outside: To the front of the house is a stone flagged path which is flanked by mature borders to one side and an area of lawn to the other, this leads up to the front door and also to the side of the house where steps lead down to a useful cellar. To the side of the house is a further lawned area, a potting shed and wood store and a gate leading to The Spook. To the rear is a small patio area, lawns flanked by mature borders, a raised terrace and steps into a good-sized vegetable garden complete with greenhouse and cold frame. The rear gravel path leads up to off road parking for two good sized cars and a timber bike store. The Spook: A useful addition be it for holiday letting, home office or overspill guests, The Spook is situated close to the main house and is detached with its own access to East Bank. To the ground floor, the front door leads into the kitchen/dining room which has fitted low level units incorporating a stainless steel sink unit, a Tricity Bendix Cooker and hob and a wall mounted gas fired boiler. Adjacent is the bathroom with full suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, W.C and hand basin. To the first floor is a good open plan, triple aspect sitting room with steps up to a large mezzanine sleeping platform. Outside is a pretty garden laid to lawn with a useful storage shed/workshop to one corner. SITUATION The house is in an elevated position just above the Main Street and thus enjoys wonderful, far reaching views. Winster has good local amenities including the community owned village shop providing groceries along with a post office, doctors surgery and pharmacy, a village school with good playing facilities, a thriving pre-school, a garage for car repairs and MOTs, a hairdresser, village hall, church and chapel. The village also has mains gas, mains drainage and high-speed broadband. Every year Winster celebrates Pancake Races, Wakes Week and Secret Gardens. The market towns of Bakewell and Matlock are within easy reach with their wider selection of shopping, recreational and transport facilities including trains from Matlock to Derby and Nottingham. The village is in the Peak District National Park with its famed outdoor pursuits including walking, climbing, cycling and fishing to name but a few. There are also many places of cultural interest nearby including Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and a host of others.
APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2200 SQ FT 204.3 SQ METRES (INCLUDES ANNEXE)
SERVICES Mains water and electricity are all connected. Drainage is into the mains. Gas fired central heating. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Fitted carpets, standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Any fixtures and fittings not mentioned in this brochure may be available by separate negotiation. COUNCIL TAX: Band E POSTCODE: DE4 2DT DIRECTIONS From our offices in Bakewell take the A6 in the direction of Matlock, after 2.3 miles just after Haddon Hall turn right onto the B5056 and follow the road. Take the next left over the bridge and follow the road for the next 3.5 miles, turn left to Winster and pass West Bank and then turn right up East Bank. Follow the road up the hill and the house will be found on the right hand side. VIEWING All viewing is to be strictly by appointment with Caudwell & Co on 01629 810018. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caudwell & Co give notice that: These details have been prepared in good faith however they are not intended to constitute part of an offer of contract and should be used as a guide only. Any information contained herein whether in the text, plans or photographs should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. No person in Caudwell & Co has any authority to make or give representation or warranty on any property. Any measurement or distance referred to herein is approximate only. Rutland Square, Buxton Road, Bakewell DE45 1BZ Tel: 01629 810018 Fax: 01629 810044 Email: info@caudwellandco.com www.caudwellandco.com