Enjoying a tucked away position off the centre of this well regarded upland village where there is ready access to local walks and the wider recreational delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside. Stone built beneath a slate roof, the cottage has well proportioned accommodation including two reception rooms, dining kitchen and WC on the ground floor, whilst upstairs there are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The cottage has remained in the same ownership for over 50 years, being maintained to a fair standard whilst now offering new owners’ opportunity to update as may be required.

Elton boasts a thriving local community with local primary school and a village store within neighbouring Winster. The nearby market towns of Bakewell (7 miles), Matlock (7 miles), Ashbourne (8 miles) are all accessible via the local road network and it is considered the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each lie within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
A hardwood cottage door opens to an entrance hallway where stairs lead off to the first floor and an attractive leaded porthole window draws light from the living room.

Sitting room – 5.04m x 3.09m (16’ 6” x 10’ 2”) a comfortable room running from front to back and features a period mullioned window with obscure single glazing to the rear and a sealed unit double glazed window looking across the gardens to the front. There is a solid fuel grate set to a modern stone fire surround, recessed display shelving and a useful under stairs store.

Living room – 5.04m x 4.03m (16’ 6” x 13’ 3”) a second sitting room with dual aspect windows, the reverse side of the porthole window from the hallway and a gas fired stove set to a raised tiled hearth and stone lintel above.

Dining kitchen – 4.09m x 3.46m (13’ 5” x 11’ 4”) with broad window to the front and a second window drawing further light from the side. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall cupboards, work surfaces and sink unit. The kitchen is set around a range style cooker with extractor canopy above and there are also positions for other white goods. A door leads off to a rear hallway having external access and to the…

Cloakroom - with WC and wash hand basin.

From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing with a range of low level storage cupboards and two windows to the rear, principally overlooking the raised gardens. One step rises through a side lobby giving access to…

Bedroom 1 – 3.90m x 3.63m (12’ 10” x 11’ 11”) maximum, there is pine tongue and groove panelling cladding the wall with the bathroom, and a broad window overlooking the gardens at the front.

Family bathroom – 2.33m x 1.86m (7’ 8” x 6’ 1”) fitted with a modern white suite to include a wash hand basin set above a storage and to a vanity surface which extends to a similar granite plinth above the WC. There is a shaped panelled bath with tiled surround and mixer shower fitting above. Modern conservation style roof light and ladder radiator.

Bedroom 2 – 4.09m x 4.03m (13’ 5” x 13’ 3”) a good sized double bedroom looking across Well Street to the front. There is a range of built-in storage cupboards, one housing the gas fired boiler and another housing the tall hot water cylinder.

Bedroom suite 3 – 4.09m x 3.46m (13’ 5” x 11’ 4”) the principal double bedroom with a similar front view and access to an…

Ensuite shower room – with walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The cottage has the benefit of delightful cottage gardens to both the front and rear. The front is triangular in shape sheltered from the roadside by low stone boundary walls and featuring a gravelled pathway, flagged sitting areas and well stocked herbaceous borders.

The rear gardens are raised from a flagged driveway at the rear. Here there are planted beds, small lawn and soft fruit borders and to one corner a walled sitting area with a timber shed.

To the side of the cottage, a right of way across the unmade track which leads through a 5-bar gate to an area of car standing. This versatile area also gives access to a bin area and…

Outbuilding – 2.56m x 2.49m (8’ 5” x 8’ 2”) with pedestrian access off the head of the drive, offering useful storage and workshop opportunities.

TENURE – Freehold

SERVICES – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating. There is a combination of sealed unit double glazing to the principal rooms. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING – to be confirmed

COUNCIL TAX – Band D

FIXTURES & FITTINGS – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.

DIRECTIONS – From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 Bakewell Road north towards Darley Dale before turning left at St Elphins Park and Red House Stables onto Old Road. At the following crossroads, turn left crossing Darley Bridge, rise up the hill through Wensley and on through Winster. After leaving Winster, at the crossroads proceed straight across towards Elton. Continue through the centre of the village, past the primary school on the right before taking the next right turn onto Well Street. follow the road down and Old Stones is the last of the row of cottages on the left hand side, just before a junction with a farm track.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office 01629 580228.

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