Semi-detached house for sale in Bakewell DE45, 5 Bedroom

Very impressive period home in a quiet area of this most sought after town. Formerly run as a successful, highly regarded Bed and Breakfast, the property offers a wealth of potential residential and commercial uses. This imposing residence nestles in a calm backwater within walking distance of Bakewell town centre. The property has rooms of generous proportions, with high ceilings throughout the ground and first floors. It must be viewed internally to appreciate the space (over 3,000 sq ft) and quality of this fine property. Approached through large metal gates to a gravelled parking area, the property briefly comprises: Large l-shaped drawing room and dining area, large dining kitchen, study/sitting room currently set up as an en-suite bedroom, four further bedrooms, of which three have en-suite facilities, plus a separate family bathroom. The second floor en-suite bedroom is part of a multi-section area that lends itself to "loft-living". Bakewell is an historic, picturesque market town in the heart of the Peak District and offers many delightful shops and first class schools including Lady Manners. There are good recreational facilities and it is convenient for Buxton, Chesterfield and Sheffield.

The Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor:

Four panelled entrance door with Georgian paned window above, opens into:

Large Entrance Vestibule

3.07m(10'1'') x 2.76m(9'1'')

Two tall sash windows on either side of the room with winding mechanisms to the windows. Two wall light points and ceiling light point. Victorian style single radiator. Wide six panelled pine door opens through into:

Reception Hall

5.05m(16'7'') x 2.75m(9'0'') overall

Impressive staircase, dado and picture rail. Large four paned window above the cloakroom door bringing natural light into the hall. Victorian style radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.

Drawing Room

9.33m(30'7'') x 7.43m(24'5'') overall

An L- shaped room split into two sections, the dining area and the lounge area, fully carpetted throughout. Three high double glazed windows look out onto the walled east garden. A further two windows overlook the west garden and, beyond, the hillside across the valley. Victorian style radiators are sited below each window. Victorian style fireplace with tiled back. Picture rail and five wall light points. Ceiling light point over dining area. TV point.

Ground-floor Bedroom/Study/Family Room

3.61m(11'10'') x 4.59m(15'1'')

A versatile room previously used as a study and now as a bedroom. French doors lead out onto a large decking area and onwards into the beautiful rear garden. Victorian style radiators to left and right of the French doors. Two wall light points. Picture rail and decorative wall panels. TV point. Door opens to:

En-suite Shower Room

2.15m(7'1'') x 1.52m(5'0'')

Tall, three pane window looking out over the rear garden. Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating. Large anti-mist mirrow with lights to either side. Electric shaver point. Low flush w.C. And wash hand basin. Victorian style radiator with towel rail. Wall light point.

Cloakroom

With two boilers and large heat store tank. Georgian style high level windows and internal high level window providing natural light back into the hallway.

From the hall, a large stripped pine six panelled door gives access into:

Dining Kitchen

6.11m(20'1'') x 3.66m(12'0'')

A beautifully light room, having windows to the east and to the west, with views out over the lovely garden and towards distant treetops. Range of attractive painted base and wall units with brushed steel handles and incorporating glazed corner display units to two corners, spice drawers and open display shelving. Black marble work tops and island unit. Beneath the rear facing window is a Belfast sink unit. Smoked-glass splashback over the cooker area. Tiled floor. High level plate/picture rail. Two Victorian style radiators. Plumbing for American style fridge. TV poimt. A door leads to:

Utility Room

3.32m(10'11'') x 2.75m(9')

Two tall obscure double glazed windows to the east and a further two to the west. Base unit to the west side with stainless steel single drainer sink unit and space beneath for washer, dryer and dishwasher. Tall larder unit. To the opposite wall, four base units and further tall larder unit to the side. Quarry tiled floor and double panelled radiator. Four panel external door leads out onto the covered stone porch with archway leading off to the front and rear gardens.

First Floor
Landing

French doors and Georgian paned window above, leading out onto the roof terrace (and to the parking area). Victorian style radiator, dado rail and picture rail.

Bedroom 1 (Master)

7.37m(24'2'') x 4.38m(14'4'') overall

An impressive room with picture rail and decorative wall panels. Two Georgian style sash windows to the east and one to the west are supplemented by sliding secondary glazing. The west window enjoys glorious views across the roof tops to the wooded hillside beyond. Two double panelled radiators. Three double-fronted built-in wardrobes. TV point. Door to:

En Suite Bath/Shower Room

2.36m(7'9'') x 1.95m(6'4'')

Bath with shower over and chromed Victorian style shower control. Low flush w.C. Inset low voltage ceiling lights and mirror-side wall lights. Huge anti-mist mirror. Half-tiled walls and fully tiled floor with electric underfloor heating. Two wash-bowl basins set on polished marble-effect surface, each with waterfall taps. Electic shaver point. Tall rear facing sash window with sliding secondary glazing. Single panelled radiator with towel rail over.

Bedroom 2

4.75m(15'7'') x 3.71m(12'2'')

Modern lime stone basin with stainless mixer tap on stand with splashback. Perimeter-lit mirror with touch-free switch. Tall front facing sash window with sliding secondary galzing overlooking east garden. Double radiator beneath. TV point.

Bedroom 3

4.15m(13'7'') x 2.55m(8'4'')

Rear facing tall Georgian style sash window, again with lovely views to the hillside. Sliding secondary glazing. Double panelled radiator. TV point. Panelled door leads to:

En-suite Bath and Shower Room

2.91m(9'7") x 2.55m(8'4")

Free-standing claw foot bath. Double-size shower enclosure with chromed Victorian style control. Wash hand basin over glass towel shelf. Low flush toilet. Rear facing Georgian style sash windows with the same lovely views to the hillside. Sliding secondary glazing. Double panelled radiator. Half-tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

House Bathroom

3.07m(10'1'') x 2.76m(9'1'')

High flush Victorian style toilet and attractive pedestal wash hand basin with old style brass taps. Bath with shower over, with chromed Victorian style control valve. Four tall sash windows, two to each side of the room filling the room with natural light. Victorian style radiator. Attractive buff tiles to the floor, walls and sills beneath the windows. Dimplex electric warm air heater. Dimmer light switch.

From the Landing a further flight of stairs leads up to:

Second Floor

Bedroom 4/Sitting Room

5.72m(18'9'') x 4.53m(14'10'')

Exposed timber purlins. Six paned Georgian style window looking out over the north garden and parking area. Victorian style radiator and large under eaves storage cupboard. Velux opening skylight to the east elevation. Three wall light points.

Bedroom 5

Comprising a lounge area and the bedroom area:

Lounge Area

4.53m(14'10'') x 3.48m(11'5'')

With rear facing opening Velux skylight and single panelled radiator. Ceiling light. Beautiful exposed purlins and roof timbers which divide this part of the room from:

Bedroom Area

2.96m(9'9'') x 4.11m(13'6'')

Two sash windows looking to the front, with views over the roof tops to the wooded hillside beyond. Double panelled radiator and carpetted floor throughout. TV point. Ceiling light.

En Suite Bathroom

2.83m(9'3'') x 1.74m(5'9'')

Suite comprising bath with old style taps-and-shower cradle unit, low flush w.C. And vanity wash hand basin with old style taps. Exposed timber beams to the ceiling and opening Velux skylight to the west. Slate effect flooring. Lighting either side of the vanity unit and single panel radiator.

Outside

Double metal gates give access onto the large gravelled parking area with mature fruit trees and parking for six or more cars. High stone wall provides complete privacy from the road along the length of the front boundary, covered with various climbing shrubs. Pedestrian access gate also from the road joining onto a yorkstone pathway which leads down towards the front door. Beautiful shrub border to one side and sweeping stone steps to the front door, which has lantern lights to either side. The front elevation is partly clad in ivy and there is a lawned area once again bounded by a stone wall and trellis separating it from the adjoining property. From the parking area, a gravelled path and a few steps lead onto the first floor patio with entrance through French doors onto the first floor landing. Further path leads round to the rear of the house. There are a number of lantern lights within the fruit trees, in the drive area and along the stone boundary wall.
From the front door, a gravelled path leads round the side of the house to an attractive feature double archway, which houses the entrance door into the utility room. On the other side of the arch is the access door to the large cool-storage room with light. Beyond the arch is the rear stone flagged terrace area and attractive garden laid out with a pond and various flower beds. There are two lawned areas. A timber fence topped with trellis panels is covered with climbing plants including ivy and clematis. There is a small garden shed.

Off the rear terrace is:

Timber Chalet

4.86m(15'11'') x 3.65m(12'0'')

With central French doors and windows to either side. Ceiling clad with foil insulation. Power point. Ceiling light.

At far end of the gravelled parking area is a small timber workshop and hidden spaces for cuttings and compost.

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