We are delighted to offer For Sale, this four/five bedroom townhouse which is presented over three floors and is located just off the centre of this popular market town of Wirksworth. Formerly The Horse & Jockey Public House, this home dates back to the mid 1800's and retains a wealth of character and original features. The property offers most flexible accommodation and comprises; living room/open plan kitchen, dining area, cellar/utility. On the first floor we have two bedrooms and a bathroom and on the second floor we have three bedrooms (or 2 bedrooms and a sitting room) and a shower room. There is a courtyard garden to the rear and off street parking for up to two vehicles. We would recommend arranging a viewing to appreciate the depth of accommodation on offer.
Wirksworth Parish Records show that this property was formerly The Horse & Jockey Public House back as far back as 1846. The property retains a number of features which point towards it's former past including dry cellar, exposed ceiling timbers and stone fireplace.
This home is entered via the solid wood panelled door with arched fan light over leading into the
With exposed pine floorboards and original sash window to the front aspect. A Derbyshire gritstone fireplace with exposed lintel, shoulders and hearth with coal effect, gas powered, cast iron stove provides a pleasing focal point. TV point. To the rear of this room we have a kitchen with a range of "Shaker Style" matching wall, base and drawer units with wood block worktop over. There is an inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a range style cooker with five ring gas hob and electric fan assisted oven. Stainless steel extractor canopy over. There is a lobby area to the rear having a quarry tiled floor and hooks for coats etc. A part glazed door provides access to the garden. From the Living Room, a large opening leads through to the
Having a continuation of the exposed pine floor boards. BT There is an original built in bookcase with storage cupboard beneath and sash window to the front aspect providing a good level of natural light. A pine panelled door opens to reveal the staircase which rises off to the first floor. A pine latched door opens to reveal steps which lead down to the
A dry storage space with central heating radiator, power and light. There is space and plumbing for a vented tumble drier and shelving for household items.
A staircase rises to the second floor. There is a large cupboard with shelving which provides ideal storage for linen etc. The first of four other stripped pine doors open into
(the former measurement being taken onto the face of the chimney breast) having a feature cast iron fireplace with an open grate and tiled hearth. Exposed pine floorboards, sash window to front aspect. TV point.
Having a feature cast iron fireplace with open dog grate and tiled hearth. Exposed pine floorboards, sash window to front aspect.
Being part tiled and having a white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and panelled bath. There is a separate shower cubicle with power shower over. There is an obscured glass window to the rear aspect and an original serving hatch into bedroom one!
At the foot of this staircase there is an original cottage window to the side aspect. A built in cupboard houses the combination boiler which provides the gas central heating and hot water for the home. On arrival at the second floor landing, the first of four stripped pine doors open into
The current vendor uses this room as a second floor sitting room, however it could easily be used as a bedroom. There are exposed pine floorboards, TV point and sash window to the front aspect.
With exposed pine floorboards and a sash window to the front aspect.
Currently used as a crafts room however could convert to a reasonable sized bedroom. There is a high level window to the rear aspect providing far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.
Being part tiled and having a white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and shower cubicle with power shower over.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a paved patio area which leads to a large border with fruit trees comprising of apple, plum, pear, greengage and red current trees. Also to the rear of the property is a gravelled area providing off-street parking for up to two vehicles. There are raised beds having a range of mature trees and plants.
The approach from our Wirksworth Office is to proceed down St John's Street where Birch House will be located on the left hand side as denoted by our for sale board
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band B which is currently £1463 per annum.
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