Sykes Cottage, Main Street, Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 3XR
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Sykes Cottage, Main Street, Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 3XR A very pretty, 'chocolate box' detached two double bedroomed cottage set in mature well stocked gardens with driveway and detached garage. Sykes cottage has been lovingly refurbished by the Offers In Region Of £450,000 current owners retaining immense character alongside high quality fittings. An early viewing is highly recommended. Property Description A two double bedroomed detached limestone cottage set within private well stocked gardens, with driveway and garage. Charming triple aspect dining kitchen with French windows to garden * Delightful double aspect sitting room with stone fireplace and wood burning stove * Entrance hall with stable door * Downstairs cloakroom with wc * Two double bedrooms * Family bathroom * Gas central heating * Secondary double glazing throughout * Delightful cottage gardens * Driveway and detached garage * Lovely views to Baslow Edge * Superb property, rare opportunity * EPC rating E Location The village of Calver boasts a comprehensive range of facilities for a village of its size including a Spar shop/cafe, a petrol station and a post office. There is a very good garden centre and a number of well regarded public houses within the village. The neighbouring village of Grindleford, some two miles distant, has a train station with regular services to Sheffield and Manchester as well as other Hope Valley villages, and Bakewell also lies approximately four miles away. Calver has easy road links to Sheffield, Chesterfield and Manchester as well as excellent school catchment both state and private. From Sykes Cottage there are many varied and beautiful walks taking in the river Derwent, Curbar Edge and local ancient woodland. Chatsworth Park lies some two miles away. Description A two double bedroomed limestone built detached 'chocolate box' cottage, believed to date back to the late 1700's set in a mature well stocked botanical garden in the heart of this popular Peak District village and within a conservation area. The property has been lovingly modernised by the current owner and retains many charming features including solid oak flooring running through the dining kitchen which has superb bespoke handmade units and French doors to the rear patio. All rooms offer large Georgian style windows and at least a double aspect making for a bright well lit home. An internal viewing is essential. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a well appointed bathroom. Outside the stunning gardens are a sight to behold and incorporate many specimen species of shrubs and trees, and the driveway provides extensive parking leading to a detached garage. Accommodation A part glazed stable door opens to a glazed ENTRANCE PORCH overlooking the delightful garden. Further double doors open to the ENTRANCE HALL with stairs to the first floor landing, side facing window, generous understairs storage and doors to all ground floor accommodation. CLOAKROOM/W.C. with solid oak flooring, Victorian style low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and rear facing window. SITTING ROOM this front facing double aspect sitting room affords superb natural light. The focal point of the room is provided by a stone fireplace with wood burning stove and there is convenient understairs storage housing the electrics and consumer unit. An opening leads to the DINING KITCHEN with solid oak flooring throughout. The kitchen itself features a well equipped bespoke pine units surmounted by solid pine worktops and French windows opening to a stone flagged patio. Large Georgian style windows afford superb natural light and there is a pleasant view over the garden. A butlers sink is set beneath a side facing window, there is plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, space for a standalone fridge freezer and an integrated four burner hob with double oven below and extractor hood above. Duck egg blue tiled splashbacks and contemporary downlighters complete the room. From the entrance hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with side facing window having solid oak sill and doors to all first floor accommodation. Access to eaves storage. MASTER BEDROOM enjoying a double aspect with solid oak deep sills and stunning view over the garden to Baslow Edge. There is an access point into the loft space. BEDROOM TWO a further double aspect bedroom with deep solid wood sills. BATHROOM with solid oak flooring and comprising Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc and bath having shower over. There is generous storage to the eaves and a rear facing Velux window. Outside To the front, which is south facing, is a delightful cottage garden with herbaceous border and gravelled pathway immediately to the front of the property. There is a climbing rose, actinidia kolomikta and variegated quince; to the side a climbing hydrangea and lovely herbaceous border with a variety of small shrubs including hellebores, peonies and a lilac tree. To the rear is a superb botanical garden on which great care has been lavished on over the years, having a magnificent backdrop of specimen woodland. Within the rear garden, immediately adjoining the property is an extensive flagged terrace ideal for sitting out and with steps to a lawn, and very well stocked borders providing colour throughout the year. There is a variety of small shrubs, trellis work with old English roses, wisteria, honeysuckle, a mass of spring bulbs and an ornamental pond. There is a greenhouse and old stone built shed with electric and further storage. To the right of this a driveway provides good off road parking for three/four vehicles and gives access to a detached concrete sectional garage. Next to the driveway is a productive vegetable plot including blackcurrants and raspberries. Dry stone walling defines the boundary and there is security lighting and a lovely old apple tree. General comment A further raised garden area to the west of the property is maintained by the owner but is let on a licence from the adjoining landowners at a peppercorn ground rent. To the opposite side of the property, up the driveway, there is an easement on behalf of the Pryor family or their assignees for access to the woodland at the rear. During the current owner's occupation this has not been used at any time to the best of her knowledge. GENERAL INFORMATION These particulars have been prepared by the agent, and subsequently approved by the seller. Please note no survey has been carried out and no appliances have been tested. It is recommended that any prospective buyer carries out their own checks prior to completion. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through ELR Hathersage Office (01433) 651888. OFFER PROCEDURE Should you wish to make an offer, please contact our ELR Hathersage Office on (01433) 651888. We have an obligation to our vendor clients to ensure that offers made for the property can be substantiated. One of our financial services consultants will speak with you to "qualify" your offer. FREE VALUATIONS AND MARKETING ADVICE Thinking of selling? Ring ELR on Sheffield (0114) 276 1277 to arrange an appointment for one of our experienced valuers to advise Main Road-Hathersage-Hope Valley-Derbyshire-S32 1BB on your sale. [email protected] 651888 RICS HOMEBUYER SURVEYS & OTHER VALUATIONS Our RICS Qualified Chartered Surveyors have in-depth experience of reporting on all types of residential property throughout the region. Phone 01302 755805 for further information. MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ELR .