13 West End

Wirksworth, Derbyshire
3 Bedrooms
Offers Around
£235,000

This fine house spans two ages with the rear overlooking the courtyard being constructed in 1615 and the front with views towards the old town and distant hills has a lead rainwater hopper dating it to 1830. The property has a fine brick facade and a random stone rear elevation beneath part clay tiled and part slate roof. It consists of three floors rising above a cellar and it retains throughout many interesting original features that contribute towards a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The sale also includes a large, original, two storey outbuilding which itself, leads on to two well maintained gardens and further distant views over the hills. There is no chain involved with the offer for sale of this property.


Wirksworth is a small, ancient and unspoilt Market Town within two miles of the Peak District, close to the sporting activities associated with Carsington Water and with easy access to the High Peak Trail.

The market towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock, Chesterfield and Belper are all at commuting distance and, within a short car trip, can be found Chatsworth House as well as the fine, nationally known, Elizabethan manor house of Haddon Hall. The town has considerable history which lead to the Wirksworth Project being started in 1978 and culminated in the Europa Nostra award in 1983 for Architectural Regeneration.

There is a fascinating insight to the history of this house within the deeds to this property which was previously known as The Three Tuns public house, and has references to the Arkuright family.

This property is readily identifiable by the high quality of the brickwork to the front elevation and the substantial stone carving representing The Pelican in Her Piety which is included in the sale.

The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors and will admirably suit those who require a distinctive and highly desirable property.


Ground Floor
Entrance through a stout front door in Pillar Box red and Gothic paned upper light set within a substantial stone surround.The original bell pull is in place and in regular use.

The house has a brick façade with stone rear elevation all set beneath a part clay tiled and part Welsh slate roof

Entrance Hallway
With a range of cloak hooks to the right, an arched alcove, the brass bell, an original gas light fitting and carpeted over flag stone floor. There is a staircase leading to the first floor with original pitch pine handrail. A six panelled door with embossed finger plate and original; rimlock opens into the DINING ROOM.

Dining Room 3.48m(11'5'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
High ceiling with coving and attractive papered walls. There is a double hung sash window; simply decorated Hoptonwood fossil marble fire surround with cast iron grate and small burgundy tiles; recessed cupboards and floor to ceiling bookshelves; the carpet presently covers a solid oak narrow strip floor.

Sitting Room 3.53m(11'7'') x 3.71m(12'2'')
A low ceilinged room with a solid oak floor which is laid over the original stone flags. The focal point is a substantial stone fireplace faced with pitch pine board surround and mantel shelf. The large raised dog grate is in regular use and is flanked by full height bookshelving. The walls are papered up to the wooden chair rail and simply painted beyond to reflect the considerable age of this room. The ceiling contains a substantial and original wooden beam. The well proportioned cast iron window has centre opening light, some original bullion panes and fully working pitch pine shutters. A matching door to the right reveals a deep cupboard which is believed to be a former window opening itself. The room has two pairs of ornate brass wall lights.

Lobby
An unusual pitch pine door with three glass panes opens into a LOBBY. To one side is the pantry which is substantially shelved and has the original stone thrawl, ceiling mounted meat hooks and red quarry tiled floor.

Cellar 4.42m(14'6'') x 2.59m(8'6'')
Opposite the pantry is a door opening to a flight of stone steps leading to the Cellar which has recently been damp-proofed and decorated.

Breakfast Kitchen 3.76m(12'4'') x 2.97m(9'9'')
Beyond is a single stone step and entrance to the breakfast kitchen. There is the original stone flag floor which comprises a later Victorian coloured and decorative tiled feature. The door to the rear entrance is battened and ledged with original wooden lock and iron key in working order. Adjacent is a small-paned sash window with shutters and the original gritstone kitchen fire surround which has been fitted with shelving behind pitch pine doors. To the right the original oven space has also been fitted with shelving behind matching doors.

Landing
The staircase from the front door opens on to the first floor LANDING which has a small but deep set window overlooking a cobbled courtyard and private gardens. To the right is a pair of pitch pine doors to a shallow storage area and above the stairs is another cupboard. Beyond the top of the stairs is a further small flight of steps which lead to a Separate WC

Separate Wc
Accommodating a high flush WC with plumbing concealed behind pine panelling and tiled wainscoting. Behind the blinds is a sash window which opens onto the courtyard.

Bathroom 3.45m(11'4'') x 2.90m(9'6'')
Also from the landing, through the white four panelled door, one enters the BATHROOM having a large sash window set above a deep window sill. The white suite comprises a bath with wood panelled surround, wall tiling, electric shower and close coupled WC with an old pine seat and cover. There is a handsome Edwardian pedestal wash hand basin, a medicine cupboard built into the deep wall and a most attractive corner angled decorative airing cupboard with shelving and lagged immersion heater. The ceiling has a triple spot light fitting and an original and particularly interesting substantial wooden beam.

Master Bedroom 2.92m(9'7'') x 4.34m(14'3'')
Outside the bathroom there is a mezzanine landing which leads to the master bedroom. A large sash window on to the Market Place with views over distant rooftops towards Barrel Edge. Most attractive wallpapering, picture rail, original pitch pine storage cupboards to the left of the chimney breast and full height book shelving to the right. This room has a telephone point and the original gas lamp fitting is evident ,as are several others around the house.

Mezzanine Landing
From the mezzanine a staircase curves round to a high ceilinged landing and another gas light fitting on the right hand wall. There is access to the insulated loft space from here.

Bedroom 2 3.56m(11'8'') x 3.02m(9'11'')
A high ceilinged room with a borrowed light over the door and a fine roof aspect through the large window. The open fire has a decorative moulded cast iron setting with a pine surround and mantel.

Bedroom 3 5.08m(16'8'') x 2.97m(9'9'')
BEDROOM 3 is a room with a low ceiling, fine views from a low sash window, fitted shelves and a Hoptonwood marble fire surround containing a raised iron grate which is still in use. This room is currently in use as an office space.

Outside
The property includes a cobbled and stone flagged courtyard and a stone outbuilding 15'4 x 11'9(4.57m x 3.59m).This former stable is a two storey building with the original hay racks and troughs sill in place and lending itself to a variety of uses subject to planning and installation of services. There is a single window in the loft with skylights and fireplace. To the side of the stable is a cobbled and flagged path leading to two separate areas of garden south facing surrounded by high stone walls. There are colourful raised borders throughout and a raised area up a small flight of steps which reveal spectacular views over the Ecclesbourne valley.

Directional Notes
From our Wirksworth office turn right onto West End and the property will be found the left hand side clearly identified by our distinctive For Sale sign.

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