Property Description

This charming Grade II listed, two bedroomed end-terraced cottage is located in the heart of the popular and sought after village of Cromford. The home is arranged over three floors and although it requires a programme of refurbishment, it poses a fantastic investment opportunity. With a wealth of character, the property has single glazed sash windows throughout and gas fired central heating. The accommodation briefly comprises of kitchen, living room, bathroom and two bedrooms, along with a retail space with storage room/office and separate WC below. Outside there is a rear yard which has space for a small garden bistro set if desired. No upward chain. Location The village of Cromford, a World Heritage Site, was originally developed by Sir Richard Arkwright and is one of the best preserved factory communities of the early Industrial Revolution. Much of the village has been made an Outstanding Conservation Area and many of the buildings have been listed. There are many local amenities which include a primary school, post office, cafes/restaurants, public houses, a stunning church, village hall and the nationally renowned Scarthin Books. Matlock is located 3 miles to the north and Wirksworth 2 miles to the south, both of these towns offering a wider range of amenities including shops, schools, leisure and health facilities. It is within easy reach of the Peak District National Park and approximately six miles away is Carsington Water with its water sports and leisure facilities. The nearby A6 provides swift onward travel to both the north and south and Cromford has its own railway station allowing easy access to Derby and London St Pancras.

36 Market Place

Located in the heart of Cromford village, no.36 can be found next door to The Greyhound Hotel, Bar and Restaurant. Previously Mystical Crystals, the front entrance door provides access into the:

Retail Area / Shop - 3.79m x 3.95m

With a sizeable front aspect bay window, which supplies this room with lots of natural light and a stone feature fireplace with inset shelving. A rear aspect wooden door opens into the:

Store Room / Office - 2.66m x 1.75m (8ft 8 x 5ft 8)

The ideal space for storage or an office with a front aspect circular feature window, fitted shelving and what would have been the original fireplace. One door opens to a handy under-stairs storage cupboard and a bi-fold door opens into the:

Wc - 2.05m x 0.99m (6ft 8 x 3ft 2)

With a rear aspect window and fitted with a low level flush WC and wall hung wash hand basin.

36A Market Place

To the left hand side of the shop (36 Market Place), a pink wooden gate opens to a side alley way, which in turn provides access to 36A Market Place, the three storey cottage. A side aspect part glazed door opens into the:

Kitchen - 2.24m x 2.63m (7ft 4 x 8ft 7)

With a side aspect window and Velux roof light, this room has vinyl flooring and is fitted with wood effect wall, base and drawer units with a granite effect work top over. There is a stainless steel sink and a free-standing electric oven with glass splashback behind, under-counter space for a free-standing automatic washing machine and fridge freezer, both of which are currently in situ. The Worcester combi boiler is also located here. A sliding door opens into the hallway, where stairs rise to the:

First Floor

A small landing space where wooden latched doors open to both the living room and the bathroom. A second flight of stairs rise from here to the second floor.

Living Room - 4.10m x 3.98m (13ft 5 x 13ft)

A spacious room with a front aspect sash window, inset shelving and a feature fireplace with electric fire and marble hearth.

Bathroom - 1.73m x 2.21m (5ft 8 x 7ft 3)

A part tiled room with wooden panelling and a rear aspect window which has lovely views over Cromford pond. Fitted with an olive green suite consisting of panelled bathtub, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush WC. There is also a handy airing cupboard.

Second Floor

Stairs rise from the first floor landing, to the second, where wooden latched doors open to both bedrooms.

Bedroom One - 3.95m x 3.98m (12ft 11 x 13ft)

A spacious double bedroom with a front aspect sash window with views over Cromford market place.

Bedroom Two - 2.87m x 2.31m (9ft 4 x 7ft 6)

An L-shaped single bedroom with fitted shelving and a rear aspect sash window which overlooks Cromford pond.

Outside and Parking

Outside there is a rear yard which has space for a small garden bistro set if desired as well as an outbuilding which has a low level flush WC. Parking can be found on Cromford Market Place, right in front of the property. Please note this is on a first come, first served basis.

Note

Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Building Construction

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed).

Conservation Area

We have been made aware this property is in the Cromford conservation area. Prospective buyers are advised to make all necessary independent enquiries prior to bidding, as any bid made will be binding.

Flood Risk

Rivers and Seas - High. Surface Water - Very low.

Broadband (estimated speeds)

Standard 9 mbps and Superfast 74 mbps show as available in this location

Mobile Signal

O2 and Three show as available in this location.

Satellite and Cable TV Availability

Sky and BT show as available in this location.

Draft Sales Details

These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.

Tenure

Freehold

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