Grant’s of Derbyshire are delighted to offer For Sale, this delightful stone built cottage, located just off the centre of this most popular village of Crich and dating back, in parts, to the early 17th century. There is a wealth of character and original features on show here, including a part exposed cruck beam and a “Squint Hole”, a first for our agency! The home does benefit from gas central heating and double glazing but does require a sensitive programme of refurbishment throughout. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, dining kitchen, utility, ground floor WC, a snug, office area and living room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, a good sized landing area and a family bathroom. Outside, there is a larger than average mature garden plot, notably in three sections. There is also a most useful two storey, stone-built outbuilding which offers a number of potential uses. Viewing Highly Recommended. Virtual Tour Available.
Entering the property from the front, a part glazed uPVC double glazed door opens into the
4' 9" x 4' 2" (1.44m x 1.28m)
Entering the oldest part of the home, there is a feature exposed stone wall with "Squint Hole" and the original Cruck beam is part exposed here. The door on the left leads into the
13' 7" x 14' 2" (4.15m x 4.33m)
A cosy, light and airy room with uPVC double glazed windows to front and rear aspects. There is a stone built fireplace with an ornate, cast iron stove inset on a quarry tiled hearth. The staircase leads up to the first floor and the next door along leads into the
5' 11" x 12' 0" (1.80m x 3.65m)
This part of the home was added in the 70's and this area is ideal for a home office or study area. There is a feature stained glass window to the living room and a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Steps lead up to the
18' 10" x 14' 4" (5.73m x 4.36m)
Entered via the multi-paned door, this larger than average reception room is bathed in natural light from the windows to rear and side aspects. A multi-paned door leads out to the rear garden and built-in shelving to one wall provides good storage for books etc. A deep, open fireplace with slate-effect tiles has been fitted with a cast iron, multi-fuel stove, a pleasing focal point. Back in the entrance porch, the door on the right leads into the
22' 1" x 11' 1" (6.74m x 3.37m)
Affectionately, this is the heart of this most loved family home, with exposed ceiling timbers, a feature inglenook, and a stone fireplace with a multi-fuel stove set on a tiled hearth. There is a substantial, ceiling height, corner cupboard, ideal for the storage of crockery etc. A door to the side opens to the utility room and a large opening leads through to the kitchen area
6' 3" x 7' 0" (1.91m x 2.14m)
With a tiled flooring and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier also. The stop cock is located here also. A split stable-style uPVC double glazed door leads out to the rear garden and an internal door opens to reveal the
3' 7" x 7' 1" (1.08m x 2.15m)
With a white suite comprising of a pedestal sink and a low flush WC. There is a small uPVC double glazed window and a chrome heated towel rail.
On arrival at the first floor landing which is well lit by the uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, a second set of stairs leads up to the top landing where a multi-paned door opens into
12' 11" x 13' 6" (3.94m x 4.12m)
A double bedroom with sloping ceiling to the rear aspect where a uPVC double glazed window overlooks the rear garden.
7' 1" x 6' 4" (2.15m x 1.92m)
A single bedroom with rear aspect uPVC double glazed window.
10' 0" x 7' 8" (3.04m x 2.33m)
With a four piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with thermostatic shower fitting over, a bidet, low flush WC and a pedestal sink. The large built-in airing cupboard has slatted shelving for linen etc.
14' 1" x 10' 7" (4.29m x 3.23m)
Another double bedroom with front aspect uPVC double glazed window.
19' 9" x 15' 10" (6.02m x 4.82m)
Of stone construction and entered by wooden double doors, this is a great space. Power and light is laid on. To the side of the garage, stone steps lead up to the
18' 7" x 16' 2" (5.66m x 4.92m)
Whilst this room does require a scheme of repair and improvement, it offers a number of potential uses.
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band E which is currently £2809 per annum. The annual Council Tax charge has been supplied in good faith by the property owner and is for the tax year 2026/2027. It will likely be reviewed and changed by the Local Authority the following tax year and will be subject to an increase after the end of March.
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