Quarry Lane, Alton, Chesterfield, S42

STUNNING RURAL LOCATION - THREE BED EXTENDED COTTAGE - GARDEN ABUTTING PROTECTED WILDLIFE AREA - ONE OF TWO COTTAGES BEING SOLD

Welcome to Quarry Lane, Alton, Chesterfield - a charming cottage that exudes character whilst having features to suit 21st Century living. This delightful property boasts two reception rooms, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your loved ones, and a modern kitchen. With three cosy bedrooms, and a 5-piece family bathroom, there's ample space for the whole family to unwind and make this house a home.

Located in a serene neighbourhood, this cottage offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With fabulous views, many beautiful walks on its doorstep and being ideally located to explore the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Foxglove Cottage & Columbine Cottage

Our clients have been long term owners of both of these cottages. It appears possible that the two properties could be knocked through to form one larger property, but expert advice should be sought if this is a consideration.

General

Oil central heating (Worcester Bosch Greenstar boiler fitted in January 2024 - 5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee)Wooden framed sealed unit double glazed windowsGross internal floor area - 99.6 sq.m./1072 sq.ft.Council Tax Band - D (when last assessed - has been under Business Rates)Tenure - FreeholdPrimary School Catchment Area - Ashover Primary SchoolSecondary School Catchment Area - Tupton Hall School

On the Ground Floor

A wooden framed and double glazed door opens into the ...

Kitchen

Being part tiled and fitted with a range of modern cream wall, drawer and base units with complementary work surface over.Inset single drainer sink with mixer tap.Integrated appliances to include a slimline dishwasher, electric oven and 4-ring hob with glass splashback and extractor hood over.Space and plumbing is provided for a washing machine, and there is also space for a fridge/freezer.Tiled floor, downlighting and pendant lighting.An open balustrade staircase rises to the First Floor accommodation.

Dining Room

A good sized reception room fitted with engineered oak flooring. A door from here gives access to steps which descend down into the cellar.A further door gives access into the living room.

Cellar

A good sized cellar having light, power and also housing the oil fired boiler.

Living Room

A spacious dual aspect reception room, fitted with engineered oak flooring and having a feature fireplace with an electric stove sat on a stone hearth.There is a corner brick plinth with wood top to one side suitable for TV standing.A wooden framed and glazed door opens onto the garden.

On the First Floor

Landing

With two loft access hatches.

Bedroom One

A good sized front facing double bedroom having a walk-in over stair wardrobe.

Bedroom Two

A rear facing double/twin bedroom having a built-in double cupboard.

Bedroom Three

A dual aspect double/twin bedroom.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with a 5-piece white suite comprising a panelled bath with tiled splashback, fully tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower, 'his' and 'her' wash hand basins set in a worktop with tiled splashback and storage below, and a low flush WC.Built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.Tiled floor and downlighting.

Outside

In the centre of Alton there is an unadopted gravel lane leading up to the property. This lane turns into a public footpath over open fields after the cottages. On the right hand side a wedge of land is included within the sale. This land will be divided between Columbine Cottage and Foxglove Cottage and will provide Columbine Cottage with off street parking for at least one vehicle. There is potential to extend this to three or more spaces.The lane continues up to Columbine Cottage which has a shared access path to the front and which leads to steps up to a pleasant garden with a lawn and flower beds.At the end of the garden there is a patio which abuts a protected wildlife reserve which is owned by a charity.