* Freehold
We are delighted to offer this stunning, stone built, detached cottage which
is located in the heart of this sought after village of Hognaston, close to
Carsington Reservoir and within easy reach of the towns of Ashbourne and
Wirksworth. This home has been extended and sensitively upgraded by the
current owner to provide all of your modern comforts whilst retaining a wealth
of character and original features. The accommodation comprises; sitting room,
dining kitchen, two bedrooms, both having en ensuite shower/bathroom. Outside
there are gardens to front and rear, the latter enjoying a south - westerly
aspect. Viewing Highly Recommended, Virtual Tour Available.
**The Location**
Hognaston is set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, with
delightful surrounding countryside, just 15 minutes walk from Carsington
reservoir with its water sports, sailing club, fishing, walks, cycle paths and
bridleways. Set back from the main roads Hognaston is quiet yet offers easy
road access to Wirksworth (4 miles), Ashbourne (5 miles), Matlock (6 miles),
City of Derby (12 miles) and being centrally based in the Midlands is an ideal
base for commuting. The village boasts a local public house, The Red Lion, a
traditional seventeenth century, family - run inn, village hall and St
Bartholomew's, a historic, Norman - built parish church. It is a great place to
live with a friendly, active community with weekly events such as boules, book
club, yoga, garden club etc. For children there are excellent primary schools
nearby, a village playground and the property is within the Queen Elizabeth
Grammar School Catchment area.
**Ground Floor**
The property is accessed via the pathway which leads through the front garden
and ends up at the delightful solid oak front door which opens into the
**Sitting Room (4. 86 x 4. 85 (15'11" x 15'10"))**
A warm and inviting room with stone tiled flooring and windows to front and
side aspects. There are exposed ceiling timbers, a solid oak post, matching
wall lights, corner cupboard with display shelf, TV and satellite connections.
There is an open fireplace with stone lintel and slate hearth which houses the
multi - fuel stove, a pleasing focal point. There is also a built - in cabinet
with display shelving and useful understairs storage. Steps and then an
original latched door lead into the
**Dining Kitchen (4. 06 x 3. 09 (13'3" x 10'1"))**
Forming the extension which has been added on by the current owner, we have a
ceramic tiled flooring and a modern range of wall, base and soft closing
drawer units with solid oak worktop over and inset acrylic sink with mixer
tap. Brushed chrome sockets and switches. Integrated appliances include;
dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, double oven and grill, ceramic hob
with extractor unit over. There are exposed ceiling timbers, over - door display
shelving, under cupboard lighting and a bank of glazed panels with matching
doors which overlook and open out onto the garden. There is ample space for a
dining table and chairs here.
**First Floor**
The staircase rises from the sitting room passing a feature recess in the side
wall and arrives at the first floor where we enter
**Bedroom One (4. 61 x 4. 4 max (15'1" x 14'5" max))**
With a stripped and waxed pine flooring, this is a good size principal bedroom
well lit by the two double glazed windows to the front aspect and the leaded,
stone mullioned window to the side aspect. There are fitted wardrobes with
hanging rail and shelf over. The ceiling hatch gives access to the loft which
is boarded and has electric light. A latched door gives access to the
**Ensuite Shower Room (1. 95 x 1. 86 (6'4" x 6'1"))**
With stripped and waxed pine flooring, a feature former window opening with
recessed shelving and a modern suite comprising of a low flush WC, pedestal
sink and shower enclosure. The corner cupboard houses the hot water cylinder.
Heated towel rail.
**Bedroom Two (3. 33 x 2. 51 (10'11" x 8'2"))**
With a painted pine flooring, inset spotlights and a uPVC double glazed window
to the rear aspect, overlooking the rear garden and offering quite superb far -
reaching views. There is recessed shelving and a latched door that leads
through to the
**Ensuite Bathroom (3. 44 x 1. 44 (11'3" x 4'8"))**
With a painted wooden flooring and a traditional three piece suite comprising
of a a claw foot, double ended bath with hand - held shower attachments over,
pedestal sink and low flush WC. There is a shaver point, shelving with
recessed uplighters, a heated towel rail and an obscure glass uPVC double
glazed window to the rear aspect.
**Outside**
To the front of the property there is a well stocked foregarden with a range
of mature plants and trees. There is a timber log store and location for
refuse bins. Consideration could be given here to creating off road parking
(subject to planning) however the current owner has always been able to park
right outside her home without issue. Immediately to the rear of the kitchen,
steps with ornate balustrade lead up to the cottage garden which has a wealth
of plants and trees within its borders. There is a paved seating area, ideal
for warm weather dining and for enjoying this lovely, south - westerly aspect.
External power socket and water tap. A side access door gives shared access
down the side pathway and around to the front of the home.
**Directional Notes**
From Wirksworth Market place drive up West End and after approximately 1 mile
turn left onto the B5035 towards Carsington and Ashbourne. After 3 miles take
a left turn into Stone Pit Lane as signposted for Hognaston. Proceed into the
village of Hognaston and continue down the hill until you see The Red Lion
public house on the left. Yew Tree Cottage will be found on the right hand
side as identified by our For Sale board.
**Council Tax Information**
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls
within Council Tax Band D which is currently £2042 per annum.

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