An exceptional Grade II listed four bedroomed residence dating back to 1432, beautifully positioned in the heart of Tideswell with two very successful holiday cottages, a separate hayloft with garage and magnificent garden enjoying views of the village. Offered to the market with no onward chain.

Summary - An exceptional Grade II listed four bedroomed residence beautifully positioned in the heart of Tideswell, with two very successful holiday cottages, a separate hayloft with garage beneath and magnificent garden with views of the village. Centred around a pretty courtyard, Markeygate House is said to be the oldest dwelling in Tideswell dating back to 1432 and listed by English Heritage. The beautiful accommodation is arranged over two floors and retains many original features alongside high-quality modern fixtures and fittings. Two holiday cottages Markeygate Barn (sleeps 4) and Markeygate Cottage (sleeps 4) are set within the property curtilage with excellent occupancy rates and both generating good income. A stunning landscaped tiered garden beautifully compliments the home with panoramic views across the village, with lawn and impressive patio terraces.

Markeygate House - Grade II listed Markeygate House is said to be the oldest dwelling in Tideswell, built in 1432. Once an ale house, it also has a long history as family butchers. The property has retained many of the original features including a studded front door surviving from the 1500s.

A stable door opens to entrance hall with quarry tile flooring and access to a boot room, utility cupboard with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, cloakroom with w/c and wash basin. A door opens to the sitting room with two side-facing windows providing excellent natural light and solid oak flooring that runs throughout the ground floor. A particular feature of the sitting room is the original fireplace with wood burning stove.

A solid oak latched door opens to the dining kitchen with a range of Shaker style units surmounted by quartz worktops incorporating an oven with stylish four burner induction hob and extractor over, integrated microwave/steam oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. At the heart of the kitchen is a peninsular unit with breakfast bar and a Rayburn which supplements the heating and hot water. A sink and drainer is set beneath a rear facing window overlooking the courtyard.

From the kitchen an opening leads to a generous formal dining room packed with original features including marble window sill, original meat hooks and lovely village aspect. The principal reception room is a double aspect room with an inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove, original stone mullioned windows and access to the original porch and original front door.

A solid wood staircase rises to the first-floor landing with impressive panelling and exposed cruck beam. The master bedroom is a front facing double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and pleasant aspect across the heart of the village. The en-suite shower room comprises a low flush w/c, shower enclosure and wall mounted wash basin. Two further double bedrooms enjoy front facing aspects, the larger of the two has a stunning original cast iron fireplace. Bedroom four is ideal for a teenager with desk space, a mezzanine level with double bed and fitted storage. A family bathroom completes the accommodation featuring a roll top free standing bath, low flush w/c, shower enclosure, wash basin and chrome heated towel rail.

Accessed off the courtyard double doors lead to a generous store room with fitted storage and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Also approached from the central courtyard stone steps lead to a versatile office space or games room with solid wood flooring and cloakroom/wc. Three large windows and two Velux provide excellent natural light and the office benefits from a separate phone line/broadband connection.

Garage And Hayloft - Approached off Church Street a driveway provides access to a stone-built garage with Hayloft over. The garage features an electrically operated 'up and over door' with excellent storage space to the side. The garage also houses a gas boiler for sole use by the Hayloft. Stone steps lead to both sides of the building providing access to the Hayloft. A stable door opens to the living space, with solid oak flooring running throughout, a dining area and double French doors opening to a private courtyard. A kitchen area comprises solid oak worktops sink with extensive shelving and fitted overhead oak fronted storage. High ceilings and window lights provide good natural light. A latched door opens to a shower room featuring low flush wc, shower enclosure and wash basin. A ladder provides access to a mezzanine area with double bed ideal for occasional use. This lovely space is well-suited to further rental accommodation or ancillary accommodation to the main house.

Markeygate Cottage - A two double bedroomed stone-built holiday let accessed off the courtyard.
A stable door opens to the principle living area with a family dining table and seating area. The room features two front facing windows and fireplace with wood burning stove. An opening leads to the kitchen, featuring a range of kitchen units surmounted by roll edge worktops, incorporating oven, microwave and four burner hob with extractor over. The kitchen also features undercounter fridge freezer and stainless-steel sink and drainer.

Stairs rise to first-floor landing with rear facing Velux window. The master bedroom is a generous double bedroom with dressing area and pleasant outlook across the courtyard. Bedroom two is a small double bedroom currently utilised as a twin with fitted wardrobe. The family shower room comprises a white suite with low flush wc, counter top wash basin, shower enclosure with electric shower and chrome heated towel rail.

Markeygate Barn - A further two bedroomed stone-built holiday cottage with impressive first floor sitting room and spacious ground-floor dining kitchen. A stable door opens to a spacious dining kitchen with two front-facing windows overlooking the courtyard and space for a family sized table and chairs. The kitchen comprises of Shaker style kitchen units surmounted by worktops incorporating oven, four burner hob with extractor over, stainless steel sink and drainer and space for a standalone washing machine or dishwasher and undercounter fridge. Accessed off the dining kitchen is a large ground floor en-suite double bedroom featuring original fireplace, two front facing windows and underfloor heating. The en-suite features a low flush wc, wall mounted wash basin and shower enclosure.

From the dining kitchen stairs rise to a living space with a gas 'wood burning style' stove, window overlooking the courtyard and two Velux windows. An inner hallway with storage cupboard provides access to a further double bedroom overlooking the central courtyard. This bedroom is served by a further family bathroom with a white suite, featuring a bath with shower over, a low flush wc and a wall mounted wash basin with storage beneath.

Outside - Markeygate House and the two holiday cottages are centred around a stunning York stone flagged courtyard accessed via impressive bespoke wooden gates from the driveway. Stone steps adjoining the Hayloft provide access to a wonderful five-tiered landscaped garden featuring two stone flagged patio terraces, level lawn with reclaimed railway sleeper beds, impressive dining terrace and decked terrace. From the garden there are magnificent views across the picturesque village of Tideswell and its famous Cathedral in the Peak. At the top of the garden is a small vegetable patch, large decking area and timber shed.