A stunning 17th century cottage, privately enclosed within grounds approaching ¼ of an acre, sympathetically renovated with retained period features, offering spacious accommodation and an idyllic village setting. Presenting a complementary contrast of original charm and character with a high quality restoration and an almost unbelievable A rated energy efficiency value.

The property is versatile throughout, offering a ground floor self contained bedroom suite, an open plan living kitchen which forms the hub of the home and leads onto landscaped gardens. There are two reception rooms, an additional five bedrooms and a detached one bedroom annex.

The location is stunning, tucked away within a tree lined boundary, positioned on the outskirts of glorious open countryside, scenic walks on he doorstep whilst local services are easily accessible, the property is centrally positioned for major commercial centres and only a short drive from the M1 motorway.

Ground Floor

An entrance door opens into the reception hall, which has a staircase to the first floor and direct access into the utility / Cloaks W.C which presents furniture incorporating a sink unit and a low flush W.C. There is plumbing and space for both an automatic washing machine and a dryer.

The hallway provides an impressive introduction to the home, centrally positioned between two reception rooms to the front of the property.

The lounge which offers generous proportions, has a Bay window to the front aspect, inviting natural light indoors. Retained period features include exposed beams and stonework whilst a stunning Rustic brick fireplace has a timber lintel over, with an inset stone flagged hearth which is home to a gas powered stove.

The dining room is used as a snug offering versatile accommodation and has two Sash windows overlooking the front garden. The room has exposed beams to the ceiling and access is gained through to the living kitchen.

The living kitchen is quite simply exceptional, forms the hub of the home, incorporating a kitchen and dining area, the layout being extremely sociable, the room exposed into the apex of the ceiling displaying a timber truss and feature stonework to one wall. Flooded with natural light from skylight windows and French doors which open directly onto a flagged terrace, encouraging Al-Fresco dining. The kitchen area is presented with a bespoke range of furniture, Dekton work surfaces incorporating a double sink with a mixer tap and an Instant hot tap over. A centrally positioned island has pan drawers beneath and an inset Halogen hob, with down draft extraction unit, the surface displaying concealed LED underlighting, whilst an extended breakfast bar comfortably seats three. A complement of appliances includes twin ovens, a microwave convection oven, with a warming drawer, a steamer and a dishwasher.

The adjoining utility area is home to an American style fridge freezer, whilst full height cupboards to the expanse of one wall open to reveal concealed work surfaces and ensure appliance are hidden from view.

A boot room has access to both front and rear aspects of the property and has an exposed Yorkshire Stone flagged floor and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

A bedroom suite offers private ground floor accommodation, the walk-though dressing room having fitted wardrobes to the expanse of one wall with matching drawer units and a dressing table. The double bedroom has French doors opening onto the rear flagged terrace. En-suite facilities present a low flush W.C, a wash hand basin with vanity drawers beneath and a step-in, wet room style shower with a fixed glass screen. This room has window, a heated towel radiator and complimentary tiling to both the walls and floor.

First Floor

A generous landing has windows set to Stone mullioned surrounds, commanding a pleasant outlook over the rear gardens, whilst exposed beams are on display and a staircase gives access to the second floor.

There are three double bedrooms, all positioned to the front aspect of the home, each with windows set to Stone mullioned surrounds, overlooking the courtyard. One room has an en-suite bathroom presenting a free-standing roll top bath, a low flush W.C, a floating wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and a walk-through shower with a fixed glass screen. The room has Travertine tiling to the walls and floor, two heated towel radiators and two windows set to stone mullioned surrounds, overlooking the rear aspect of the property.

A separate shower room presents a modern suite comprising a step-in shower, a wash hand basin with cupboards beneath and a low flush W.C. The room has complimentary tiling to the walls and floor and a window to the rear.

Second Floor

Off the landing access is gained to a bedroom / study which has a Skylight window to the front aspect of the property. The remaining area of this floor consists of two adjoining rooms with exposed timbers to the ceiling, having Velux Skylight windows to two aspects. The accommodation is split into a bedroom with an adjoining office/dressing room.

Externally

The property offers a delightful, tucked away position, electronically operated wrought Iron gates opening to a pebbled courtyard which provides off road parking for several vehicles. A south facing stone flagged patio overlooks the front aspect of the home. To the rear aspect of the property a stone flagged terrace adjoins the kitchen and steps down to a generous lawned garden, with established tree lined boundaries. A further patio is home to Hot Tub. The garden, in the main is laid to lawn, leading down to the beck whilst established specimen trees complete the setting.

A bespoke garden house has power and lighting, lending itself to a variation of end uses including a home office/hobby room, summer house or gym.

Annex

Situated in the courtyard is a detached annex providing self-contained accommodation incorporating a lounge/bedroom and a beautiful shower room.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Council Tax Band - F. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. The detached annex has mains water, electricity and drainage via a septic tank. The property has solar panels to a south facing roof and enjoys an A energy rating.

Directions

From Sheffield City centre take the A57 Parkway, exit to A6102 south turning onto B6054 White Lane and High Lane to Ridgeway. Turn right onto Main Road and travel through this village onto The Ford. At the bottom of the hill, after the right hand bend the access lane to the property is on the right.

Local Area - S12

Ford, Troway and Ridgeway are charming historical North-East Derbyshire villages, once part of Sherwood Forest and in the former Sitwell Estate and in the beautiful Moss Valley Conservation Area which offers beautiful scenic walks. Ridgeway was once deeply involved in the local industry of Sickle and Scythe manufacturing, like its neighbouring villages.

The area offers a host of local facilities including a primary school, a church, a Methodist chapel, four country inns: The Bridge Inn, The Swan, The Queen's Head and The Phoenix Inn. Plenty of sports facilities: football, tennis, bowls, cricket and fishing. The Old Vicarage restaurant that used to hold a Michelin Star!

Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and Drake House Retail Park are also close by and are served well by excellent public transport links including Sheffield’s Super-Tram at Gleadless Town End and Nearby Halfway.  Meadowhall can be reached within a 15-minute drive and nearby tourist attractions include Rother Valley Country park for water ski, Chatsworth House and Gardens, Bolsover castle and the hugely popular Peak District National Park which offer endless outdoor pursuits and associated picturesque villages.