2 bedroom detached house for sale

Occupying a peaceful location in the heart of the village of Holloway is this unique property, a characterful conversion of a former Methodist chapel, steeped in history and charm. Bearing a date stone of 1852, it was built by Florence Nightingale's father and gifted to the village; his famous daughter's signature appears on the deeds. The detached stone building has been a private residence for a number of years now and the home boasts exquisite features such as exposed stonework, arched windows, and beamed ceilings. The ground floor offers generous split level open-plan living with a good sized dining kitchen and a spacious and comfortable lounge area with a log burning stove. The main bathroom is also on the ground floor. A mezzanine level provides a perfect space for a study or reading nook from where there are stairs to the two spacious double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room, and a generous dressing room/third bedroom. The first floor rooms are double glazed with Velux skylight windows which also allow fantastic far reaching views. Externally is a driveway providing off road parking for at least two vehicles, a stone built store to the rear and a very private and low maintenance garden with a raised seating area enjoying a fabulous outlook. Viewing Highly Recommended!

Location - Holloway is a pretty and popular village within the Amber Valley, a short distance from The Peak District National Park and there are fantastic scenic walks from the doorstep. The local pub is the Jug & Glass in the neighbouring village of Lea. Also just over the hill is Lea Gardens, a beautiful Rhododendron gardens with an excellent cafe. Dethick, Lea & Holloway are a thriving community, organising many events throughout the year and the local primary school is highly rated. There is an excellent butchers shop within the village and nearby Crich offers more general shopping, a bakery, cafe and pubs. There is easy road access from Holloway to other towns in the area such as Wirksworth, Matlock and Belper, with Derby a little further afield and there are railway stations at Whatstandwell and Cromford with links to main line services at Derby.

Ground Floor - The ground floor living space is particularly impressive with its high ceilings, exposed stone walls and large arched windows. The central stairway provides part division but it is kept open plan and incorporates kitchen, dining and sitting areas.

Dining Area - 3.80m x 2.86m (12'5" x 9'4") - Accessed from the side of the property via a hardwood door is the dining area. With quarry tiled flooring, painted ceiling timbers and a stunning feature stone mullioned arched window to the side which allows plenty of natural light into the room. There is ample space for a good sized table and chairs. To the rear of the room a door opens to a built-in utility cupboard which has space and plumbing for a wash machine and also houses the gas fired boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Kitchen Area - 3.79m x 2.55m (12'5" x 8'4") - Fitted with a range of units constructed from stone and having handmade wooden door fronts, tiled work surfaces and an inset porcelain sink with brass pillar taps. Within one of the cupboards is a fridge and there is space for a freestanding cooker. There are also wall mounted storage cupboards and open shelving. Above the sink is an arched window providing views towards open countryside. 

From the kitchen is a step down into the

Lounge Area - 6.36m x 4.45m (20'10" x 14'7" ) - A spacious yet cosy sitting area. With arched windows to three aspects, the room enjoys plenty of natural light. The fireplace creates a pleasant focal point and this houses a cast iron solid fuel stove upon a raised hearth. To the left of the chimney breast is a built-in television cabinet with shelving unit.
To the side aspect are double doors with glazed panels and a decorative fan light above which open to the patio garden. Original chapel doors also allow access from the front of the property.

Bathroom - 2.60m x 1.57m (8'6" x 5'1") - This fully tiled bathroom is fitted with a period style three piece suite comprising high level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with brass taps and a cast iron roll top bath with gold effect feet and antique 'barrel' style taps. The room has a gothic arched stained glass borrowed light window and there is a ladder style towel radiator, extractor fan and a range of built-in storage.

First Floor - In the centre of the ground floor is a staircase with decorative wrought iron balustrades which leads up to the

Mezzanine Level - 2.70m x 1.93m (8'10" x 6'3") - With a rear aspect Velux window and exposed stonewall with feature gothic arched niche, this area would make a delightful reading space or could be utilised as a study area. To each side are timber doors with thumb latches opening to stairs which lead up to the bedrooms.

Bedroom One - 4.07m x 2.76m (13'4" x 9'0") - Built into the shape of the roof and having a pair of front aspect Velux windows flooding the room with light and enjoying delightful far reaching views over the open countryside and wooded hills that surround the village. The room has painted ceiling timbers and a feature exposed stone gable end wall. To one side is a batten door with thumb latch opening to the

Ensuite Shower Room - 2.28m x 1.98m (7'5" x 6'5") - Having a tiled shower cubicle with an Aquatronic electric shower, a low flush WC and a wash hand basin with tiled splashback and mixer tap set within a vanity unit. There is a rear aspect Velux roof light and the room extends to the lower eaves.

Dressing Room - 3.95m x 2.70m (12'11" x 8'10") - Accessed from bedroom one is this dressing room/storage area. Having a pair of front aspect Velux windows it is open to the apex of the roof and has painted timbers. This room would make an ideal study and possibly a third bedroom if not required as a walk-in wardrobe. There is a glass insert in the floor which can be walked upon and is designed to let more natural light through into the ground floor.

Bedroom Two - 3.95m x 2.70m (12'11" x 8'10") - Accessed from the opposite side of the mezzanine level is this second double bedroom with exposed ceiling timbers and two Velux windows to the front aspect providing the same excellent outlook as from bedroom one.
A door opens to a

Dressing Room - 2.41m x 1.85m (7'10" x 6'0" ) - This dressing room or useful storage space has a Velux window to the rear aspect.

Outside - To the side of the property is a driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles parked in tandem. From here is access to the entrance door and also to the rear of the property where there is a stone store (measuring 2.59m x 1.90m)
To the opposite side of the building is a delightful and fully enclosed courtyard garden which offers an excellent degree of privacy. This includes a raised gravelled area which creates the perfect spot in which to sit and enjoy the tranquility and superb outlook.
To the front of the chapel is a modest foregarden enclosed by low stone walling and having a central gate opening to steps leading to the front entrance door. This also provides most pleasant seating area.

Council Tax Information - We are informed by Amber Valley Borough Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band C which is currently £1948 per annum.

Directional Notes - From our office in Wirksworth Market Place travel in the direction of Cromford and at the traffic lights at the bottom of the hill turn right onto the A6 and then immediately left, passing Arkwright's Mill on the left hand side and then over the bridge leading onto Lea Rd. Continue along this road for 2.5 miles and eventually you will enter the village of Holloway. At the brow of the hill, turn left into The Hollow and immediately left again into Chapel Lane. The property can be found at the end of the lane on the right hand side.