Chapel Lane, Kniveton

High Croft on Chapel Lane, Kniveton, is a five/six bedroom detached dormer bungalow that has been extensively extended and thoughtfully renovated by the current owners. This property offers a versatile layout, perfect for families seeking additional space or extended families in need of ground floor bedrooms. The home boasts stunning elevated rooftop views across Kniveton Village, providing a picturesque backdrop. Set within a generous plot of 0.9 acre, High Croft combines modern living with ample outdoor space, making it ideal for those looking to embrace a countryside lifestyle. The property also has the benefit of solar panels and a storage battery, reducing energy bills. Located in the heart of the popular village of Kniveton, this property is just a short walk from a well-regarded local pub and scenic countryside walks. Its proximity to Carsington Water offers further opportunities for outdoor activities. The village also benefits from a primary school, making it a great choice for families. With swift access to the nearby towns of Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Matlock, and Belper, High Croft offers both the tranquillity of village life and the convenience of nearby amenities. This home is a rare find, offering a blend of space, village location and breathtaking views.

Entering through the composite door into the reception hallway, there is a staircase to the first floor and doors off to the open plan lounge diner, bathroom, study, bedroom and kitchen. The open plan living and dining room offers oak flooring and plenty of natural light through windows on three sides, each with stone window sills. These windows provide a lovely elevated view of the surrounding countryside. A Rais log burner serves as the central feature of the room, adding warmth and character. The kitchen offers practical preparation surfaces featuring an inset composite sink with a chrome mixer tap and adjacent drainer, all complemented by matching upstands. It is well-equipped with a range of cupboards and drawers, an integrated dishwasher, and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. There is a freestanding Rangemaster Professional+ electric oven, complete with a six-ring electric hob and extractor fan. Additional storage is provided by useful pantry cupboards. Adjacent to the kitchen, the utility area mirrors the kitchen’s design with matching preparation surfaces, cupboards, and drawers, as well as an integrated washing machine and space for a freestanding freezer. Off the kitchen is a rear porch which features a guest cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin, and a door leading outside.

There is a spacious double bedroom with dual aspect windows, offering plenty of natural light. This bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom, which features a tiled floor and a modern white suite. The ensuite includes a wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap, set atop vanity base cupboard for added storage, a low-level WC and a double shower unit with a rainfall shower head. Additional features include a ladder-style heated towel rail, extractor fan, an electric shaver point and disabled door. Additionally, there is another ground floor double bedroom with dual aspect windows, as well as a versatile study, ideal for working from home or serving as an extra bedroom. Across the hallway, a well-appointed bathroom features tiled flooring and a modern white suite, including a wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap, set atop vanity base cupboards for extra storage. The bathroom also includes a low-level WC, a corner shower unit with a rainfall shower head, a chrome ladder-style heated towel rail and an electric extractor fan.

Moving onto the first floor landing, there are doors off to three further bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom is extremely spacious, with dual aspect to the side and front with stunning elevated roof top views across the village, having useful eaves storage and a dressing area. The two additional bedrooms are both generously sized doubles, with the second bedroom benefiting from convenient storage cupboards and additional eaves storage, all while offering stunning views. The family bathroom is fully tiled and features a white suite that includes a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, a low-level WC and a P-shaped bath with a chrome mixer tap and electric shower, complete with a glass shower screen. The bathroom is finished with a chrome ladder-style heated towel rail, wall light, shaver point and an electric extractor fan.

Undoubtedly one of the main selling features of the property is the large plot of 0.9 acre, which comprises mainly lawned garden to the rear, with planting and vegetable plots to the front. To the side of the plot accessed via steps is a serene wooded area with running stream. The property is accessed via a laid tarmac driveway, providing ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and there is a detached double garage.

To view this property, please contact John German Ashbourne office.

Agents note: There is a covenant appertaining to this property, a copy of the Land Registry Title is available to view upon request.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive & designated parking area with white stones
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Electric
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Cable – See Ofcom link for speed: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Local Authority/Tax Band: Derbyshire Dales District Council / Tax Band E
Useful Websites: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Our Ref: JGA/03102024

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