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Full of character, charm and warmth throughout, Yhelt Cottage is a Grade II listed detached cottage of significant local historical importance and is conveniently located within walking distance of the 1st tee at Buxton High Peak Golf Club and Buxton Town Centre itself with its plethora of independent shops, the Spring Gardens shopping centre, Buxton Opera House and the stunning Pavillion Gardens. The property itself is set in the middle of stunning gardens that surround the property to all sides including large lawns to both the front and rear with a wonderful array of well stocked borders and a pleasant stone paved seating area that runs the width of the property to the rear where you can also enjoy far reaching views over the adjacent countryside. In addition to the main gardens a driveway sweeps down from the front boundary to a garage/workshop to the rear with light and power, plus an additional stone built garden store and a timber framed summerhouse. The main accommodation includes three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate wc to the first floor, whilst to the ground floor an entrance porch opens to a large open plan living and entertaining room (28' x 16') with fireplaces at both ends, a study, a spacious breakfast room with an AGA, the main kitchen and a utility room with wc. Maintained to a good standard throughout the interior of the property is full of original features including oak beams and stone mullion windows throughout and whilst the property is approximately 400 years old the building itself has proven to be relatively low maintenance and we would therefore encourage all prospective buyers to seriously consider viewing this fabulous property.
1600C Cottage
Three Bedrooms
Lounge
Cloakroom/Study
Utility
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom & Separate WC
Landscaped Rear Gardens
Off Road Parking
Garage/Workshop
Three Bedrooms
Lounge
Cloakroom/Study
Utility
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom & Separate WC
Landscaped Rear Gardens
Off Road Parking
Garage/Workshop
GROUND FLOOR | |
Porch | Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows to each side, hard wood oak door to front and accessing the main house, wall light and stone window seat. |
Lounge | 28' x 16' (8.53m x 4.88m). Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows three of which to the front and two to the rear including a rare five mullioned window, timber and glazed door to the rear opening onto stone patio, exposed ceiling beams with four ceiling light points, two gritstone fireplaces adjacent one housing an open fire,, one a log burning stove, three wall mounted radiator, period quarry tiled floor, fitted solid wood bookshelves under stairs, ornate curved oak staircase leading to first floor. An outstanding feature is the beautiful early stained glass window salvaged from a local church in the 19th century. |
Cloakroom/Study | 9' x 6' (2.74m x 1.83m). Single glazed leaded windows to front and side elevations, wall light, tiled floors, exposed ceiling beams, hand carved oak wooden fitted units and shelving and wall mounted radiator. |
Utility | 7'3\" x 6' (2.2m x 1.83m). Single glazed leaded glass window to the rear, exposed ceiling beams, tiled work surface with inset Belfast sink, low level WC and boiler. |
Dining Room | 13' x 11' (3.96m x 3.35m). Single glazed leaded stone mullioned leaded windows to rear elevation, wall light, storage cupboard with light glass display cupboard, quarry tiled floor, gas powered Aga built in to Inglenook fireplace. An oak door leads tot he rear porch/wine store which has doors giving access to the front and rear of the property. |
Kitchen | 9'6\" x 9' (2.9m x 2.74m). Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows to side elevation, exposed ceiling beams and wooden lintel, range of fitted wall and base units with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, tiled splash backs and tiled floor, built in window seat. |
FIRST FLOOR | |
Landing | Single glazed stone mullioned windows to the front elevation overlooking the front garden, wall light and exposed ceiling beams. |
Bedroom Two | 13' x 12'5\" (3.96m x 3.78m). Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows to rear elevation overlooking the landscaped rear garden with window seat, three wall lights, fireplace with marble surround, hand wash basin in vanity unit, loft access and exposed ceiling beams. |
Separate WC | Single glazed leaded window to side elevation, ceiling light point, low level WC and exposed ceiling beams. |
Bathroom | Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows to side elevation, three spotlights, exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted radiator with heated towel rail, basin in vanity unit, bath with shower over, tiled walls, exposed ceiling beams and boiler. |
Bedroom Three | 12'8\" x 9'6\" (3.86m x 2.9m). Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows to the rear elevation overlooking the landscaped garden with window seat, roof window to the rear, fireplace, wall mounted radiator, exposed ceiling beams and two wall lights. |
Bedroom One | 16'6\" x 13'5\" (5.03m x 4.1m). Single glazed leaded stone mullioned windows to side and rear elevations overlooking the garden and the golf course, wall mounted radiator, high ceiling with exposed beams, three wall lights, basin in vanity unit. |
General Note | The leaded stone mullioned windows have been fitted throughout with slate grey, powder coated aluminium, sliding secondary glazing. The glazing bars are centered on the stoned mullions to be virtually invisible when closed. |
OUTSIDE | The property is accessed via wrought iron gates opening onto driveway with off road parking for numerous vehicles and sweeping round to a stone built garage/workshop with power and lighting. Enclosed stone walled garden to front with stone paved pathways, flower beds with shrubs. The stone pathways leading down each side of the house to the stone built work shop and vegetable garden with greenhouse potting shed and pond. The rear garden boasts paved patio seating area and beautifully landscaped gardens with gravelled pathways weaving around the rockery offering stunning views of surrounding countryside and perhaps most enviably the rear elevation of Yhelt cottage. There is also an extensive lawned area with fruit and fir trees and timber built insulated summer house. Specifically located to make the most of the late evening sun. |