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WILLOW BANKMain Road | Grindleford | Hope Valley | Derbyshire | S32 2HE

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WillowWILLOW BANKWillow Bank is a beautiful and extremely spacious Edwardian house, sitting in an elevated position, in pleasant Grindleford village.

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Privately positioned within landscaped gardens, occupying an edge of village position and commanding impressive cross valley views is this substantial detached character property.

A beautifully presented Edwardian home built in 1905; sympathetically restored retaining original character features and occupying an elevated position within private gardens. Willowbank is set within one of the region’s most sought after locations on the outskirts of the National Peak Park with immediate access to glorious open countryside and walks around Padley Gorge. The village presents local services and amenities including highly regarded schools, the property is presented to an excellent standard throughout and whilst enjoying this most idyllic semi-rural position the property is situated only 8 miles from Sheffield being highly commutable.


RECEPTION HALL With an Edwardian style leaded door, an exposed solid wood floor and a door to the basement. Original double doors open to a further inner hallway with staircase leading to the first floor and access to all principle accommodation. From the inner hallway an original spindled staircase rises to a three-quarter landing with leaded side facing window having a pleasant view, and further small staircase to the landing.

DINING ROOM A stunning room with a bay window commanding cross valley views towards woodland surrounding Padley Gorge and the hillsides above Grindleford. There is an original cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth, high ceiling height with original coving.

DRAWING ROOM A delightful principle reception room with a deep walk-in bay window having commanding views of Padley Gorge and the surrounding woodland. The focal point of the room is a painted oak fire surround with marble inset with a living flame gas fire. There are stunning high ceilings and deep coving.

MORNING/BREAKFAST ROOMA versatile room with a rear facing window looking into the elevated mature gardens. There are built-in original floor-to-ceiling corner cupboards and open plan access through to the kitchen.

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FARMHOUSE KITCHEN A farmhouse style kitchen presented with furniture finished in cream and comprising solid wall and base units surmounted by solid oak worktops. The fitted kitchen includes an integral dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is space for a stand-alone Smeg fridge freezer and six-burner range with extractor, both of which are available by separate negotiation. A Belfast style sink and drainer is set beneath a rear facing window and there are Victorian style splashback tiles, concealed lighting, solid oak flooring and an external door opening to the rear garden.

UTILITY ROOM/DOWNSTAIRS W.C. The utility room is presented with a range of fitted storage units, space and plumbing for two washing machines. There is a low flush W.C, a sink and drainer, exposed solid oak flooring and rear facing obscure window.

BASEMENTAccessed from the entrance hall. A spacious basement lending itself to varying uses.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDINGA feature staircase with spindled banister leads to a quarter landing with skylight and further staircase to the second floor landing.


Willow Bank readily accommodates, and welcomes people. The well equipped kitchen

leads into a charming Edwardian breakfast room

and is where the family congregate for daily

meals and down time. The vast basement area

is used for storage but could be adapted for

other use.

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insightThe owners use and enjoy the entire house and appreciate its luxury of space. The large rooms have the

high ceilings, large windows and coving of their period, which add

extra character and charm. The attractive bay windows in the

sitting and dining rooms flood the rooms with natural light, and

the views to the neighbouring woodland provide a green and

leafy backdrop.


The six bedrooms range over two floors and currently the second floor, with its two bedrooms, lounge and bathroom gives teenagers a treasured, independent space. The bedrooms and particularly the master bedroom have

stunning views across the garden and countryside.


MASTER BEDROOMA generously proportioned principle bedroom with glorious views over Padley Gorge from the front facing window. The room has original coving to the ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO A further front facing double bedroom with a beautiful view up the Hope Valley, having fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.

BEDROOM THREEA rear facing double bedroom overlooking the rear garden. There is feature coving to the ceiling and a corner pedestal wash hand basin.

FAMILY BATHROOM Comprises a bath with shower attachment, a low flush W.C, and a pedestal wash hand basin. There are two rear facing obscure windows, down lighters to the ceiling, a chrome heated towel rail and mosaic tiling. An opening leads to a SHOWER ROOM with Porcelanosa shower cubicle, bathroom storage cupboards and a rear facing window overlooking the garden.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM FOUR A fourth double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and a front facing window overlooking the woodland of Padley Gorge and views up the Hope Valley.

BEDROOM FIVE A double bedroom with fitted storage and panoramic views.

BEDROOM SIX A rear facing window overlooks the garden. The room has a fitted storage cupboard and further storage to the eaves.

SHOWER ROOMPresented with a shower cubicle with Mira power shower, a pedestal wash hand basin and low flush W.C. The room has a Chrome heated towel rail, further eaves storage and a rear facing skylight.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 23.06.2015

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Grindleford

A charming village located within the Derbyshire Dales surrounded by glorious countryside resulting in breathtaking scenery associated with the Hope Valley and incorporating some of the Peak Districts most famous and historically important sites. The village of Grindleford lies approximately ten miles to the south west of Sheffield centre and has good access via road networks and a train station which has regular services to both Sheffield and Manchester, as well as other Hope Valley villages.

Surrounding Grindleford is the Peak District National Park with many varied and beautiful walks including Padley Gorge, the Longshaw Estate, Froggatt Edge and Chatsworth. Local shopping is available at the newly opened community shop or more comprehensive local shopping is available at Hathersage, Calver or Sheffield. The River Derwent gently meanders through the bottom of the village providing opportunities for fly fishing or an evening walk. Nearby attractions are in abundance and include Eyam museum, Chatsworth House, the villages of Bakewell and Castleton; famous for the Blue John Cavern and Peveril Castle.


EXTERNALLYThe house stands in a prominent elevated position with grounds measuring approximately 0.17 acres; commands impressive views over the valley and Padley Gorge. The front aspect is approached by winding stone and gravel steps leading up through the front garden which has been attractively landscaped and has a number of mature shrubs. Steps lead up to a front terrace and a gravelled path extends to the right hand side of the property to the side entrance door. To the rear, which has vehicular access off Padley Hill, is a driveway leading to the double side-by-side garage. The delightful south facing rear garden has a full width paved terrace and steps leading to a further paved terrace,

alfresco dining. A gravel pathway leads to the second terrace as well as an outdoor Frontier Arctic Spa hot tub, available by separate negotiation. The remainder of this beautiful rear garden has well stocked borders, a lawned area and floral beds.

DOUBLE GARAGEWith lighting, two up-and-over doors, a side facing window and power.


DIRECTIONSLeave Sheffield via Ecclesall Road which becomes Hathersage Road (A625 which becomes A6187). Proceed past The Fox House and turn left onto the B6521 and then turn left onto Padley Hill and the property can be accessed from the rear.

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Good reliable Sky and broadband speed (13 meg) and BT fibre being installed.A freehold property with mains gas, water, electric and drainage. Gas central heating is fitted throughout.

Fixtures and fitting by separate negotiation.


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BankWILLOW BANKThe present owners are sad the time has come to downsize and will miss the home that is so full of charm and character, but take away happy memories.


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