Countryside dream

AN open fire, a huge Christmas tree, perhaps a crisp walk in your own beautiful gardens.

If this scene suits your style then you’ll just love this beautiful 18th Century property, which the selling agents, Grant’s of Derbyshire, says embodies the quintessential English village country cottage dream.

The selling agent says that the building has industrial origins - it was once a Candle Factory - adding that until relatively recently it was two properties.

Accommodation in the house is full of character and yet beautifully marries some stunning features with modern additions.

Contrast, for instance, the charm of the sitting room with its Derbyshire stone fireplace, wood burning stove and beams, with the modern fittings in the kitchen - as well as modern units there is a Rangemaster oven and twin ceramic butler’s sink.

This room also has a dining area with space for a sofa and there is a further reception room, currently used for formal dining room.

Upstairs, you have some lovely views over the gardens and surrounding area.

There are four bedrooms two of these have en suites while the remaining bedrooms share a shower room.

Outside, the gardens are a delight. Various ‘hideaways’ have been created so that residents can sit and enjoy the location and the wildlife that is attracted to the garden pond.

Where: Candle Factory Cottage, Woolley’s Yard, Winster, Matlock Price: Offers in the region of £625,000 For sale with: Grant’s of Derbyshire, tel: 01629 823008