A distinguished Victorian residence of great charm offering superbly presented accommodation retaining many period features. All nestled in the heart of a quaint village, with stunning views

Situation
Vicarage occupies a peaceful corner in the village of Rowsley which is conveniently located between Bakewell and Matlock at the eastern entrance to the Peak District National Park. Both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy reach and these neighbouring estates enhance the area hosting many popular events and investing in the local community. The Manners family of Haddon funded the building of the village hall, church, primary school and recreation field in Rowsley and retain ownership of several properties in the village. Their luxury hotel, The Peacock, has an acclaimed fine dining restaurant and an elegant bar. In addition to these facilities, the village also offers a convenience store with a post office, art galleries, a special events venue, bed and breakfast accommodation, a public house, nature reserve and an outlet shopping centre recently acquired by the Devonshire Group. There is a choice of GP services locally, a Minor Injury Unit at the Whitworth Hospital and the Chesterfield Royal Hospital is under ten miles away. More leisure and retail facilities can be found in Bakewell, Matlock and Chesterfield, with ease of access via the A6 to other major conurbations including Buxton, Derby and Sheffield.

This is an excellent location for outdoor pursuits and is particularly famed for fishing as Rowsley is where the rivers Wye and Derwent meet. There are footpaths directly accessible from the village to explore the surrounding countryside including Stanton Moor where the prehistoric Nine Ladies Stone Circle can be visited or directly from Vicarage, there is a pathway leading to the panoramic views from the top of Coombs Valley and then on to Manners Wood leading to Chatsworth. Cyclists make use of the developing White Peak Loop which can be joined in Rowsley, with the Monsal and High Peak Trails also located nearby.

There are a number of state and private schools in the area including Lady Manners School and Sixth Form and S. Anselm’s in Bakewell, about 4 miles away, which was voted the Tatler Prep School of 2021. Families in the area also make use of the private bus services that stop locally to transport their children to a range of independent schools including Birkdale School, Sheffield Girls', Westbourne College and Denstone College.

Description
Vicarage is a spacious Victorian residence of great charm, nestled in a private corner of Rowsley, occupying 0.64 acres of land. Known previously as St Katherine's Parsonage, the house dates back to 1858, and was sympathetically renovated in 2015/16. It now provides superbly presented and grandly proportioned living accommodation over two floors, plus a cellar, extending in all to around 4,179 sq ft and offering great flexibility, ideal for a family. Externally, the property itself is very much of the Peak District vernacular with stone mullion windows and mellow stone. The inside strikes a perfect balance of contemporary living and historic charm with high ceilings, deep cornicing and architraves being retained. Vicarage also enjoys modern touches with Helvar intelligent lighting controls, underfloor heating throughout and high specification finishes.

Vicarage is fronted by a Yorkshire stone flagged terrace which leads to generous gardens backing onto open countryside. It is well served by an ample parking area and a range of stone outbuildings, both of which benefit from full mains electricity supplies. The garden terrace aspect takes in the most wonderful far-reaching views down the valley towards Matlock.

Accommodation
Vicarage is accessed between a pair of stone pillars, where a dwarf stone wall edges a tarmacadam and gravel driveway with parking spaces for several vehicles. From a flagged terrace to the southern aspect, stone steps lead up to a partially glazed front door, which opens into a bright and spacious reception hall with bespoke shelving and bench units, a guest cloakroom, access to the cellar and limestone floor tiles which are continued throughout much of the ground floor.

In the original eastern section of the home, there is a formal sitting room laid with walnut flooring, displaying eye-catching Linwood wallpaper below picture rails, a multi fuel burner, original wooden shutters, and enjoying the most wonderful dual aspect views of the gardens and the rolling hills of the countryside. Further, there is a formal dining room also laid with walnut flooring and benefitting from an open grate fire, and a bright study with a gas stove, both with stone surrounds.

The limestone floor tiles continue from the reception hall into the newest portion of the home through to an extremely impressive dining-kitchen, designed by Neptune, and incorporating bespoke pale sage floor and wall shaker style cabinetry below deep marble worktops. Integrated appliances include a 4 Oven Gas AGA, integrated dishwasher, a two-ring induction hob and a single electric oven offers additional cooking facilities. There is a useful pantry off the kitchen, and space for an American style fridge freezer, whilst an island features an inset sink and a breakfast bar for occasional seating. There is ample space for a dining table in the kitchen, an adjoining lobby provides access to a utility room and out to the garden. Off the kitchen is a flexible reception room, currently utilised as a playroom, which in turn leads out to a boot room, guest WC and access to the rear of the property.
From the reception hall, a bifurcated staircase rises to the first floor. To the right, a broad landing leads to a wonderful master bedroom with dual aspect windows taking in breathtaking views across the neighbouring countryside, and benefits from a very well appointed four-piece en-suite with dual travertine sinks on a granite top, a jacuzzi bath and double walk-in shower with built in Tile Vision television. There are a further two double bedrooms off the landing, both benefiting from well-appointed ensuite shower rooms. The staircase leads left via a landing and a large storage cupboard to another two large bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes.

Outside
To the front of Vicarage is the principal stone flagged terrace with seating area and connected water/lighting features, perfect for alfresco dining, with views of the garden and its magnificent beech tree. The lawn is bordered by high stone walls and hedges, with a gravelled pathway, a further seating area and a mix of raised beds, shrubs and fruit trees. At the end of the garden behind the pond and screened by yew hedges, there is an additional grassed space where a greenhouse and vegetable beds are surrounded by uninterrupted views over adjoining fields. The rear of the property has a gravelled perimeter, housing the stone outbuildings/workshop and log store providing further conversion possibilities. To the west side of the property is a bike store and dog kennels with cast iron railings.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 27 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 24 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 05/09/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is to be sold with vacant possession.

Overage
We understand the property is subject to an overage clause and restrictive covenants. Further details are available upon request.

Notes
A number of trees within the grounds are subject to Tree Preservation Orders. Further details available upon request.

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Tax Band – G

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
From the A6, upon entering Rowsley turn onto Church Lane (by The Peacock) and continue for around 0.3 of a mile, then take a right turn onto the private road Vicarage Croft. Vicarage is on the left-hand side.
Postcode – DE4 2EA
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Public transport links
Bus stops outside the Peacock on the A6, with TR2 and TR3 services linking Buxton to Derby, via Matlock.

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