For Sale5 Bedroom House in Main Road, Cutthorpe, Derbyshire, S42 7AJ£900,000

Dating back to 1625, The Old Manor House is a stunning example of a Grade II Jacobean Hall and a truly handsome country home. Full of antiquity with an abundance of original features, this home stands handsomely, enviably located in the sought after Derbyshire village of Cutthorpe just 12 miles away from Sheffield and moments from the stunning Peak District National Park. The history of The Old Manor House (previously known as The Old Hall) and adjoining cottage is vast and hugely impressive. The Hall is known to have been built by the first Mayor of Chesterfield, Ralph Clarke and consists of a main block of three storeys and attics, containing beautifully proportioned and imposing rooms, one above the other, with low mullioned windows. The original building dates from the early 17th century, with some 19th century alterations, and it is clearly evident why this building is such an important example of a Derbyshire Hall of its period. It has recently gained Blue Plaque interest from the Civic Society. The rear of the property is a cottage which features in the Doomsday Book and is believed to have been shown on a map of the 1490's. This property offers a wealth of original features which are simply breath-taking. Sympathetically and lovingly restored the distinctive features are beautifully presented including original plaster decorated beams, imposing fireplaces and a solid oak stair tower. The main property is constructed with coursed squared sandstone masonry with grit stone quoins, the finest ashlar dressings rising from a low moulded plinth and a renovated graded stone slate roof. The stone gables and original mullion windows add to the grandeur of this property which boasts a unique and atmospheric feel throughout. In addition to the excellent room sizes there is over 3,200 square feet of accommodation. Despite this home being of such historic importance and a prominent feature within the village, the lifestyle opportunity it creates as a family home is enviable. The house itself flows seamlessly from room to room with a lovely air of light and space. There is a collection of impressive reception areas providing versatility and the wide oak planked Jacobean staircase flows from floor to floor giving access to five hugely spacious bedrooms. The beauty of this home is enhanced by spectacular far reaching views over open countryside increasingly breath-taking as the accommodation extends to its four floors. Outside, gardens and lawns wrap around three sides of the property, with privacy to the rear. The home is set in a fabulous location for commuting with easy access to the neighbouring town of Chesterfield, City of Sheffield and the A617 leading to the M1 motorway being less than 15 minutes away. The nearby train station provides a regular and direct route to London St Pancras or Manchester, Sheffield. This is truly a spectacular and historic country home not to be missed. Ground Floor Locating the property from the front (southern façade), the storeys are elegantly delineated by stone courses which step up over the window openings. The original doorway to the property is at the side of the main bay having a moulded door surround with an impressive stone lintel and planked door which gives access to an inner vestibule. When the cottage became part of the main property it created the opportunity for an imposing and practical rear entrance approached from the driveway courtyard. This opens into a spacious flag stoned hallway giving access to a cloakroom with WC and one of the two versatile sitting rooms. This room is beautifully light yet cosy with beamed ceiling and an open fire with fitted dog grate, the history the home is evident. A further doorway leads into an inner staircased hallway complete with under stairs storage cupboard, and gives access to the second sitting room. The period features are utterly staggering, the focal being the incredible fireplace with an early cast iron back plate, heavy stone surround which houses a wood burning stove, further enhanced by deep moulded plaster corning to the ceiling, wood parquet flooring and a substantially sized mullioned window with leaded lights overlooking the pretty gardens beyond. This sitting room gives access to the dining room at the front of the property which showcases the most beautiful, preserved flag stone floors, a built in oak cupboard, two stone mullion windows with window seats enabling the stunning Derbyshire countryside to be enjoyed. The dining room in turn leads through to the contemporary styled breakfast kitchen which forms part of the side elevation. This room is spacious, warm and cosy and leads to the side and rear gardens providing the perfect opportunity for alfresco dining, or just relaxing in the sunny months. Hugely practical there is a range cooker, granite working surfaces, integrated appliances and a traditional flag stone floor throughout. First Floor The Old Manor House is home to the most beautiful oak stair tower, having a framed and boarded newel staircase terminating in a small blind landing at attic level. Winding around oak boarded cupboards there is storage at every level. Rising to the first floor the accommodation consists of four large double bedrooms with original broad oak floorboards and stone mullion windows. There is a family bathroom with half panelled walls, subtlety designed around existing period features. Flooded with light one bedroom currently provides the owners with the perfect studio due to its triple aspect windows. Second Floor The oak staircase rises to the second floor landing where the original features continue in abundance. Here boasts a further generously sized double bedroom showcasing the beautiful, exposed chestnut tie beam which spans the width of the room This is the perfect suite complete with dressing area and spacious en-suite shower room with window seat. Third Floor Further stairs lead to the attic floor where there is an impressive walk-in loft, fully boarded and insulated creating the perfect space for storage, and gives access to the tower room. An enviable room, tucked away to either simply relax and enjoy the breath-taking views or the perfect private space as a study or workshop. Externally The Old Manor House is proud and prominent yet set in private, mature grounds comprising of generous lawns with beech hedging and herbaceous borders, pretty paved courtyard areas, a detached stone garage (with twin doors) and a small stone out building currently utilised as a garden store. The house has a walled frontage to the road with a separate side access leading to a gravel courtyard driveway allowing parking for several vehicles. Stone flagstones lead from the driveway to the kitchen door and to the rear where there is a large patio area, perfect for entertaining and dining in the summer months. Additional Information A Grade II* listed, Freehold property with mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Council Tax Band - G. The broadband is cable and currently benefits from Gig1 Cable broadband through Virgin Media that delivers one gigabit per second. The mobile signal quality is reliably good. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. There are no covenants or wayleave agreements. There is a shared easement allowing the Old Manor House secure access over the farm track off Main Road to provide vehicular access to the property. The flood risk is very low with no road surface flooding to this property on record. The property is situated within the protected Cutthorpe Conservation Area and no planning proposals exist for development of the area which is privately farmed. The accommodation is immensely versatile and if so desired the rear of the property could be divided to create a private annex due to the property's two staircases. This would take in the rear ground floor sitting room, rear hallway and the two bedrooms above, creating a space for independent living. Directions From Junction 29 of the M1 take the A617 towards Chesterfield. Continue to the roundabout and take the fourth exit onto Rotherway/A61. At the second roundabout take the second exit marked Cutthorpe. Continue up this road to the t-junction. Go right and immediately left up Cutthorpe Road B6050. The Old Manor House is on the right hand side. Agents Notes 1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only. Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction. In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans. Fine & Country or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer. We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Fine & Country accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. 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