Bridge Street, Belper

The Detail
An exciting opportunity to acquire this detached character cottage, ideally situated in a highly convenient location close to the heart of Belper. The property offers excellent potential for improvement and modernisation, and benefits from recently installed, high-quality hardwood double-glazed glass panelled windows and doors. Accessed via a hardwood front door, the living room features decorative wall lighting, coving, a front-facing window, wood flooring, and shelving set into the chimney recess. A cast iron gas fire with original stone surround and exposed brick backdrop creates an attractive focal point. The sitting room spans the full length of the property, with front and rear windows, French doors to the garden, and additional side windows providing excellent natural light. It is finished with solid wood flooring, coving, decorative lighting, and a gas living flame-effect fireplace. The kitchen is fitted with matching wall and base units, roll-top work surfaces, a one-and-a-half bowl sink, and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and gas hob with extractor, alongside under-cupboard lighting, tiled flooring, an alarm panel, and understairs storage. A rear window and door lead to the utility room. The utility room, within an extension, includes rear and side windows, a stable door, fitted units, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a fridge/freezer. Upstairs, the landing provides access to three bedrooms and the bathroom, along with a linen cupboard and loft access. The primary and second bedrooms both feature front-facing windows, storage heaters, and fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom, currently used as a dressing room, has side and rear windows. The bathroom comprises a three-piece suite with WC, pedestal basin, and a panelled bath with mains shower and screen, complemented by full tiling, a wall-mounted boiler, extractor fan, and obscured window. Externally, solid wooden gates lead to off-road parking for three to four vehicles within walled boundaries. The enclosed rear courtyard garden features raised planting beds, a pond, and a covered storage area.
The Location
The property this situated in the heart of Belper, located just a short walk away from the town centre, which provides an excellent range of amenities including a supermarket, shops, education at all levels, Railway Station, public houses, restaurants and recreational facilities. The City of Derby is eight miles to the south. The famous market town of Ashbourne, known as the gateway to Dovedale and the Peak District National Park, lies approximately ten miles to the west and the sought after village of Duffield is located around three miles to the south. For those who enjoy the outdoor pursuits the nearby Derbyshire countryside provides some delightful scenery and Belper also offers a delightful River Gardens with walks along the banks of the River Derwent.
AML Verification
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