Situated between the historic market town of Wirksworth, and the Via Gelia, very close to the High Peak Trail at Middleton Top, and a number of other leisure attractions including Matlock Bath, Black Rock, and the southern end of the White Peak Area, Middleton by Wirksworth is a typical hill village of stone and brick built properties, random in layout, and sporadic in nature.  1 The Alley which has a corner position with Main Street, is a two floor end terraced house accessed from the rear, with ground floor front accommodation in separate ownership.  The house has solid fuel central heating and scope for some upgrading and improvement.

It comprises two living rooms, kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. there is an integral fuel store which could be incorporated into an enlarged lounge, and on the opposite side of the Alley is an area of courtyard style garden used as a drying area, but could have potential as an off street  car parking space.

The house would appeal to the first time buyer or investor.  It also has possibilities as a holiday cottage or weekend retreat, of low maintenance and on-going expense.

In more detail it comprises the following -

Entrance door leading into -

Dining Room 12' x 9'7" mean

Having laminate floor, central heating radiator and recessed cupboards.

Kitchen 11' x 5' mean

Having stainless steel sink unit, work surface, appliance space, windows to two walls, gas point.

Sitting Room 11'8" x 12' to chimney recess

Having stone fireplace with back boiler.

Enclosed Stairs

Accessed off the dining room leading to -

First Floor Landing

With central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 12'6" to chimney recess x 9'4" mean

With central heating radiator and walk-through access to -

Inner Corridor

With central heating radiator.

Bedroom One 18'6" to chimney recess x 12'7" maximum

Having two sash windows, central hating radiator, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Modern Bathroom

Outside

Integral Fuel Store with access from The Alley.  The storeplace backs onto the lounge and could be utilised to increase the size of the sitting room if desired.

On the opposite side of The Alley is an area of garden, largely surfaced with a couple of raised garden beds.  The garden may have potential for car parking if desired.

Directions

From Wirksworth Market Place proceed into a northerly direction and just after the filling station bear left up the hill towards Middleton by Wirksworth.  Continue through two thirds of the village and along Main Street, and the property will be found on the left hand side (just before Chapel Lane on the right).

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not.  Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 11.30 am.  Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.

The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.

Note

Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences.  Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid.  We do not take cash or credit card deposits.

The sale of each lot is subject to a contract documentation charge of £195 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.

For Sale by Auction: Thursday 4th December 2008

At Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Commencing at 11.30 am

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