Main Street, Hognaston

Property Details: • Type: House • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Remnants of historic forge add character & charm • True rarity to the market • Character & charm throughout • Old village forge with many original features and history • Overall plot of approx. 1.55 Acres • Delightful and well-presented garden with selection of trees and bushes • Popular village location, walking distance to the pub and close to Carsington Water • EPC rating G / Council tax band F

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: Compton House Dig Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GF

Full Description: Situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Hognaston, Ye Old Forge is a unique four-bedroom, four-bathroom cottage exuding character and historical charm. Once the village forge, this historic property retains many original features, enhancing its timeless appeal. The property benefits from LPG-fired central heating and has recently been updated with wooden double glazing on most windows.Situated on a generous 1.55-acre plot, the property features a beautifully maintained garden with mature trees and shrubs, ample off-street parking, and a detached double garage complemented by a carport. Its idyllic location offers the perfect village lifestyle, with a local pub just a short stroll away and the stunning Carsington Water close by. The nearby towns of Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Matlock, and Belper provide further amenities within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a spacious family home or a place to make your own, Ye Old Forge offers an appealing combination of charm, history, and potential.Stepping through the front porch, it has a stone flag flooring, which leads into the reception hallway. The hallway features wooden flooring and showcases the original forge opening with its striking stone surround, a nod to the property's historic origins. From here, a staircase leads to the first floor, while doors lead to the sitting room and dining room.The dining room is generously sized, centered around a striking large fireplace with an inset burner, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The sitting room has wooden flooring and a feature range fireplace, with a useful built-in cupboard. The dining kitchen features stone flooring, an electric radiator, and a charming farmhouse-style design, complete with a stainless-steel sink, a range of cupboards, and a freestanding electric oven with a four-ring hob. Adding to its character, the kitchen includes a Rayburn Nouvelle central heating range cooker. A concertina door reveals a practical larder cupboard or baking area, equipped with rolled-edge preparation surfaces, built-in shelving, and appliance space beneath. Additionally, a door leads to a spacious pantry, offering cupboards, more preparation surfaces, space for a fridge/freezer, plumbing for a washing machine, and further built-in shelving for added storage.A door from the dining kitchen opens into the snug, which continues the stone flooring. The room features a fireplace with an inset open fire as the focal point. There are doors leading out to the rear garden and another door providing access to the guest cloakroom. The guest cloak room has a wash hand basin and a low-level WC. Moving onto the first-floor landing, there are doors off to the bedrooms and bathroom.The master bedroom offers multiple built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards, providing ample storage space. A door leads to the ensuite, which includes a pedestal wash hand basin with taps, a low-level WC, and a bath with a mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Additionally, the ensuite features a spacious airing cupboard with hanging space, shelving, and room for wardrobe storage, as well as housing the hot water tank.Bedroom two features built-in wardrobes, an electric shaver point, and an ensuite. The ensuite includes a shower unit with a mains-powered shower, a low-level WC, and a pedestal wash hand basin. Similarly, bedroom three is equipped with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite. This ensuite comprises a pedestal wash hand basin, a shower unit with a mains-powered shower, and a low-level WC. The fourth bedroom includes built-in cupboards and a convenient walk-in shower unit, providing additional functionality. The family bathroom is well-appointed with a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC, and a bath fitted with a chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Gravel DrivewayThe front of the property features a beautifully presented garden, surrounded by a stone wall, with graveled decorative areas, planting beds, and a stone-flag walkway leading to the front door.To the rear, the driveway leads to a detached double garage, complete with power, lighting, and spacious attic storage. Adjacent to the garage is a carport with a wood store located behind.The property boasts a meticulously designed and beautifully maintained garden featuring a diverse array of trees, including acer, honeysuckle, beech, cherry, crab apple, weeping willow, and oak, among others. A private, paved patio seating area and a charming gazebo provide the perfect spots to relax and enjoy the views of the lawned garden. Undoubtedly, one of the property's standout features is its impressive overall plot size of 1.55 acres, offering vast potential and abundant outdoor space. Agents note: There are covenants appertaining to this property, a copy of the land registry is available to view upon request.Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices. Property construction: StandardParking: Off streetElectricity supply: MainsWater supply: MainsSewerage: MainsHeating: LPG(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).Broadband type:TBC See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: Derbyshire Dales District Council / Tax Band FUseful Websites: Our Ref: JGA18112024The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field. BrochuresBrochure