Property description
A substantial Grade II listed Tudor Wing of the original Ford Hall which has occupied this position since records began in 1222, the home of Robert De La Ford, one of the earliest homes in North Derbyshire. Tudor Wing is a truly superb residence steeped in history having been enhanced by its present custodian retaining all of its original features. Internally comprising the arched Medieval entrance hall which was originally a game larder with ancient well (now dry), original dining area which is open to the drawing room which dates to 1520 with a stunning fireplace and beams, downstairs cloakroom/WC, attractive farmhouse breakfast kitchen with views of the garden. Aga, walk-in pantry, rear hall. To the first floor is a beautiful galleried landing/ vaulted ceiling and beams, master bedroom with beams and en suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms and dressing room/fifth bedroom, principal bathroom. Outside is a stone two storey double garage with staircase to a large storage area. There are beautiful walled gardens.
Reception Hall
24\' 8\'\' x 6\' 5\'\' (7.54m x 1.98m) With barrelled stone ceiling, with stone floor, original oak door, arched display stone wall, stone slab with store beneath, original sunken well fed by a natural spring (currently dry), door to:
Dining Hall
16\' 5\'\' x 14\' 8\'\' (5.03m x 4.49m) With original beams, open to galleried landing with feature staircase leading to first floor with wrought iron detailing, stone slab floor, feature corner window looking towards rear garden, access via latch door to cloakroom/WC. Open to:
Drawing Room
16\' 5\'\' x 15\' 11\'\' (5.03m x 4.88m) The oldest part of the property dating back to the reign of Henry VIII with elegant stone fireplace with matching hearth and open burning grate and canopy, original beams to ceiling and feature stone detailing, tall stone mullions to secondary glazed window with leaded lights and window seat under, alcove, double radiator, skirting heating, internal stone feature window with a mirrored finish/stone mullions.
Downstairs WC
Hand wash basin, low level WC, oil fired central heating boiler, electric meter and storage, window.
Breakfast Kitchen
19\' 8\'\' x 17\' 5\'\' (6.02m x 5.33m) Situated to the rear with a range of quality farm house style wall and base units finished in a cream colour with granite working surfaces over, two oven AGA inset into chimney breast with beam above, panelled ceiling, attractive double glazed double panel picture window with views over the garden from an attractive window with mullions, secondary glazing, walk-in pantry/breakfast area.
Rear Hall
Large feature door, quarry tiled floor, built in storage cupboards with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, feature window with mullions. Hardwood stable door.
Galleried Landing
15\' 11\'\' x 13\' 11\'\' (4.88m x 4.27m) A stunning vaulted ceiling with skylights which is approached by a feature staircase in oak with wrought iron detailing and open treads, feature exposed 'A' frame beams, display wall.
Master Bedroom
17\' 11\'\' x 17\' 11\'\' (5.49m x 5.49m) Situated to the rear with beamed ceiling, three stone mullion windows, leaded secondary glazed window, polished wood flooring, wall light point, stone shelving, double radiator.
En Suite Bathroom
A period style white suite with pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with shower over and shower screen, part tiled, beams.
Bedroom Two/Sitting Room
16\' 11\'\' x 16\' 3\'\' (5.18m x 4.98m) Situated to the front with tall stone mullions to windows with secondary double glazing, feature beams, two double radiators, feature original stone fireplace with stone hearth, display wall with recess timber lintels and stone shelving, television aerial point, internal glazed window.
Inner Hall
Recently unearthed feature stone fireplace with stone mantle and recess.
Bedroom Three
13\' 3\'\' x 10\' 0\'\' (4.06m x 3.07m) Situated to the front with feature leaded window, stone mullions and secondary glazing, double radiator with decorative cover and picture rail.
Bedroom Four
11\' 8\'\' x 10\' 1\'\' (3.58m x 3.1m) Stone mullion window with leaded lights and secondary double glazed units, double radiator with decorative cover.
Dressing Room/Bedroom Five
9\' 11\'\' x 6\' 11\'\' (3.05m x 2.13m) Quality wardrobes to one wall, feature stone mullions to window with secondary glazed panel and single radiator with decorative cover.
Principal Bathroom/WC
Fitted with an antique style white suite with shaped bath in mahogany surround and Victorian style brass shower taps, pedestal wash basin with low level WC, fixed wall mirror with make-up light surround.
Double Garage
22\' 5\'\' x 13\' 4\'\' (6.86m x 4.09m) Wooden coach house doors and pitched hardrow tiled roof, staircase leads to a first floor storage area.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed Tudor Wing
- Four/Five Bedroom Stone Home in Hamlet
- Must Be Viewed
- Historic Location Dating Back to 1222
- Within Peak National Park