The Lanes, Bolehill, DE4

BENNET SAMWAYS is proud to present this unique, detached six-bedroom character property on the outskirts of Bolehill, near Wirksworth. Situated in an elevated position, this home offers breathtaking southerly views over the town and spans a generous 1.06 acre plot, featuring a walled garden, partial woodland, a double garage, and an additional garage nearby off Little Bolehill. The house, with a gross internal space of 2,350sq.ft., has been in the same family for 71 years and presents a rare opportunity to acquire this magnificent home for modernisation.

Interior - Upon entering, the home's charm is immediately evident, offering significant potential for personal renovation. The porch leads into a long hallway with a cloakroom. The sitting room boasts a stone mullion bay window with picturesque views of the front garden, along with a feature fireplace with open fire for those chilly winter nights. The dining room includes a sash window and original shutters. The kitchen, ready for modernisation, has some base units, space for a cooker, and plumbing for a dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a lobby with a walk-in pantry, utility room, and coal store.
Upstairs, the first floor includes a master bedroom with a matching stone mullion bay window and fitted wardrobes, along with three additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate WC. The second floor features two more double bedrooms and a walk-in loft storage room with vaulted ceilings, which could be converted into an additional bedroom or office.

Exterior - The property sits on a secluded 1.06-acre plot, often described as Bolehill's hidden gem. A double garage opposite the gated entrance offers additional space, including an upper room that could serve as a home office or hobby room. A narrow gated access path leads through an archway to the main garden, revealing spectacular views across the garden and towards the house. The main garden, primarily laid to lawn with herbaceous borders, provides numerous seating areas perfect for enjoying the views. The grounds extend to a stone stable and woodland area, offering incredible privacy and landscaping potential for gardening enthusiasts. There is also a separate garage at the bottom of Little Bolehill which comes with a parking space to the front.

Locality - Bolehill is a small, picturesque hamlet located just north of Wirksworth, a historic market town in Derbyshire, England. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales, Bolehill offers a tranquil and rural atmosphere, with stone cottages and narrow lanes typical of the area. Surrounded by lush greenery and scenic countryside, it provides stunning views over the Ecclesbourne Valley. Bolehill is also near the Peak District National Park, making it an ideal spot for walkers and nature lovers. The hamlet’s proximity to Wirksworth offers easy access to local amenities, cultural sites, and a strong sense of community.

Owner's perspective - "I have been asked to write a short paragraph about my family home which has been in our family for just over 70 years. My parents moved there just as they were married. They raised their family there and we have loved Oaker House ever since. It feels an impossible task to capture all that this house has been in a paragraph, but you will write your own I’m sure, once you have experienced your visit.
When I was asked by the agent why my mother never moved I answered unequivocally “You haven’t seen it yet, and when you do, you will know why”. He knows now.
For my family there is no other like it. I think she might just be Wirksworth’s best kept secret. As I walk through the garden door in the high wall that embraces what lies beyond, I immediately feel as though I am stepping into a sanctuary, not just of family, but of nature, and of the house’s stories. The ponies, the dogs, the friends, the lunches and teas on the terrace, the games on the lawn. The house and garden beckon the sunlight and the moonlight and the song of the birds echoes my feelings of sanctuary, of such privacy as you can indeed dance like nobody is watching, just as the sunlight plays hide and seek with the tree canopies and the rain dances on the terrace, and the snow lays its blanket gently upon the stone pillars on the terrace overlooking the big lawn, once the tennis court, and Wirksworth beyond, and as I stand in the understated elegance of the drawing room and watch the seasonal elements I feel a sense of rightness with it all. I am not alone in that feeling. D H Lawrence suggested that he longed to return following his earlier visits to Oaker House and Miss Marsden, her then custodian. (documented in a letter of 12th March 1918 to William Hopkin). Perhaps you will too."

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Agent's notes - Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band F. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, mains gas, mains drainage and internet connection. Estimated broadband speeds available via Ofcom are 14mb standard & 44mb superfast. The property is located in a conservation area of Bolehill. The property is not listed and Probate has been granted.