Folds Head, Calver Village, Hope Valley
Offers around £1,250,000 (Tenant Fees)

A rare opportunity to acquire a small country estate, enjoying peace, privacy and tranquillity in a secluded central setting within the heart of this highly sought-after Peak District village.

The property comprises an imposing and beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family residence, constructed in natural limestone and set within extensive landscaped grounds, enjoying delightful far-reaching views up to Curbar Edge. Further enhancing its appeal are two adjoining paddocks and a private tennis court and extending to approximately 4 acres.

Built to an exacting standard in the 1960s, Folds Head Close is a distinctive and elegant home of considerable character, complemented by its idyllic setting and mature landscaped gardens. The grounds extend to approximately 1.5 acres, with a further 2.5-acres in two paddocks situated beyond the tennis court, making the property particularly well suited to those seeking a country lifestyle, including equestrian enthusiasts.

Calver is a highly regarded Peak District village offering an excellent range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants and a railway station at nearby Grindleford. The property also lies within a well-regarded school catchment area and provides convenient access to Sheffield and Chesterfield. More extensive amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Baslow, Hathersage and Bakewell.

Ground Floor
An entrance lobby leads into a spacious reception hall, with access beneath the staircase to a useful wine cellar. The ground floor accommodation includes a cloakroom, study, bay window elegant large drawing room featuring a striking fireplace with open fire and French doors opening onto the gardens, enjoying delightful views across the grounds and surrounding countryside.

The formal dining room benefits from an attractive oak parquet floor, while the generously proportioned breakfast kitchen is extensively fitted with a comprehensive range of units and seamlessly connects to a dining area, with French doors leading directly onto the terrace.

A particularly attractive feature of the home is the superb vaulted garden room, enjoying panoramic southerly views over the beautifully landscaped gardens and open countryside beyond, with French doors providing direct access to the terrace. Additional practical accommodation includes a utility/boot room with laundry chute. Walk in pantry and a separate boiler room.

First Floor
From the reception hall, a broad elegant staircase with mahogany handrail rises to an impressive galleried landing, creating a wonderful sense of space and grandeur.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys delightful views across the landscaped grounds, extending towards the tennis court and adjoining paddocks and over to Curbar Edge, and is complemented by a dedicated large dressing room and en-suite bathroom. There are four further well-proportioned bedrooms, all offering comfortable family accommodation with vanity units and built in wardrobes, together with a family bathroom fitted with a comprehensive suite.

The first-floor layout provides an ideal balance of generous bedroom accommodation and practical family living, all enhanced by the property's attractive outlook over its private grounds and surrounding countryside and up to Curbar Edge.

Second Floor
From the galleried landing, a hatch provides access to a substantial loft space, offering excellent storage potential and scope for further use, subject to any necessary consents and approvals. Previously been used as a storage / games room.

Outside
An attractive entrance drive leads to an extensive parking and turning area, providing ample space for several vehicles, together with a substantial large Detached Double Garage fitted with electric doors.

The property is surrounded by beautifully maintained formal gardens and landscaped grounds, with sweeping lawned areas extending away from the house towards a natural pond, complemented by a striking mature weeping willow and attractive water garden. Well-stocked borders and established planting further enhance the setting, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and maturity.

Situated within the lower grounds is a hard tennis court, beyond which lie two paddocks benefiting from independent vehicular access and offering particular appeal for equestrian or lifestyle use.

To the rear of the property there is also a useful basement garden storage room, providing valuable additional storage accommodation.