Wellgate, Glossop

Located in the heart of Old Glossop this stunning period detached residence has been renovated in a stylish yet sympathetic manner that ensures none of the properties original character and charm has been lost along the way. Occupying an elevated position within the heart of Old Glossop and set in generous grounds that enjoy an excellent degree of privacy, if you appreciate buildings with a sense of history and purpose then a further inspection of this incredible home comes highly recommended indeed.
A Brief Introduction
Located in the heart of Old Glossop this stunning period detached residence has been renovated in a stylish yet sympathetic manner that ensures none of the properties original character and charm has been lost along the way. Occupying an elevated position within the heart of Old Glossop and set in generous grounds that enjoy an excellent degree of privacy, if you appreciate buildings with a sense of history and purpose then a further inspection of this incredible home comes highly recommended indeed.
There are many different layers to this charming Grade ll listed detached property and its timeless appeal will attract a variety of different buyers. The solid stone walls, exposed oak beams, trusses and outstanding stonework will appeal to all. It's easy to imagine entertaining friends and family in the formal dining room and kitchen area whilst the younger generation occupy the lounge/cinema room or take advantage of the two separate staircases and versatile layout for a game of hide and seek. On one hand, a calm and relaxing environment and on the other, a fun and jaunty adventure. Whatever the day and whatever the weather outside, this properties personality never fails to deliver. Christmas will be magical, Spring will be majestic, Autumn picturesque and Summer quite beautiful.
In Further Detail
First impressions are lasting ones and this beautiful home doesn't disappoint. Stone mullion windows are in plentiful supply and two solid wooden entrance doors sit to the front and side elevations. The stone tiled roof is a feast for the eyes that is best appreciated from the private garden terrace at the rear in particular. A cobblestone pathway curves around from the front to the side where you will find a matching cobblestone driveway. There are various garden spaces to enjoy. A paved seating area sits to one side and a raised lawn with mature planted beds and hedgerow borders to the other. The aforementioned private garden terrace sits above and to the rear with views over the rooftops below and across to the hills that surround this much sought after area of The Peaks.

Old Glossop is a much cherished part of the Peak District that is held in high regard by many. There is a wide variety of amenities upon your doorstep that include several country style pubs and eateries and the vast 60 acre grounds of Manor Park is but a minute or two away on foot, as are numerous walks to suit all ages. Glossop Golf Club and Glossop Tennis Club are just a short drive around the corner for those that enjoy an active lifestyle with Victoria Baths also just a short drive away nestled in the more modest grounds of Howard Park. Glossop town centre itself boasts a wide variety of amenities along with a thriving high street and a growing foodie scene in particular and Glossop Railway Station connects directly into Manchester Piccadilly in around half an hour.
The Accommodation
There are four individual reception areas, plus a study, a breakfast kitchen and a laundry room with cloaks/wc to the ground floor and four well-proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en-suite) at first floor level.
The main reception room boasts exposed ceiling beams, wooden floors, a grand stone fireplace with an inset wood burning stove and dual aspect mullion windows and a window seat. A small step down toward the front takes you into a cosy study, perfect for those working at home, whilst a step up at the rear takes you into a day room perfect for relaxing and reading your favourite book. The generous dining room and breakfast kitchen sit adjacent to one another. A stone flagged floor runs throughout and between both areas, as to exposed ceiling beams. The dining area features a stone fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove and the kitchen is well equipped with bespoke cabinets providing plenty of storage and granite tops with ample preparation space. An oak spindled staircase in the kitchen and solid stone steps in the day room provide separate access to the first floor areas. At the rear of the ground floor sits an internal lobby that provides access to a laundry room and WC and a large lounge/cinema room. A bright, spacious and versatile space with bi-fold doors that feature external timber shutters and a multi-fuel stove.

A standout feature at first floor level is the exposed truss and spindles balustrade off the main landing area. There are four bedrooms in total, two of which benefit from en-suite facilities, alongside a separate shower room. The main bedroom features a pitched roof with exposed beams, original wooden floorboards, dual aspect windows and an en-suite bathroom comprising a roll top bath, a pedestal wash basin and a close coupled WC. Bedroom two has good grounds to be considered the main bedroom as well and its pitched and beamed ceiling is complemented by bespoke wardrobes and drawer units to one wall. The rear mullion window complimented by heritage skylight windows and the more compact en-suite includes a shower with heritage skylight window over, a wall mounted basin and a close coupled WC. Bedrooms three and four are both pleasant double rooms that face the front elevation with triple pane mullion windows and pleasant views. Completing the accommodation is the separate shower room, ideal for guests or those that share the third and fourth bedrooms, there is a double width shower enclosure, a bespoke vanity wash basin and a close coupled WC.