Listed for £1,250,000
August 22, 2025
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Forge House is located in Baslow, Derbyshire within the Peak District. Known for its boutique shops and being only a five minute walk from Chatsworth Park and around twenty minutes to Chatsworth House, Baslow is a lovely place to reside. The highly regarded Cavendish Hotel is within walking distance and the village boasts six fantastic restaurants, including Fischers which was recently awarded Michelin status. For those interested in sports, there is a local Sports Club offering a variety of activities such as tennis, cricket, football and crown green bowling. From the home, there are various entry points to spectacular countryside walks throughout scenic Peak District landscapes. Moments away is Bakewell, offering additional amenities such as supermarkets, shops, cafes, public houses and a further selection of dining options. Popular Peak District attractions such as the Monsal Trail, Haddon Hall, Eyam, the Baslow and Birchen Edges and Padley Gorge are all reachable within a short drive. The schooling in the area is highly regarded, including the local primary school, St. Anselm’s Preparatory School and Lady Manners in Bakewell. Sheffield and Manchester are reachable within a reasonable journey, whilst Chesterfield train station provides direct rail links to Sheffield, Nottingham and London.
The property briefly comprises of on the ground floor: Entrance hall, breakfast kitchen, laundry room, dining room, WC, master bedroom, master en-suite bathroom, inner hallway, cloaks cupboard, sitting room, storage cupboard and sun room.
On the first floor: Landing, lounge, bedroom 4, family bathroom, bedroom 3, linen cupboard and bedroom 2.
Outbuildings: Double garage with first floor office above, triple garage, garden room, summerhouse and storage sheds x 3.
Ground Floor -
A solid oak door with a double glazed obscured panel and matching side panels opens to the:
Entrance Hall - Extending a warm welcome to the home, the entrance hall has a coved ceiling, recessed lighting, wall mounted light point, central heating radiator and partially tiled flooring. Doors open to the breakfast kitchen, dining room, WC and master bedroom. A wide archway gives access to the inner hallway.
Breakfast Kitchen - 4.40m x 4.14m (14'5" x 13'6") - A well-appointed breakfast kitchen with front and side facing UPVC double glazed windows, recessed lighting, central heating radiator, TV/aerial cabling and tiled flooring. There is a range of fitted base/wall and drawer units, incorporating matching granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs, under-counter lighting, a plinth heater and an inset Blanco 1.0 bowl sink with a Bristan chrome mixer tap. To one corner, is a fitted dining booth with a granite topped table. Appliances include a Neff five-ring induction hob with an Elica extractor fan above, a Neff fan assisted oven, a Neff compact oven, a Neff warming drawer, a Neff dishwasher, an AEG by Electrolux full-height fridge and an AEG by Electrolux full-height freezer. A timber door opens to the laundry room.
Laundry Room - A functional space with a side facing UPVC double glazed window, recessed lighting, fully tiled walls and tiled flooring. There is a range of fitted base and wall units, incorporating a work surface and an inset 1.0 bowl stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap. Beneath the work surface is space/provision for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. A UPVC door with a double glazed panel opens to the right side of the property.
From the entrance hall, a timber door opens to the:
Dining Room - 3.84m x 2.83m (12'7" x 9'3") - A superb dining room with a front facing UPVC double glazed bow window, coved ceiling, wall mounted light points, central heating radiators and a TV/aerial point.
Wc - Having a side facing UPVC double glazed obscured window, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, chrome heated towel rail and tiled flooring. A suite in white comprises a low-level WC and a vanity unit, incorporating a wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap, a work surface and storage beneath.
Master Bedroom - 5.63m x 3.83m (18'5" x 12'6") - A large bedroom suite with a rear facing UPVC double glazed window, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, wall mounted light points, central heating radiator and a TV/aerial point. There is a range of fitted furniture, incorporating short/long hanging, shelving and a vanity table with drawers. A timber door opens to the master en-suite bathroom.
Master En-Suite Bathroom - Being fully tiled and having a side facing UPVC double glazed obscured window, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail and a mirrored storage cabinet with a light above. There is a suite in white, which comprises a low-level WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap and storage beneath. Also having an inset bath with a chrome mixer tap. To one corner is a shower enclosure with a fitted rain head shower, an additional hand shower facility and a glazed screen/door.
From the entrance hall, a wide archway gives access to the:
Inner Hallway - Having a coved ceiling and a wall mounted light point. A timber door opens to a cloaks cupboard. Double timber doors with glazed panels open to the sitting room.
Cloaks Cupboard - Having a fitted clothes hanging rail and a fitted shelf above.
Sitting Room - 6.11m x 4.75m (20'0" x 15'7") - An exceptionally spacious reception room with a side facing UPVC double glazed panel, coved ceiling, wall mounted light points, central heating radiator, telephone points and a TV/aerial point. The focal point of the room is the Dimplex Optimyst electric fire with a limestone mantel, surround and hearth. A timber door opens to a storage cupboard. Double timber doors with double glazed panels opens to the sun room. Double UPVC sliding doors with double glazed panels and matching side panels open to the rear terrace and garden.
Storage Cupboard - Having fitted shelving.
Sun Room - 4.11m x 2.94m (13'5" x 9'7") - A pleasant space for relaxation, overlooking the tranquil gardens through front, side and rear facing timber double glazed windows and panels. Also having recessed lighting, two electric heaters and tiled flooring with electric under floor heating. Double timber doors with double glazed panels open to the right side of the property.
From the inner hallway, a staircase with a hand rail and balustrading rises to the:
First Floor -
Landing - Having a side facing UPVC double glazed window, coved ceiling and wall mounted light points. A timber door with glazed panels and matching side panels opens to the lounge. Timber doors also open to bedroom 4, the family bathroom, bedroom 3, linen cupboard and bedroom 2. Access can be gained to the loft space by a pull-down ladder and hatch The loft space is totally boarded and fully insulated to recent specifications.
Lounge - 6.84m x 5.12m (22'5" x 16'9") - Another fabulous reception room of sizeable proportions. Having front and side facing UPVC double glazed windows with views over towards the Chatsworth Estate, coved ceiling, wall mounted light points, central heating radiators and TV/aerial points. There is a bespoke fitted display unit with integrated LED lighting. The focal point of the room is the Dimplex Optimyst electric fire, set within a granite mantel, surround and hearth.
Bedroom 4 - 3.57m x 2.42m (11'8" x 7'11") - Having a rear facing UPVC double glazed window that frames woodland views, coved ceiling, wall mounted light points, central heating radiator and a TV/aerial point. There is a range of fitted furniture, incorporating short/long hanging, drawers and a vanity table with a fitted mirror and recessed lighting above.
Family Bathroom - Being fully tiled and having a rear facing UPVC double glazed obscured window, recessed lighting, extractor fan and a central heating radiator. There is a Trent suite, which comprises a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with traditional taps. Also having a panelled bath with traditional taps. To one corner, is a shower enclosure with a fitted Mira shower and a glazed screen/door.
Bedroom 3 - 4.86m x 4.04m (15'11" x 13'3") - A spacious bedroom with a rear facing UPVC double glazed window that frame woodland views, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, central heating radiator and a TV/aerial point. There is a comprehensive range of fitted furniture, incorporating short hanging, shelving, bedside tables and a desk/vanity unit.
Linen Cupboard - Having fitted shelving and housing the hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 2 - 5.50m x 3.93m (18'0" x 12'10") - Another large bedroom with a front facing UPVC double glazed window, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, central heating radiator and a TV/aerial point. There is a range of fitted furniture, incorporating short hanging, shelving, a vanity table with drawers and two bedside tables with glazed shelving above.
Exterior And Gardens - To the front of the property, there is a block paved driveway that provides parking for up to six vehicles and has exterior lighting. Forge House also owns half of the approach driveway, which is outlined by white markers in the tarmac. To one side of the driveway are mature trees and access can be gained to the double garage.
Double Garage - 6.00m x 5.29m (19'8" x 17'4") - Having two electric up-and-over doors, LED lighting panels, power and water. Externally, there is PIR automatic lighting. A timber door opens to a staircase with a hand rail, which rises to the first floor where there is an office. Another timber door with glazed panels opens into the adjoining triple garage.
First Floor -
Office - 6.00m x 2.00m (19'8" x 6'6") - Having a Velux roof window with a fitted blind, recessed lighting and heating panels. There is a range of fitted office furniture, incorporating a desk, cupboards and an illuminated display unit.
From the driveway, stone steps with feature lighting and flanked by tiered stone borders with plants and gravel rise to a stone flagged path. The path provides access to the main entrance door and has exterior lighting and a raised stone border containing rose bushes.
The path extends to the right into a patio area with further raised stone borders incorporating rose bushes. A timber gate opens to the right side of the property and stone steps lead back down to a continuation of the driveway that accommodates additional parking with a neatly planted border and a timber gate separating the two areas of the driveway. Access can be gained to the triple garage.
Triple Garage - 7.86m x 5.02m (25'9" x 16'5") - Having three sets of oak bi-folding doors, Velux roof windows, LED lighting panels and power. The garage is highly insulated and has a fire resistant treated pine board ceiling. To one corner, there are fitted base units with a work surface. A timber door with obscured glazed panels open to the double garage. Externally, there is PIR automatic lighting.
Exterior And Gardens Continued - Access can be gained to the right side of the property via a timber pedestrian gate from the patio and double wrought iron gates from the driveway. A stone flagged path with exterior lighting, a water tap and established shrubs provides access to the laundry room and leads around the sun room to the rear.
Beyond the path is a beautifully maintained garden that is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and a variety of mature trees. Within the garden is a summerhouse shed and garden room. Double wooden gates provide additional boundary security.
Summerhouse - 2.60m x 2.60m (8'6" x 8'6") - Having double timber doors with double glazed panels, timber double glazed windows and panels and ample space for potting benches and storage. In front of the summerhouse is a stone flagged area with an ornate lamppost and a stunning rose bush border to one side.
Garden Room - 3.78m x 2.57m (12'4" x 8'5") - In front of the garden room is a stone flagged patio with an ornate lamppost and double timber doors with double glazed panels opening to the garden room. A delightful retreat with views across the gardens, the garden room has double glazed windows/panels, power, ceramic tiled floor and recessed exterior lighting.
The patio in front of the garden room leads down to double timber gates, which open to a storage area that is fully enclosed and houses two sheds with light, power and water supply.
The patio in front of the garden room leads down to double timber gates, which open to a storage area that is fully enclosed and houses two sheds with light, power and water supply.
An opening within raised stone planters that contain ornamental shrubbery and flowers leads to a lovely stone flagged seating terrace that spans the width of the home. The terrace has exterior lighting and access can be gained to the sitting room and sun room. A stone flagged path with an external power point continues from the terrace to the left side of the property where it connects to a timber pedestrian gate that opens back to the front of the property.
The exceptional gardens of Forge House are extremely private and fully enclosed by stone walling and mature hedging.
Additional Details -
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
Services - Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. The broadband is fibre to the cabinet and the mobile signal quality is good on most networks.
Rights Of Access/Shared Access - The approach driveway is shared with a neighbouring property but the land is split equally between the two. There is an agreement in place that the owners of the farming land behind the property are granted access to use two sets of the property’s wooden gates once a year, only for agricultural or horticultural purposes.
Covenants/Easements Or Wayleaves And Flood Risk - None and the flood risk is very low.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with one of our sales consultants.
Note - Whilst we aim to make these particulars as accurate as possible, please be aware that they have been composed for guidance purposes only. Therefore, the details within should not be relied on as being factually accurate and do not form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and therefore no warranty can be given as to their working ability. All photography is for illustration purposes only.