Situated within the heart of the historic village of Crich, 7 The Common is a truly distinctive and character-filled home dating back to the 1880s. Arranged across four floors, the property offers surprisingly versatile accommodation alongside a wealth of charm, history, and flexible living space.
Originally forming part of the village’s historic commercial past, the property has previously been used as both a shop and hairdresser, adding to its unique appeal and sense of heritage. Internally, the home blends period character with practical modern living, featuring exposed stone walls, an original range feature, generous storage areas, and thoughtfully improved spaces created by the current owners.
The accommodation includes a welcoming living room, a spacious and light-filled kitchen/diner ideal for entertaining, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, separate WC, and a useful ground floor cloakroom. The basement level has been adapted to provide flexible additional rooms currently used as a games room and playroom, offering fantastic versatility for growing families, home working, hobbies, or further personalisation.
Outside, the property benefits from a charming sandstone courtyard providing a low-maintenance outdoor seating space perfect for relaxing or entertaining during the warmer months.
The location is one of the property’s strongest features. Positioned just moments from Crich's vibrant Market Square, residents can enjoy cafés, a bakery, local shops, restaurants, doctors, pharmacy, community events, and excellent countryside walks all within easy walking distance. The village itself is renowned for its welcoming community atmosphere, family-friendly environment, and beautiful surrounding scenery.
Excellent transport links are also nearby, with bus routes connecting surrounding towns including Matlock, Belper, Ripley, and Alfreton, while nearby rail stations provide convenient access along the Derby to Matlock line and towards the Peak District.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly individual home full of warmth, character, and flexibility in one of Derbyshire’s most desirable historic village setting
Lower Ground Floor
Located within the basement level are four versatile rooms offering excellent additional living and recreational space.
The largest of the four rooms is currently utilised as a games room and benefits from light and power. The second-largest room is arranged as an additional sitting room, featuring a double-glazed window to the side elevation, an attractive fireplace, TV point, and light and power.
The remaining two rooms are currently used as playrooms and both enjoy characterful exposed stone walls, together with light and power, making them ideal for a variety of uses including hobbies, storage, home office space or further recreational areas.
Open-Plan Living Kitchen
Entered via a UPVC door from the front elevation, this impressive open-plan living kitchen is flooded with natural light from large double-glazed windows. Full of character, the room features exposed original stonework, wood flooring, a radiator, and a useful log store.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units complemented by solid wood work surfaces and a traditional Belfast sink. Additional features include an integrated gas range with extractor hood, integrated fridge/freezer, under-counter space and plumbing for a washing machine, and under-cupboard lighting.
Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor, while doors provide access to the utility/guest cloakroom and the main living room, creating a practical and sociable layout ideal for modern living.
Utility Room
With a continuation of the flooring from the open-plan living kitchen, the utility room provides practical everyday space and features shelving and useful coat storage. A door leads through to the guest cloakroom.
Guest Cloakroom
Fitted with a low-level WC and vanity wash hand basin, this useful guest cloakroom also benefits from a wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail and wood flooring.
Living Room
A beautifully presented reception room featuring wood flooring, a double-glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the courtyard, a radiator with decorative cover, bespoke fitted cupboards, and a TV point.
The focal point of the room is the original cast-iron stove, set within a charming stone fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A UPVC stable door provides direct access to the courtyard, while a staircase rises to the first-floor landing.
First floor landing
Accessed via the side hallway staircase, the first-floor landing is a bright and characterful space featuring bespoke fitted bookcases, a large Velux rooflight providing excellent natural light, and wood flooring. Internal doors lead to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom One
A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a double-glazed window to the side elevation with a bespoke window seat, wood flooring, and a wall-mounted radiator with decorative cover.
Bedroom Two
Having a double-glazed window to the front elevation, wood flooring, and a wall-mounted radiator.
Bedroom Three
Featuring a double-glazed window to the front elevation, wood flooring, and a radiator.
Family Bathroom
Beautifully appointed with contemporary fittings, the family bathroom comprises a panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin, and a low-level flush WC. The room is complemented by tiled walls, a chrome heated towel rail, and modern fixtures and finishes throughout.
Second Floor Landing
Providing access to the attic bedroom.
Attic Space
A charming and versatile room featuring a Velux rooflight to the side elevation, wood flooring, and useful storage within the roof eaves.
Outside
To the side elevation is an attractive stone courtyard, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The courtyard benefits from gated access to the street and offers a private and characterful outdoor seating area.
Parking is on the street.
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1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Derbyshire Properties have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
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