This handsome High Peak home is in the heart of New Mills. Discover a rich heritage of mining and mills on the doorstep, explore the Kinder Plateau, then unwind by the wood burner or in the pretty, private garden. Pet-friendly, the property makes a fine choice for walkers, cyclists and history buffs.
Don’t be fooled by the traditional stone façade – step through the front door and you’re in a totally on-trend social space, where chic seating arranged around a wood burner includes a sofa bed, and a Smart TV invites you to chill-out as a favourite movie streams. Beyond, the kitchen/diner contains all the essentials for fuss-free self-catering, and gives access to the rear garden. When it’s time to sleep, two bedrooms and a family bathroom are on the first floor. The king-size bedroom is calm and restful, while the similarly-styled second room features a single bed with a trundle bed beneath. At the rear of the house, the enclosed garden is private, secure, and a pretty extension to your living space. Enjoy al fresco food and refreshments on the patio, and use the lockable shed to store bikes and other outdoor gear.
Find a parking spot and forget about the car for a few days; New Mills sits within the dramatic Torrs sandstone gorge, where the rivers Sett and Goyt meet. Top of your to-do list must be the Millennium Walkway, a dramatic aerial route spanning a cliffside above the Goyt and linking to Torrs Riverside Park, a starting point for several more walking and cycling routes. Alternatively, head out along the Sett Valley Trail to Hayfield (0.5 miles) at the foot of Kinder Scout. For gentler strolls, the National Trust’s Lyme Park (11 miles) offers expansive parkland and historic grounds, while Buxton (12 miles) is home to stunning architecture and show caves, and Bakewell (18 miles) was the birthplace of the famous sweet treat.