Summary - THE OLD SCHOOL, DALE LANE, ILKESTON, DALE ABBEY DE7 4PP
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious character home with large plot and excellent village setting.
Converted former school with character features and vaulted principal suite
Fully renovated throughout with modern kitchen and bathrooms
Mains gas central heating, underfloor heating in parts, double glazing
Large plot with private rear garden and concrete base for mezzanine garden room
Ample off-street parking and attractive walled forecourt
Some records list the building as semi‑detached despite detached description
Council tax level described as expensive — factor in running costs
Average mobile signal; fast broadband and very low flood risk
This converted former school building offers generous, characterful living across two floors and is presented in move-in condition following a full renovation. The open-plan kitchen/dining space and large living room anchor the layout, while the principal bedroom includes an en-suite; modern comforts include mains gas central heating, underfloor heating in parts, and double glazing.
Set directly opposite the historic Dale Abbey arch, the property occupies a large plot with private rear garden, substantial off-street parking and pleasant countryside views — ideal for family life and village living. There is historic planning permission noted for a mezzanine garden room on a concrete base in the rear garden, offering scope for further enhancement (subject to confirmation of current planning status).
Buyers should note a few practical points: council tax is described as expensive, some official data records the property as semi‑detached despite marketing as detached, and the building’s conversion retains character features (exposed brickwork and beams) that may require routine maintenance. Mobile signal is average and broadband is fast, while flood risk is low in this very affluent hamlet setting.
Overall this property will suit families or downsizers seeking a distinctive, renovated home with generous rooms, parking and a private garden in a desirable Derbyshire village location. An internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale and quality of the works carried out.
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