Summary - The Old Post House, Lea Shaw, Holloway, MATLOCK DE4 5AT
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Versatile dual-occupancy cottage with spectacular valley outlook and modern updates.
- Stone-built former village post office with historic character
- Arranged as two linked two-bedroom units, ideal for annexe or let
- Panoramic south-facing valley views from elevated patios
- Brand-new, unused kitchen and shower room in Post Office Cottage
- New sash windows and front door fitted in recent years
- Low-maintenance paved forecourt and outdoor dining terraces
- Modest plot size; not a large garden
- Slow broadband and above-average council tax
A handsome stone-built former village post office, The Old Post House is presented as one detached property but arranged as two cleverly linked two-bedroom units. Sympathetic modernisation has kept period charm—exposed stone, beams and a wood-burning stove—while adding new sash windows, a new front door and stylish contemporary finishes. The higher-level patios and double-fronted façade take full advantage of spectacular south-facing valley views.
The layout works well for flexible living: use as a single spacious family home with separate annexe space, a permanent annexe for relatives, or as a rental/holiday-let plus principal residence. Both kitchens and living areas have external doors onto paved seating/dining patios, and the Post Office Cottage kitchen and shower room are brand new and unused. The property has separate heating controls for the cottage and main house (one bill).
Practical positives include low-maintenance paved forecourt and patios, generous room sizes across three floors and very low local crime in a prosperous rural village with good local amenities. Holloway offers a primary school, shop, butcher, café and country walks, with Matlock, Wirksworth and the Peak District a short drive away.
Buyers should note a few material points: the plot is modest in size rather than expansive, broadband speeds are reported as slow, and council tax is above average. Overall, this is a characterful, versatile home offering strong dual-occupancy potential and excellent village views, ideal for families wanting flexible accommodation or buyers seeking an income opportunity.
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