Summary - 14 RIVERSDALE AMBERGATE BELPER DE56 2EU
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Character-packed village cottage with parking, garden and no upward chain — near train links to the Peaks.
- Two double bedrooms in a well-presented period cottage layout
- Cosy living room with log-burning stove and high ceilings
- Generous off-street parking — rare for cottages
- Private rear garden and patio, small plot
- Freehold and offered with no upward chain
- High flood risk — impacts insurance and may need mitigation
- Slow broadband speeds; may limit home working
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; EPC rating E
Set in the popular village of Ambergate on the edge of the Peak District, this charming two-bedroom semi-detached cottage suits first-time buyers seeking character and countryside access. The living room feels welcoming, with high ceilings, a bay window and a log-burning stove that adds warmth and atmosphere. The cottage-style kitchen and well-presented rooms mean the house is move-in ready for many buyers.
Practical strengths include generous off-street parking, a private rear garden with patio, and a freehold tenure with no upward chain — useful for a quick transaction. The location is convenient: a short walk to Ambergate train station and good road links to Belper and nearby towns, plus local primary schools rated Good.
Be clear about a few material considerations. The property sits in a high flood-risk area, which will affect insurance and may require flood mitigation. Broadband speeds are slow here, and the solid brick walls likely lack insulation, contributing to the current EPC rating of E. The plot is small and the house offers average internal space (about 721 sq ft), so it’s best suited to buyers prioritising location and character over expansiveness.
Overall, this attractive period home offers an affordable route into village life near the Peaks, especially for buyers who value character, parking and a ready-to-live-in finish, while accepting the need to manage flood risk, energy efficiency and broadband limitations.
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