The House Of Correction

, United Kingdom

Situated on the edge of the popular town of Wirksworth on the edge of the White Peak, this unique house was built in 1791 as a place where the local Justice of the Peace sent able bodied idlers and the unemployed to be put to work. Following law changes in the 19th century, the house was converted into alms houses with four front doors added and the house extended. In 1986, after a period of dereliction, it became a Grade II listed building, and was lovingly and sympathetically restored into a single home, retaining many original features including exposed stone walls and beams. With its own garden, enclosed courtyard and paddock, it now provides the ideal holiday base for visiting the Peak District. Boasting super views over the local countryside, there are super walks from the door with cycling, climbing and canoeing within a 4 mile radius. Within a 10 minute drive, you will find Carsington Water with its water sports and bird watching, World Heritage Site in the Derwent Valley with the Massson and Cromford Mills, the High Peak Trail, a disused railway line now a cycleway and bridle path. Within a half hour drive, you can visit the towns of Buxton, Bakewell and Ashbourne along with Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. A must for the family is Alton Towers and American Adventure whilst the Tramway Village at Crich provides an interesting day out. Shops, pubs and restaurants ½ mile._Ground floor: Living room with beams. Dining room with beams. Kitchen. Utility room. 1 twin bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms : 2 double (one 6ft), one with vaulted ceiling and en-suite shower room with toilet, 1 twin, 1 single. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet._Woodburner in dining room and open fire in twin bedroom (initial fuel inc). Gas CH, gas, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Video. DVD. Gas cooker. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. D/washer. Freezer. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and furniture and access to enclosed paddock. Lawned area at front of property. Parking (3 cars). No smoking.