English market town of Belper, Derbyshire

Modern detached 3-bedroomed house on the edge of an award-winning market town. Small garden and patio area at the back. Off road parking at the front. 10 min walk into the town where lots of lively events take place all through the year. 3 miles to A38 and 10 miles to M1 (J28).

Comfortable living room and separate dining room. Small enclosed back garden and patio. Electric wood-effect fire. SW facing Conservatory overlooks the garden. Quiet surburban area. Parking for 2 small cars.

About the location

Belper is a market town in the World Heritage Area of the Derwent Valley. This area is right in the middle of Britain - fairly easy access to London (1.5 hours by train from Derby - costs min 20 GBP via Megatrains) Trains run every hour Belper to Derby - takes 12 mins Our valley - the Derwent, is famous for its part in the launch of the Industrial Revolution and has many interesting mills, canals and engineering features to explore.
Peak District National Park (Pride and Prejudice country) 10 miles. Sherwood Forest (Robin Hood country and Center Parcs) 24 miles, Chatsworth House, Eyam, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Calke Abbey, Sudbury Hall all within easy reach. Cities of Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield - easy access by car/train. Manchester and Birmingham one hour. 12 miles from M1 motorway - fast roads to London and N England/Scotland. The house is a 10 min walk into the town - regular events and activities. Voted winner of `Great British High Street Award (twice!), Belper also achieved eight consecutive Gold awards and win the Large Town category for the seventh time at `East Midlands in Bloom`. Belper was also awarded Gold in Britain in Bloom. Lively arts and music scene. The town has World Heritage status and is part of the Derwent Valley Mills Site - the home of the Industrial Revolution. Nearby Ind Rev sites to see: Cromford (world`s first factory), Derby Silk Mill - now a museum. Darley Abbey (medieval monastery) Milford and Duffield (mill towns). The town is surrounded by farmland and quaint villages.

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