But that‘s the case with Shirland in Derbyshire, which sits two-and-a-half miles from Alfreton. And on the market with estate agents Dales And Peaks is one of the jewels in its crown, this attractive, double bay-fronted period property at a guide price of £350,000 to £375,000.
It’s The Old School House on Goose Green Lane in the sought-after village, which is surrounded by towns and an abundance of countryside.
The three-bedroom, detached house was tastefully redeveloped in 2014. The work retained much of the freehold property’s original charm, while also adding some contemporary and practical touches.
Spanning 1,246 square feet of accommodation, The Old School House is dominated by a stunning living and dining area, which is open plan.
A kitchen, bay-fronted lounge, utility room and WC complete the ground floor, while three generously proportioned bedrooms, two of which have en suite shower rooms, can be found upstairs, along with a family bathroom.
9. Utility room
This utility room or laundry room, just off the kitchen, is a handy bonus. With space for appliances, it boasts considerable room for storage. Photo: Zoopla
10. Downstairs toilet
Also on the ground floor is this toilet, with low-flush WC and wash hand basin. Neat and clean. Photo: Zoopla
11. Moving upstairs
We're going upstairs at The Old School House now. All three bedrooms, as well as the family bathroom, can be accessed via this pleasant landing. Photo: Zoopla
12. Family bathroom
Before we take a look at the bedrooms, here is the family bathroom. It comes complete with bath and overhead shower, low-flush WC, wash hand basin and cupboard unit. Photo: Zoopla