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.
13. Main bedroom
All three bedrooms are of a similar size, although this is considered to be the main one. Bright and comfortable. it boasts an en suite shower room to the left. Photo: Zoopla
14. En suite magnifique!
No-one can complain about the en suite facilities for the main bedroom at the Shirland property. Top billing goes to the shower cubicle. Photo: Zoopla
15. Alive with light
Alive with light and space is this second bedroom. Its en suite shower room is to the right of the photo. Photo: Zoopla
16. Compact but pleasant
Another compact but pleasant en suite shower room - this time for the second bedroom in the house. Photo: Zoopla