Hall Bank, Buxton, High Peak, SK17

Originally a lodgings house, to accommodate the entourage of visiting aristocracy to The Crescent, this splendid Grade II listed home offers a spacious interior, high ceilings, and period features, providing another glimpse into Buxton's rich history.

Hall Bank is arguably the most favoured of all Buxton’s attractive stone streets. Situated above the town’s Georgian gem, The Crescent - built as homage to Bath by the Duke of Devevonshire, this home sits in its centre. It faces onto open manicured parkland to gaze upon all the town’s grandiose landmarks.

Beautifully and sensitively restored, the house combines timeless charm with modern convenience and comforts. Benefitting from parking both front and rear; shopping, entertainment plus train station and airport bus service all within walking distance, Hall Bank provides an elegant yet practical place to call home.

Originally a lodgings house, to accommodate the entourage of visiting aristocracy to The Crescent, this splendid Grade II listed home offers a spacious interior, high ceilings, and period features, providing another glimpse into Buxton's rich history.

The current owners have accentuated the home's charm with a number of ornate and period features including a striking entrance with chequered stone flooring and an impressive cantilevered staircase made of Derbyshire gritstone. The Grade II property is graced with wood flooring in the reception rooms, sash windows, original bi-fold shutters, and panelled doorways.

The entrance hall features gleaming checkerboard floors and a grand Derbyshire stone staircase. The dining room has original oak floors, luxurious silk wallpaper, a striking mantlepiece and a gas fireplace. The large bay windows offer breathtaking park views.

The spacious kitchen features stunning granite countertops and a top-of-the-line Elan range stove. A large sash window overlooks the stone patio. An ornate light fitting lends a touch of charm, while modern conveniences like a dishwasher and under-counter fridge make life easy.

The first-floor living room also has attractive wood floors, a bay window with park views, and a cast iron fireplace with an impressive Georgian marble mantel. The sheer size, high ceilings and bespoke wallpaper add to the opulent yet homely comfort.

The first-floor bedroom boasts a plush carpet and a large sash window with captivating hillside views. The ensuite shower room features a walk-in shower and heated towel rail for ultimate comfort.

The main bedroom on the second floor offers a private sanctuary with park views. Unwind in the spacious bathroom with a unique characterful stone wall, featuring a walk-in shower, freestanding bath, and heated towel rail. An anteroom to the main bedroom and bathroom gives access to a walk-in wardrobe. The third bedroom also benefits from park views.

The beautifully preserved carved stone stairs transition to wooden ones. The staircase leads up to the attic bedroom with a dormer window. The window is placed to make the most of the hillside views. Original wood beams and roof trusses add to the overall architectural grandeur of the house.

The home offers a split-level garden and consists of a stone patio with a stone arch and steps leading down to an enclosed gravel courtyard. The space lends itself to alfresco dining or just relaxing away from the bustle of Buxton town centre. Alternatively, the space could be utilised as off-road parking. Residence permits allow for on-road parking on Hall Bank.