Alma Street, Ripley, DE5 3DT

Key Features

Summary

Welcome to The Retreat, a truly unique and beautifully maintained detached residence build in 1856 in the heart of Ripley. Tucked away on Alma Street, this extended three-bedroom cottage offers stylish and flexible living with high-quality finishes throughout.

The ground floor features and entrance hall, relaxing and spacious lounge/diner leading through to a modern open-plan kitchen with skylights. French doors from the dining area open onto the private garden — perfect for entertaining. There is also a useful utility/WC with plumbing and room for appliances. Upstairs are three nicely proportioned bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with a four piece suite.

The rear garden is a standout feature: fully paved for ease of maintenance and beautifully designed for social gatherings, including a purpose-built brick bar area, seating and outside lights — ideal for summer evenings with friends and family. Driveway parking is available to the front, and local amenities, shops, schools and transport links are all within easy reach.

Full Description

HALLWAY 1.91m (6' 3") x 3.45m (11' 4")
With timber stained glass front door, Victorian style radiator, exposed beams, slate floor and large under-stairs storage cupboard with radiator.

LOUNGE/DINER 3.79m (12' 5") x 7.03m (23' 1")
Exposed beams, decorative gas fired place (gas not connected but available), walls lights, oak effect Karndean floor, 2 x vertical column radiators, uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and uPVC double glazed French doors to the rear elevation with integral blinds.

KITCHEN 3.38m (11' 1") x 3.29m (10' 10")
Enjoying an open aspect from the dining area partly separated by a breakfast bar, featuring a range of high and low level units with laminate worktops, under-cabinet lighting, plinth lights, Rangemaster duel fuel (electric and gas) cooker with five ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, space for American style fridge/freezer, slate floor, 2 x Velux roof lights and uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

UTILITY / WC 1.20m (3' 11") x 3.35m (11' 0")
Having vanity unit with concealed flush WC and wash basin, slate floor, central heating radiator, opaque uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, double doors through to hideaway utility space with worktop, appliance spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer, shelving, Velux roof light and housing for Gas Boiler (Baxi Duo Tec)

STAIRS AND LANDING
The staircase leads from the entrance hall to the first floor landing which has a loft hatch and drop down ladder to access to a boarded and insulated loft space with lighting.

BEDROOM ONE 3.82m (12' 6") into wardrobe x 3.43m (11' 3")
Central heating radiator, spotlights, uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, sensor wall lights and fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM TWO 2.79m (9' 2") x 3.44m (11' 3")
Central heating radiator, spotlights and uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE 2.91m (9' 7") x 2.61m (8' 7") max
Central heating radiator, spotlights, single built-in wardrobe and uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM 1.91m (6' 3") x 3.43m (11' 3")
Having a four piece bathroom suite comprising rolled top bath, vanity unit with wash basin, low flush WC and separate recessed shower cubicle with twin head rainfall shower, partly tiled walls, spotlights, and opaque uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE
The side elevation provides off road parking for approx. 3 cars and also offers a brick built outbuilding, water tap and power point.

The rear garden at The Retreat is a beautifully designed, low-maintenance space perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Fully paved and zoned for outdoor living, it features a raised dining terrace, a stylish lounge area, feature Buddha water fountain and a superb covered brick bar with built-in seating. The bar is fully equipped with a Belfast sink, power, space for a fridge, and a retractable shutter screen — ideal for all-weather use.

Practical touches include outdoor power points, an outside tap, and a separate outbuilding with a WC, providing convenience for guests.

Enclosed by mature hedging and attractive fencing, this private and versatile garden is a real standout feature of the home.

GARAGE 2.64m (8' 8") x 9.18m (30' 1")
With loft storage room accessed via drop down ladder, insulated walls and ceiling, inspection pit, power, lighting, 2 x Velux windows, double garage doors to the front and uPVC door to the rear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UTILITIES
The following mains services are connected: Gas, Electric, Water & Sewerage.

WATER METER
We understand that the water supply is not metered.

BROADBAND
The estimated maximum download speed this property can get is 1800 Mbps. The Broadband type available is ULTRAFAST.

MOBILE COVERAGE = EE, Three, 02, Vodafone all provide 'good’ outdoor coverage. Network coverage may vary indoors.
Information obtained from Ofcom Broadband a mobile coverage checker. Note: Mobile signal strength can vary within the property. Prospective buyers are advised to check with individual providers for detailed coverage information.


Coalfield or Mining Area: Within the Coal Authority reporting area.

DISCLAIMER
These property particulars do not constitute or form part of the offer or contract. All measurements have been taken between internal walls using an electronic laser measure. Any appliances or services to be included in the sale have not been tested by ourselves and accordingly we recommend that all interested parties satisfy themselves as to the condition and working order prior to purchasing. None of the statements contained in these particulars or floor plans are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or perusal of the title to the property or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendor does not make, warrant or give, neither do All Agreed Limited and any persons in their employment have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. All photographs/images are to give a visual guide only and items and appliances shown within the photographs/images are not necessarily included in the sale.