Stepping Stone

About this property

Stepping Stone, 6 Beck Crescent, is a handsome house in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with off-road parking for four cars, an enclosed garden, and generous accommodation arranged across three storeys for families and groups. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense of room to settle in properly, whether that means gathering everyone around the table, relaxing with a film, enjoying a game together, or finding a quieter corner after a day spent exploring. At the heart of the house, the kitchen/diner is set up for everything from unhurried breakfasts to evening meals that become part of the occasion. A double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, and coffee machine make self-catering feel easy, while the utility keeps the practical side of longer stays neatly out of sight.

When the day winds down, the choice of two sitting rooms gives the house excellent flexibility. Each has a 55-inch Samsung QLED Smart TV, while the second sitting room also serves as a games room with a PlayStation 5, offering plenty to keep guests of all ages entertained. The main sitting room includes an attractive log-effect hearth with candle-style lighting and realistic decorative logs, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere without producing heat. The bedroom layout is particularly well-suited to mixed groups. On the first floor, the super-king-size bedroom has its own 43-inch Samsung QLED Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower.

A king-size bedroom, also with its own 43-inch Samsung QLED Smart TV, and a twin bedroom sit alongside the family bathroom. Head up to the second floor, and there is yet more sleeping space, with another king-size bedroom equipped with a 43-inch Samsung QLED Smart TV, a twin bedroom, and an additional shower room. A cloakroom on the main living floor adds extra convenience, while gas central heating and solar-generated electricity help keep the property comfortable and efficiently powered throughout the year. Outside, the enclosed lawned garden creates an easy extension of the living space. A John Lewis outdoor seating area provides a comfortable place for a morning drink, an afternoon in the sun, or a final catch-up before turning in.

Just a short distance away, Ashbourne’s historic Market Place offers independent shops and local cafés, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the scenic Tissington Trail or venture into Dovedale to discover its well-known stepping stones and limestone valleys. A little further afield, Bakewell invites visits to Chatsworth House, Bakewell Bridge, and the surrounding Peak District National Park, while Matlock Bath offers attractions including the Heights of Abraham cable cars, Gulliver’s Kingdom, and walks beside the River Derwent. With so much to experience nearby, Stepping Stone provides a welcoming and well-equipped base for discovering Ashbourne and this part of Derbyshire.

Lying at the southern end of the Peak District, Ashbourne is a perfect example of an English market town - market place with stalls, eccentric street plan, narrow cobbled alleys, coaching inns and almshouses. In its heyday in the 18th-century, the town was a fashionable social centre, and many fine Georgian buildings remain from this period. Today the town still has much to offer in terms of restaurants and inns and is regarded as something of a haven for antique hunters - but don’t expect a bargain! For those who prefer more outdoor pursuits, the Dove and Manifold Valleys are close by and for thrill seekers Alton Towers with its exciting collection of rides and attractions is just a short drive away.

Accommodation

Three-storey.

Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with 43-inch Samsung qled Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with 43-inch Samsung qled Smart TV, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor king-size with 43-inch Samsung qled Smart TV, 1 x second-floor twin.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, heated towel rail, basin, and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with 55-inch Samsung qled Smart TV and decorative log-effect hearth with candle-style lighting, creating a cosy focal point but not producing heat.

Second sitting/games room with 55-inch Samsung qled Smart TV and Playstation 5 disc edition.

Gas central heating and solar electricity.

Double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine, kettle, toaster.

5 x Samsung qled Smart TVs, PlayStation 5 in the second sitting/games room, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.

Off-road parking for 4 cars on the driveway to the left of the property when facing the house.

Enclosed garden with lawn, furniture, and John Lewis outdoor seating.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, river 1.3 miles.

Note: Bike storage available