Furnace House, near Oakerthorpe, dates back to 1751 and was owned by the Hopkinson family for more than 200 years.Furnace House, near Oakerthorpe, dates back to 1751 and was owned by the Hopkinson family for more than 200 years.
Furnace House, near Oakerthorpe, dates back to 1751 and was owned by the Hopkinson family for more than 200 years.

Take a look inside this 'magnificent residence' complete with helicopter hangar in Derbyshire

A ‘magnificent’ gentleman's residence near Alfreton has gone on the market and it is full of “charm and character”.

Furnace House, near Oakerthorpe, dates back to 1751 and was owned by the Hopkinson family for more than 200 years.

The house boasts character features, six bedrooms, a large outbuilding and a helicopter hanger.

Fletcher & Company, who are marketing the Grade II listed gentleman’s residence, said the price tag will be available on application.

A spokesman said: “A magnificent Grade II listed gentleman’s detached residence dating back to 1751 with a date stone over the front door bearing the names of William and Hannah Hopkinson. Being build in mellow stone under a traditional tiled roof with dressed stone quoins, window surrounds and mullions this delightful charming property of spacious accommodation over three floors is full of charm and character with a wealth of exposed beams, stone fireplaces and leaded windows.“The property was in the ownership of the Hopkinson family, a Quaker family, that built it until 1977 when it was purchased and restored.“It stands in approximately 3.5 acres of gardens and paddocks set in a rural location surrounded by beautiful Derbyshire countryside yet within easy reach of the towns of Alfreton, Matlock and Chesterfield. Easy access to the M1 motorway via the A38 trunk road.“There is generous parking for several vehicles, a large stone outbuilding/barn with garaging and storage ideal for a variety of uses such as a annex/holiday cottage, subject to planning consent, and a further building which was used as a helicopter hanger.”