Florence Nightingale’s £3m historic home with 13 bedrooms for sale in Derbyshire

House hunters seeking an escape to the Derbyshire countryside - along with a slice of history could be tempted by a new property on the market.

Florence Nightingale’s historic home, Lea Hurst, is on sale for £3,000,000.

Sitting pretty in 11.6 acres of parkland, the Grade II listed property in Holloway, Matlock boasts 13 bedrooms and a host of features that add to its jaw-dropping heritage.

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On the ground floor you can find a flagstone floored reception hall.

The stone fireplace is a pretty focal point but more eye-catching features await.

The sitting room has a striking fireplace surround with log burner, meaning you could enjoy views from the bay window while getting toasty.

A family room also features a stone fireplace, while the dining room is also another space to enjoy quality time.

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This dual aspect room with windows to the side and rear has contemporary, wall light points, stone fireplace and log burner.

Walking through to the dining room, you can access the library with more bay windows, with access to landscaped gardens.

This room was where Florence Nightingale was home-schooled by her father William.

A Butler’s pantry, Belfast feature sink unit and leaded window all add to the understated, elegant appeal of the property.

A games room also doubles up as a fabulous entertaining space, but the room’s history is yet another quirky story.

It used to be the original kitchen and still retains striking stone niches for a range and bread ovens which now accommodate an electric fire.

Bedrooms are tastefully decorated, with several offering balcony views over the countryside.

Pretty arched doors, exposed beams, a quaint courtyard, stone cellars and a lift that will take you up to all five floors to access 13 bedrooms means this property could tempt buyers seeking a slice of luxury and a characterful property.

Here are a selection of photos from the property. For more information click here.