A mid row double fronted stone cottage with a commanding view. Ideal for some upgrading. Offering 2 bedrooms, shower room, living room, kitchen and conservatory porch. Gardens to front & rear, detached GARAGE & parking space. Close to local amenities & a train station, easy reach of Belper and Matlock.
WEST BANK, Ambergate
A delightful stone-built, double-fronted, mid-row, cottage-style property, occupying an elevated position with commanding views over open countryside and wooded hills. The accommodation offers: two double bedrooms; family shower room; spacious living room with open fire; conservatory porch; and fitted kitchen. There are delightful gardens to front and rear, along with off-road parking and a detached garage. The property is ideally located within easy reach of excellent local amenities at Ambergate, and just a few minutes’ drive from the towns of Matlock and Belper. Ambergate has a railway station with a regular service to Matlock, Derby and Nottingham.
Entering the property via a half-glazed panelled entrance door, which is protected by a slated storm canopy. The door opens to:
LIVING ROOM
A spacious room with front-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows, having delightful views over the Derwent Valley. There is a further rear-aspect borrowed light window to the conservatory porch. The room has a feature fireplace with a marble surround and tiled hearth with cast iron insert in an Art Nouveau style with an open grate. The room has central heating radiators, television aerial point, and original stripped pine panelled doors opening to:
KITCHEN
With a front-aspect double-glazed window taking advantage of the far-reaching views afforded by the property. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor and a range of units with cupboards set beneath a timber-effect worksurface with a tile splashback. There are wall-mounted storage cupboards with under-cabinet lighting, and open-display shelves. Set within the worksurface is a one-and-a-half-bowl sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface there is space and connection for an automatic washing machine. Fitted within the kitchen is a freestanding Beko cooker with a four-burner hob, oven, and eye-level grill. There is space for a fridge-freezer – the Lec fridge-freezer, Beko cooker and washing machine currently installed are included in the sale.
From the living room, a further panelled door with original fingerplates opens to:
CONSERVATORY PORCH
Having a half-glazed door opening onto the rear of the property. There are quarry tiles to the floor, and the room has a light and a power point.
UNDER-STAIRS STORAGE CUPBOARD
A useful storage cupboard with fitted shelving, hanging space, and a light.
From the living room, a further original stripped pine panelled door with decorative fingerplates opens to a three-quarter-turn staircase, which rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
From where panelled doors open to:
BEDROOM ONE
With front-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows enjoying views over the open countryside and wooded hills. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves.
BEDROOM TWO
Having rear-aspect double-glazed windows overlooking the garden and the woodland beyond. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a loft access hatch.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
Having a front-aspect double glazed window with obscured glass. The room is partially-tiled and has suite with: level-entry shower cubicle with mixer shower; pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror over; and low-level flush WC. There is an airing cupboard housing the combination gas-fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. The bathroom has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a shared stepped pathway rises to a communal pathway across the front of the row, from where a gate opens to a flagged terrace, taking advantage of the southerly aspect and the delightful views over the open countryside. To the side of the pathway are two tiers of terrace garden, ideal for flowering plants etc.
To the rear of the property, a shared stepped pathway leads to a private gardens. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has borders stocked with ornamental shrubs. To the top of the garden is a pergola seat supporting a honeysuckle, and there is a timber garden shed. The garden backs onto woodland creating a haven for wildlife. The property has outside lighting and water supplies
DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE (5.79m x 3.40m)
Having an up-and-over vehicle access door, power, lighting, water supply, and built-in workbench. Across the front of the garage is an off-road parking space.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) ‘B’
DIRECTIONS
Approaching Ambergate along the A6 from Matlock, after passing under the two railway bridges take the fourth turn (narrow lane) on the left opposite the bus shelter into West Bank, follow the lane up the hill where the property can be found on the left hand side shortly after the right hand bend.
Disclaimer
All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
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