Exceptionally spacious stone-built end of row period property, set over 4 floors with six/seven bedrooms, two/three reception rooms,two bathrooms, generous hillside garden with rear terrace, driveway providing off-road parking, and views over the rocky outcrops of the Derwent Valley. Ideal for B&B.
Exceptionally spacious stone-built end of row period property, set over 4 floors with six/seven bedrooms, two/three reception rooms ,two bathrooms, generous hillside garden with rear terrace, driveway providing off-road parking, and views over the rocky outcrops of the Derwent Valley. Ideal for B&B.
Presented is an exceptionally spacious stone-built end of row period property with accommodation over four floors. It is stylish and characterful with many quirky features and offers up to six bedrooms including a first floor sitting room. The second floor has a further three bedrooms, the largest of which has a variety of uses. There is a main bathroom on the first floor and a walk-in shower room on the second floor. The ground floor houses the dining room/sitting room, and breakfast room/kitchen with utility room off. Outside is an extensive, well stocked and maintained, hillside garden, and a driveway providing off road parking. Ideally located between Matlock and Matlock Bath where there are excellent amenities. The property offers the opportunity for bed and breakfast/Airbnb if required. It is just a three-minute walk to the railway station.
Matlock Bath is a delightfully picturesque area of the Derwent Valley with steep sided wooded hills, rocky crags and pretty houses following the river. Extensively visited in Victorian times, when the area gained the name 'Little Switzerland', by people coming to take the waters which are rich in mineral deposits and issue from underground springs at a constant temperature. The area offers fine walks and views, canoeing, rock climbing, and good local amenities. Situated at the edge of the Peak District on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby and Nottingham and the nearby towns of Chesterfield and Wirksworth.
Entering the property via an original broad entrance door, with an overdoor light, opening to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 16'5 x 4'0 (5.0m x 1.21m)
Having panelling to dado height, ceramic tiled floor, staircase rising to the upper floor, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a phone point. A half glazed panelled door opens to:
DINING/SITTING ROOM 17'3 x 12'6 (5.26m x 3.81m) and 6'3 x 2'10 (1.9m x 0.86m) measured into the bay
Having a front aspect UPVC double glazed bay with side windows, the room is elegantly proportioned with panelling to dado height, cornice and centre ceiling rose. A feature fireplace with cast iron insert housing a living flame gas fire, two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves and television aerial point.
From the hallway a door opening leads to:
BREAKFAST/KITCHEN 19'0 x 11'5 (5.79m x 3.48m) maximum measurements
Having a side aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window, a quarry tiled floor, and faux beams to the ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with shaker style cupboards and drawers beneath a solid timberwork surface with a matching up stand and tiled splashback and has wall mounted cupboards with under cabinet lighting. The work surface returns creating a peninsula breakfast bar providing a room divide. Set within the work surface is a one and a half bowl stainless sink with mixer tap and a ceramic hob with extractor over. Fitted within the kitchen are a pair of Neff fan assisted electric ovens and a further Neff microwave. Fitted beneath the work surface is a 12-place setting dishwasher. There is ample space for a fridge freezer.
To the dining area there is a feature fireplace in rustic stone housing a multi fuel stove. There is a vertical column radiator with thermostatic valve and a television aerial point. A half-glazed door leads to:
UTILITY ROOM 6'4 x 6'6 (1.93m x 1.98m)
Having a half-glazed entrance door opening onto the side of the property, coat hanging space, open shelves and a good range of storage cupboards, and a work surface beneath which is space and connection for an automatic washing machine and space for further white goods. Sited within the room is the gas fired boiler which provides heating and hot water to the property.
From the hallway a staircase rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 18'0 x 5'3 (5.48m x 1.6m)
With side aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window and in-built wooden storage cupboards with slatted shelving space. Panelled doors lead to:
FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM ONE 15'9 x 12'5 (4.8m x 3.78m) measured into the bay
With a UPVC floor-length double-glazed bay window with side double glazed windows enjoying views of the surrounding wooded area and rocky outcrops of the Derwent valley. The room has panelling to dado height with elegant original cornice to the ceiling, a fireplace with a cast iron and tiled insert having raised hearth and open grate, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point.
From the first floor landing a panelled door opens to:
BEDROOM TWO 8'11 x 11'2 (2.71m x 3.4m)
With a side aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window overlooking the gardens, having a panelled headboard with over-bed reading lights, built in storage cupboards, open shelves, and a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with an immersion heater. A central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point.
From the first floor landing a further panelled door opens to:
BEDROOM THREE 8'7 x 12'6 (2.62m x 3.81m)
Having a front aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window with views to the surrounding area similar to Bedroom One. A double room with a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point.
FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM 8'6 x 7'2 (2.59m x 2.18m)
A partially tiled room with ceramic tiled floor, having a suite with bath with spa jets and electric shower over with glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and dual flush close coupled WC. There is an extractor fan, and a chrome finished ladder-style towel radiator.
From the First Floor Landing a staircase rises to:
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 17'2 x 5'2 (5.23m x 1.57m) and 12'0 x 5'2 (3.66m x 1.57m)
With side aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window with views over the garden.
There is a staircase rising to the upper floor, a door leading to a rear entrance lobby which gives access to the garden, a good range of built-in storage cupboards, and a telephone point.
From the Second Floor Landing panelled doors open to:
BEDROOM FOUR 12'6 x 12'6 (3.81m x 3.81m)
Having a front aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window with views to the surrounding area similar to Bedroom One. There is a vanity style wash hand basin with storage cupboard underneath, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point. This room is currently used as an office.
BEDROOM FIVE 9'0 x 9'6 (2.74m x 2.9m)
Having side aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window overlooking the garden at the rear of the property. With a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial and telephone point.
BEDROOM SIX 8'8 x 12'8 (2.64m x 3.86m)
Having a front aspect UPVC double glazed sliding sash window enjoying views of the surrounding wooded area. A built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror front, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial point.
SECOND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM 8'11 x 3'6 (2.72m x 1.09) widening to 5'7 (1.7m) in the shower
A fully tiled room with ceramic tiled floor, having a rear aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass, suite with shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin with mirrored cabinet over, dual flush close coupled WC, and a chrome finish ladder-style towel radiator.
From the second floor landing a staircase rises to:
LOFT SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 7 21'6 x 17'2 (6.55m x 5.23m)
Built into the shape of the roof with exposed roof purlins, having a side aspect UPVC double-glazed sliding sash gable and window with views reaching to the open fields that surround the area, a pair of velux roof lights with views over the river to the wooded hills beyond, a further rear aspect velux window floods the room with natural light. There is an access door into the eave space creating storage, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point. The room would be ideal as a work from home space, hobby suite, studio, gym, or guest room.
OUTSIDE
At the front of the property is a forecourt garden with flagged pathway giving access to the entrance door and raised borders stocked with flowering plants. To the side of the property a driveway provides off road parking and gives access to the rear entrance door.
To the side and rear of the property is an exceptionally, carefully designed, generous hillside garden. Immediately to the rear of the property, accessed from the second floor level, is a terrace with terrazzo tiles and a pergola supporting climbing plants. There is an open store shed. A crazy paved pathway leads through borders well stocked with a good variety of ornamental shrubs, mature trees, and flowering plants, designed to give colour and interest throughout the year. Stepped pathways lead to secluded seating areas.
To the top of the garden is a SUMMERHOUSE 8'1 x 9'8 (2.46m x 2.95m) to the front of which are vegetable beds and fruit trees. To the upper terrace is an ornamental garden pond stocked with lilies, with superb views across the valley and to High Tor. Within the garden a pathway leads to a secluded seating area and a personnel gate opening to Dale Road. Situated within the garden is a timber garden shed and a timber constructed greenhouse.
The property has outside lighting with PIR sensors.
Off the driveway a small opening leads to a cavern which runs up the hillside under the garden.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property. There is an established right of way at the very top of the garden for use by neighbours should the need arise. The property has undergone some refurbishment following water ingress to the ground floor.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'E'
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock Crown Square along the A6 towards Matlock Bath, after passing under the railway bridge, follow the road for approximately 1 mile where the property can be found on the right-hand side.
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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