A unique opportunity. Stunning, detached, stone, five bedroom family home with far reaching views, indoor swimming pool and workshop, set in approx. 0.92 acres. Sweeping driveway with turning circle, double garage and detached wooden garage.
An exceptionally spacious 1950s detached stone-built family home with good sized driveway with turning circle, extended parking area, and an attached double garage, providing parking for several vehicles. The property is surrounded by generous gardens with large vegetable patch, wooden stable, external swimming pool, wooden second garage, and attached stone-built boiler room/storage shed. The accommodation comprises five bedrooms; ensuite and dressing room to main; family shower room; separate WC and ground floor WC; good sized breakfast kitchen with pantry off, utility room; spacious living dining room; drawing room; and sunroom. The property has many original features throughout and benefits from superb views over the neighbouring fields to the wooded hills of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales countryside.
Entering the property via a wooden stable-style door, with side light windows, which opens to:
ENTRANCE PORCH/UTILITY ROOM 4.41m x 2.03m
Having a rear aspect UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden, matwell to the entrance door, slatted wooden doors opening to a fitted storage cupboard with hanging rail and storage space, original stone feature walls, and a central heating radiator. To the far-end of the room is a fitted worksurface, set within which is a stainless sink. Beneath the worksurface is space and connection for a washing machine. Within the room is further space and connection for a free-standing fridge freezer or other white goods.
An archway with a pair of decorative iron gate doors opens to:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 3.90m x 3.03m and 3.04m x 2.18m maximum measurements
With rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows, the kitchen area is fitted with a range of wooden cupboards and drawers set beneath a worksurface with wooden upstand and tile splashback. Set within the worksurface are two stainless sinks with mixer tap and draining boards. To the centre of the room is an AGA stove with fitted ovens and hot plate. Extending to the side is a second marble-topped worksurface, set within which is a 2-ring electric hob. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space, and an inset serving hatch to the dining room. Beneath the worksurface is space and connection for a dishwasher.
A stone archway opens to an inset DINING/BREAKFAST AREA 2.57m x 1.78m with fitted benches and space for a good-sized dining table. There is a front aspect UPVC double glazed window, side aspect borrowed-light window to the entrance porch, tiled and wood-panelled walls, and a central heating radiator.
From the kitchen area a wooden door opens to:
PANTRY 1.60m x 1.31m
A fully tiled room with a rear aspect window, side light window to the utility room, fitted shelving, and lighting.
From the kitchen a further wooden door opens to:
INNER HALLWAY 4.22m x 1.03m
With parquet flooring, staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, wall light points, and doors opening to:
GROUND FLOOR WC 2.20m x 0.93m maximum measurements
Having a UPVC double glazed side aspect window with obscured glass, being illuminated by downlight spotlights, with a low level flush WC, wall hung hand wash basin, and a fitted electric radiator.
A door opens to a good sized understairs storage space.
LIVING DINING ROOM 6.27m x 4.15m maximum measurements
A spacious room currently carpeted, with original parquet flooring beneath, having a rear aspect borrowed-light window to the sunroom. The room has a central exposed beam to the ceiling, decorative centre ceiling roses, and an exposed stone feature fireplace with marble hearth, housing an open grate coal fire. There is a television aerial point, and wall and ceiling light points. To the dining area is ample space for dining furniture, an inset serving hatch opening from the breakfast kitchen, and a fitted electric radiator.
A pair of central glazed wooden doors, with side light windows, opens to:
SUNROOM 6.23m x 1.76m maximum measurements
Having rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows and patio doors, with light window above, opening to the rear patio and garden. The room has power, lighting, and ample space for garden furniture.
From the inner hallway a wooden arched opening leads to:
EXTENDED HALLWAY 7.13m x 1.36m
With exposed stone walls, marble-tiled flooring, wood panelling to the ceiling, and a front aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass. The hallway is illuminated by downlight spotlights, has inset shelving, a central heating radiator, fitted electric radiator, and wooden doors opening to useful storage cupboards.
A decorative wooden door opening leads to a good-sized CLOAKROOM with wood panelled walls, a circular front aspect double glazed window, marble-tiled flooring continuing from the hallway, fitted hanging rail and coat hooks, and lighting.
From the extended hallway an obscured glass door, with obscured side light windows, opens to:
SECOND FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH 2.20m x 1.46m
A stone-built porch with a pair of wooden entrance doors, matwell to the floor, an arched front aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass, marble-tiled flooring, inset letter box, and a decorative tiled wall niche with stone sill and fitted light above.
From the extended hallway glass doors open to:
DRAWING ROOM 6.30m x 4.74m
A spacious and bright room with exposed stone feature walls, wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, marble-tiled flooring, a side aspect central glazed wooden door, with side aspect window and light windows above, opening to the sunroom, and dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the garden. The room has ceiling light points, and a stone fire opening with stone mantel and hearth, currently housing an electric fire. There are three central heating radiators.
OFFICE/STUDY 3.30m x 3.15m
With wooden parquet flooring, front aspect UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the driveway, fitted shelving, a central heating radiator, and currently having a fitted wheelchair lift providing access to the upper floor accommodation.
From the inner hallway, a half-turn staircase with front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 2.31m x 1.35m and 2.29m x 0.88m and 3.72m x 1.07m maximum measurements
Having wooden flooring, wall light points, loft access hatch, and a range of fitted cupboards providing storage space. Doors open to:
BEDROOM TWO 4.32m x 4.31m and 1.61m x 1.17m maximum measurements
With rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows, overlooking the gardens and providing superb views to the surrounding wooded hills, and further front aspect borrowed light windows to the extended landing. A spacious double bedroom with wooden flooring, two central heating radiators, and fitted headboard with storage drawers and shelving beneath. There is a pedestal hand wash basin with fitted mirror over, light and shaver point, and a pair of doors opening to a walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rail providing storage space.
BEDROOM THREE 4.35m x 2.40m maximum measurements
Having wooden flooring, rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows, fitted shelving, wall-hung mirror with light and shaver point over, and a pair of doors opening to a walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rail providing storage space.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.20m x 3.04m
With rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows, with similar views to bedroom two. A good-sized double bedroom with wooden flooring, wall light points, a central heating radiator, fitted shelving, and a pair of doors opening to a walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rail providing storage space.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM 2.59m x 1.68m
A fully tiled room, built into the shape of the roof, with wet-room-style mixer shower with handheld shower spray, pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap, and a chrome-finish towel radiator. The room has side aspect UPVC double glazed windows with obscured glass, fitted mirrors, wall light points with shaver point, fitted Dimplex heater, and a pair of wooden doors opening to a good-sized airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving, wall light point, and housing the hot water tank for the property.
WC 1.61m x 0.81m
Built into the shape of the roof, with a front aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass, and a low-level WC.
From the first floor landing and opening leads to:
EXTENDED LANDING 7.36m x 1.31m
With exposed stone walls, wooden flooring, front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, wood panelling to the ceiling, a central heating radiator, and a pair of wooden doors opening to a good sized storage cupboard with hanging rail and fitted mirror. Glass doors open to:
BEDROOM ONE 6.32m x 4.77m maximum measurements
A spacious and bright room, with exposed stone feature wall, wooden flooring, and dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and providing superb views of the surrounding countryside. Having wall light points, central heating radiators, and fitted headboard unit with shelving, light points, and storage cupboards beneath. The room is partially split into a dressing room area; having a range of fitted wooden wardrobes with sliding doors, hanging rails, and shelving; and an inset vanity desk with fitted mirrors and light above, and seating space beneath.
From the dressing room area, obscured glass doors open to:
ENSUITE 3.43m x 2.67m
A fully tiled room, having dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows with obscured glass, wall light points, and suite comprising panel bath with mixer tap; bidet with mixer tap; pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap; low level flush WC; quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower with handheld shower spray. There is a central heating radiator, electric chrome finish towel radiator, fitted electric heater, fitted shelving, and fitted corner vanity desk unit with mirrors and light with shaver point above.
A pair of wooden doors open to a good-sized airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving and hanging rail. Sited within the cupboard is an immersion heater which provides hot water to the extended part of the property.
STORAGE/DRESSING AREA 2.66m x 2.42m
Built into the shape of the roof, with a side aspect circular double glazed window, front aspect Velux roof light window, loft access hatch, and fitted shelving.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.32m x 3.14m
Having wooden flooring, front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, and a pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap, wood splashback, and fitted light over. A pair of wooden doors open to a good-sized walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving providing storage space. The room is currently fitted with a wheelchair lift providing access to the lower floor accommodation.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a generous driveway, with extended parking area providing parking for several vehicles, leading to a spacious turning circle with central decorative stone feature housing a mature holly bush. The driveway is bordered with areas of garden laid to lawn enclosed by a stone wall, mature trees and bushes.
Accessed from the driveway is an open-fronted arched stone entrance porch, leading to the property entrance door, and a good sized attached:
GARAGE 6.01m x 4.86m maximum measurements
With sliding panel vehicular access doors, dual aspect obscured double glazed windows, a loft access hatch, lighting, power, shelving, space and connection for white goods, and an inspection pit, currently covered, residing to one side of the garage.
To the right of the property is an attached stone-built WORKSHOP 2.70m x 2.47m with lighting, fitted shelving, fitted porcelain sink, side aspect UPVC double glazed windows with obscured glass, and wooden door opening to:
BOILER ROOM 3.49m x 2.69m having dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows with obscured glass, power, lighting, fitted shelving, and fitted wooden workbench with storage cupboard beneath. Sited within the corner of the room is a Glowworm Hideaway boiler providing central heating to the property.
Beyond the side of the workshop the driveway extends further to an erected WOODEN GARAGE with storage space or parking space for one vehicle.
A path leads from the extended driveway to a good-sized vegetable plot, currently used for compost, surrounded by mature bushes and trees, with enclosed raised border to the side housing ornamental shrubs and mature trees.
From the extended parking area, a flagstone path leads past an original wooden CHANGING HUT with dual aspect windows, a pair of glazed wooden entrance doors, and outside lighting.
The path continues to a spacious bespoke wooden POOL HOUSE 12.18m x 7.61m maximum measurements having sliding panel entrance doors, and dual aspect side light windows and roof light windows, flooding the room with natural light. With a good sized heated swimming pool complete with access steps with handrail and pool cover, the room has downlight spotlights, wall vents, space for lounge chairs/sunbeds or other seating, and a wooden door which opens to:
CHANGING ROOM 2.45m x 1.84m having tiled flooring, side light window with obscured glass, corner shower cubicle with Mira sport electric shower with mermaid board splashback, dual flush close coupled WC, wall fitted porcelain sink with electric Stiebel Eltron tap, fitted bench seat, and lighting.
To the end of the flagstone path is a cast iron pedestrian access gate leading to the rear garden.
From the cast iron gate, a stone path leads around the rear and sides of the property, from which an extended path provides access to the spacious enclosed rear garden, laid to lawn, surrounded by mature hedging, holly bushes, trees and a stone wall.
Immediately to the rear of the property is an area of flagstone patio, providing access to the doors to the sunroom, and having ample space for garden furniture and pot plants.
From the patio stone steps descend between stone walls, with borders housing climbing plants and berry bushes, leading to the garden.
There is outside lighting and water supply.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property. The property benefits from 19 solar panels to the roof.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'H'
COUNCIL TAX COST (PA) (Correct at time of publication) '£4,094.20'
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock along the A632 towards Chesterfield, after descending Slack Hill turn left just before the Kelstedge Inn onto Vernon Lane, where the property can be found on the left-hand side, identified by a nameplate on the main gate.
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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