Beautifully SPACIOUS semi-det family home, situated in a convenient position close to Matlock centre with SCENIC VIEWS of surrounding countryside. 3 double beds, bath+shower rooms, LGF utility+WC, spacious sitting room, dining room w/ balcony, kitchen w/ ORIGINAL STONE FEATURES, rear garden + patio.
An exceptionally spacious semi-detached family home retaining original features, offering three double bedrooms, family bathroom, ground floor shower room, spacious sitting room, dining room with balcony off, a good-sized lower ground floor kitchen with original stone features, and a lower ground floor utility room and WC residing within the former cellar area. There is a good-sized rear enclosed garden with patio. Matlock is a picturesque spa town in the heart of Derbyshire close to the Peak District National Park, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The town has a wealth of historic buildings as well as excellent local amenities and good primary and secondary schools. At the centre of the town is Hall Leys Park with sports facilities, children's play area, formal gardens, and a riverside walk. Situated on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby and Nottingham and the nearby towns of Chesterfield (9 miles), Wirksworth (4.5miles) and Bakewell (8 miles). There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.
Entering the property via a broad panelled door with a semi-circled borrowed light window over which opens to an:
ENTRANCE PORCH 1.26m x 0.93m
Having tiled wood-effect laminate flooring with matwell to the entrance door, and a half-glazed glass door, with decorative glass pane over and side light decorative windows, which opens to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 2.89m x 1.27m maximum measurements
With panelling to dado height, original cornice to the ceiling, and a panelled door opening to:
SITTING ROOM 4.85m x 3.86m measured into the bay
Having front aspect UPVC double glazed bay windows, original cornice to the ceiling and centre ceiling rose. There is shelving fitted within a recessed archway, and a feature fireplace with wooden mantel and marble hearth, housing a living flame gas fire. There are two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, and a television aerial point.
From the reception hallway an arched opening leads to:
INNER HALLWAY 2.04m x 1.71m maximum measurements
An L-shaped hallway, having a staircase leading to the upper floor accommodation, panelling to dado height, original cornice to the ceiling, and panelled doors which open to:
INNER LOBBY 1.23m x 1.16m
With original wooden panels to the ceiling and a fitted cupboard providing hanging space and storage shelving. A further panelled door, with obscured-glass window over, opens to:
SHOWER ROOM 1.83m x 1.78m
Having a rear aspect sliding sash double glazed UPVC window opening to an original casement window overlooking the garden. A partially tiled room, having suite with pedestal hand wash basin, dual flush closed coupled WC, and a corner shower cubicle with mixer shower and handheld shower spray.
DINING ROOM 4.16m x 3.37m
With rear aspect sliding sash windows, and a pair of doors, with light window over, opening to the balcony and providing superb views over the hilltops to the countryside surrounding the town. The room has original cornice to the ceiling, decorative centre ceiling rose, and a decorative feature fireplace with wooden mantel, decorative and tiled insert, and a marble hearth. There is a fitted glass-fronted display cabinet with shelving, a fitted Ideal electronic thermostat, and a central heating radiator.
From the dining room a panelled door opens to stone steps which descend to:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR INNNER HALLWAY 1.19m x 1.06m
Having fitted shelving above the stairs, an exposed wooden beam, stone flooring, and a fitted cupboard with shelving providing storage space. An opening leads to:
UTILITY ROOM/FORMER CELLAR 3.32m x 3.03m and 4.72m x 1.35m maximum measurements
With a painted stone floor, power and lighting. There are fitted cupboards providing storage space, with space and connection beneath for a washing machine and other white goods. The room has a closed-off coal shaft opening, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a panelled door which opens to:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR WC 1.8m x 1.55m
Having a pedestal wash hand basin, dual flush close coupled WC, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and an extractor fan. Sited within the room is the Ideal combi-boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.
From the lower ground floor inner hall, a half glazed panelled door with obscured glass, with side light windows with obscured glass, opens to:
KITCHEN 4.79m x 3.96m
With rear aspect windows and a half glazed panelled door with obscured glass, opening to the garden. The kitchen has original stone flooring and is fitted with a range of wooden cupboards and drawers set beneath a worksurface with wooden upstand and tiled splashback. Fitted within the worksurface is a 1 ½ bowl porcelain sink with mixer tap. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space, fitted shelving and spice rack. Appliances include a Neff microwave, and a Rangemaster cooker with 5-burner gas hob, hot plate, double oven and grill, and plate warmer, with illuminated extractor vent over. There is an original brick feature fire opening, with stone lintel and wooden mantel, housing an original Excelsior1882 stove, currently not in use, providing a beautiful feature within the room. Beneath a window is an original stone-built sink with drainage hole. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
From the inner hallway a staircase rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 3.89m x 1.83m
Having a side aspect sliding sash window, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and panelled doors opening to:
BEDROOM ONE 3.94m x 2.88m
With a front aspect UPVC double glazed window, original cornice to the ceiling, fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
BEDROOM TWO 3.30m x 2.95m
Having rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows with spectacular far-reaching views to Riber Castle, Heights of Abraham and the surrounding countryside. The room has original cornice to the ceiling, a decorative feature fire opening, with brick insert, and stone hearth, a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a telephone point.
BEDROOM THREE 3.96m x 2.28m
With front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, original cornice to the ceiling, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and telephone point.
WALK IN WARDROBE 1.83m x 1.25m maximum measurements
Having power and lighting, loft access hatch, fitted shelving, and a fitted cupboard with slatted shelving, storage space beneath, and a shaver point.
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.28m x 2.12m
With rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows with similar views to bedroom two. A partially tiled, room with original wood panelling to the ceiling, and suite with pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and fitted mirror over, close coupled WC, inset bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray, and a level-entry shower cubicle with electric shower with handheld shower spray. There is a chrome finish ladder style towel radiator, and a fitted wooden shelving unit.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is an area of enclosed patio with space for pot plants. From the main road a pedestrian access gate opens to a flagged stone pathway leading to the rear of the property. The pathway connects to an area of patio, having space for pot plants and providing access to the rear entrance door. From the patio, stone steps lead to an area of enclosed rear garden, laid to lawn, bordered with bushes, ornamental shrubs, and flowering plants, providing colour and interest throughout the year. Within the garden are mature trees, a garden shed, and a further patio area with ample space for garden furniture. There is outside lighting with PIR sensors and water supply.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property. There is a right of way for the neighbouring property along the pedestrian access pathway from the main road.
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'D'
TENURE Freehold
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock Crown Square via Bank Road, follow the road up the hill, turning right at the crossroads by County Hall on to Smedley Street East, 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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