Stone built Edwardian property in an elevated position with BREATHTAKING FAR-REACHING VIEWS over Matlock Bath. 2 double bedrooms, sitting room, drawing room, dining kitchen,utility , bathroom, shower room, WC. Close to excellent local amenities
Stone built Edwardian property in an elevated position with BREATHTAKING FAR-REACHING VIEWS over Matlock Bath. 3 double bedrooms, sitting room, drawing room/bed 3, dining kitchen, utility , bathroom, shower room, WC. Close to excellent local amenities.
A wonderfully presented stone-built Edwardian property residing in an elevated position with spectacular views over Matlock Bath to the surrounding Derbyshire Dales countryside. With a wealth of original features throughout, the accommodation includes two double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, separate WC, dining kitchen with utility room off, sitting room, drawing room/bedroom three, and front aspect patio plus external storeroom.
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 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. Wirksworth and Bakewell. There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.
Entering the property via a panelled wooden entrance door, with light window over, which opens to:
ENTRANCE HALL 1.3m x 0.9m
Having a staircase rising to the upper-floor accommodation, matwell to the floor, cornice to the ceiling, and panelled doors opening to:
SITTING ROOM 4.4m x 2.7m
With painted wooden flooring, cornice to the ceiling, and front aspect bay window with glazed panel doors opening to the front raised patio providing superb far-reaching views over Matlock Bath and the River Derwent. The room has a decorative cast-iron fireplace with tiled hearth and an open grate.
DINING KITCHEN 4.0m x 2.75m
Having front aspect windows, having similar views to the sitting room, wooden flooring, and a range of shaker-style cupboards and drawers set beneath a wood-effect worksurface with tile splashback. Set within the worksurface is a ceramic 4-ring hob with tile splashback, with fitted Cooke&Lewis fan-assisted oven and grill beneath, being set into the original chimney breast with exposed stone lintel over.
The room has partially panelled walls, a central heating radiator, and ample space for dining furniture.
A door opening leads to:
UTILITY ROOM 2.2m x 0.9m and 2.8m x 1.7m
Forming part of the original kitchen, the room has a range of cupboards and drawers set beneath a wood-effect worksurface with tile splashback, set within which is a stainless sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worksurface is a Bush undercounter dishwasher. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights and there is space and connection for a free-standing fridge-freezer.
From the entrance hall a staircase with turned spindles and newels rises to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 3.9m x 1.75m
With a staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation with good sized understairs storage cupboard having lighting and shelving, panelled wooden rear entrance door with light window over, and a central heating radiator.
Panelled doors open to:
DRAWING ROOM 4.4m x 2.7mm
Having front aspect bay windows providing superb views over Matlock Bath to the surrounding Derbyshire Dales countryside. The room has cornice to the ceiling, fitted picture rail, a central heating radiator, and a feature fireplace with brick insert, decorative tiled hearth and cast-iron surround, housing an open grate.
BATHROOM 3.7m x 1.8m
With a front aspect sliding sash window, a partially tiled room having suite comprising free-standing bath with clawed feet and mixer tap with handheld shower spray; pedestal hand wash basin with tile splashback.
There is a wall-mounted storage cupboard, and panelled door opening to a useful airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving and housing the gas-fired boiler providing hot water and central heating to the property.
SEPARATE WC 2.0m x 0.8m
Having rear aspect windows with obscured glass, tiled flooring, fitted shelving, dado rail, and dual flush close coupled WC.
SHOWER ROOM 2.5m x 1.1m
With rear aspect windows with obscured glass and fitted window blind. A fully tiled room with wet-room-style mixer shower with handheld shower spray; wall hung hand wash basin; central heating radiator and an extractor fan.
From the first-floor landing, a half-turn staircase with turned spindles and newels, and front aspect velux roof light window over, rises to:
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 1.5m x 0.9m
Having a loft access hatch and panelled doors which open to:
BEDROOM ONE 5.1m x 2.7m
Built into the shape of the roof, a spacious double bedroom, with rear aspect Velux roof light window with obscured glass, and front aspect sliding sash windows providing spectacular views over the open fields and wooded hills of the Derbyshire Dales countryside that encompass the town. The room has wood effect laminate to the floor, and an exposed brick feature wall with inset fire opening having an exposed stone lintel, brick insert and tiled hearth.
There is a fitted hanging rail and shelf providing storage space, and a central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 4.7m x 2.65m
Also built into the shape of the roof, a bright double bedroom with front aspect sliding sash windows, having similar views to bedroom one, and a rear aspect Velux roof light window with obscured glass and sliding window blind. There is wood effect laminate to the floor, a central heating radiator, and batten door opening to a useful inset wardrobe with hanging rail providing storage space.
OUTSIDE
Residing in an elevated position, the property is approached via stone steps rising to a walkway providing access to a useful external stone-built STORAGE ROOM 2.4m x 1.8m having a batten access door with thumb latch, lighting, fitted shelving, storage space, and space and connection for a washing machine.
From the walkway, further stone steps rise to an area of flagstone patio, enclosed by a stone wall and fencing, providing access to the property entrance door, having ample space for garden furniture and pot plants, and providing exceptional views over Matlock Bath.
The main road continues around the property, providing access to the rear entrance door.
There is outside lighting.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected to the property.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'C'
COUNCIL TAX COST (PA) (Correct at time of publication) '£1,185'
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock along the A6 towards Derby. On arriving at Matlock Bath, take the third turn right (just after Temple Mining Museum) onto Temple Road. Continue up the road, bearing right, until the junction. Turn right onto Temple Walk, and Waterloo Road is first left. Bear right, passing in front of Wellington House, and the property can be seen on the left-hand side, as identified by our Sale board.
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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