Set within large hillside plot with EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS over the Derwent valley. Bright & spacious home set over four floors: 4/5 beds, shower room & bathroom, GF music room/bed 5, SUPERBLY SPACIOUS dining kitchen with patio doors to balcony terrace, utility & large living room with LOG BURNING STOVE
Standing in a large hillside plot, with spectacular far-reaching views, over the Derwent valley and Matlock, towards to Beeley Moor, this exceptionally spacious, detached family home, offers accommodation set over three floors, in an upside down configuration, giving the living space the advantage of the magnificent views. The accommodation offers four/five bedrooms, family bathroom and family shower room, ground floor music room/bedroom five, and to the second floor is superbly spacious dining kitchen, with floor to ceiling windows, and patio doors opening to a flagged terrace, and a large living room with log burning stove, patio doors again opening to the decked terrace. The property is surrounded by garden set in terraces and the rear of the property is a further brick set and gravelled seating area. A drive provides ample off-road parking. The property is located in the Starkholmes area of Matlock with good access to the town centre. 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 glazed entrance door with double glazed side light panel, which is protected by an open veranda, and leads to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 4.45m x 2.09m
Having a staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, Travertine tiles to the floor and a useful understairs storage space, a door leads to:
MUSIC ROOM/STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE 3.93m x 3.91m
Having front aspect double glazed windows looking onto the gardens, this room is suitable for a variety of uses, including a fifth bedroom if required, work from home space, hobby room etc. There are wall and centre light points, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and telephone point.
From the hallway a staircase with a contemporary brushed stainless balustrade and hardwood handrail, rises via a half landing to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 4.0 m x 1.87m x 2.9m x 1.8m
A spacious landing having a staircase rising to the second floor, a glazed ceiling panel borrowing light from the dining kitchen, and contemporary oak panelled doors opening to:
BEDROOM ONE 4.91m x 2.86m measured into the wardrobe.
With front aspect double glazed picture windows, overlooking the garden and the wooded hills of the Derwent Valley. The room has a good range of sliding front fitted wardrobes providing hanging space and storage shelving, there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
BEDROOM TWO 3.95m x 2.96m
Again, with front aspect double glazed windows having similar views to bedroom one. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and a range of built-in wardrobes with sliding mirror fronts, providing hanging space and storage shelving.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.56m x 1.79m
Partially tiled with polished limestone Travertine tiles and having a side aspect window with obscured glass. Suite with panelled bath, having mixer tap and handheld shower spray and spa jets; contemporary wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath; concealed cistern WC, and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
BEDROOM THREE 4.05m x 2.96m
Having a double-glazed window overlooking the garden to the side of the property. There is a radiator with thermostatic valve and built-in wardrobes with sliding doors providing hanging space and storage shelving.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.08m X 2.96m
With a side aspect double glazed window enjoying the views over the town and towards the wooded hills beyond. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM 2.88m x 2.03m measured into the shower cubicle.
With a front aspect double glazed window with fine views towards High Tor. The room is partially tiled with polished limestone Travertine tiles to the shower cubicle and floor. Suite with wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap; concealed cistern dual flush WC; matching bidet, and a shower cubicle with mixer shower and handheld shower spray. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, wall lamp and shaver point.
From the first floor landing a quarter turn staircase with brush stainless balustrade and oak handrail rises to:
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 6.17m x 0.81m having a glazed entrance door opening onto the rear of the property, polished oak flooring with an inset matwell. A door opening leads to:
DINING KITCHEN 9.28m x 3.02m and 5.36m x 5.0m
An exceptionally light and spacious dining kitchen having floor to ceiling double glazed windows offering a spectacular west facing panoramic view, taking in the Heights of Abraham, High Tor, Stanton Moor and Beeley Moor in the distance, with the town of Matlock and the wooded hills beyond. There is a further side aspect double glazed picture window overlooking the gardens and the town. Sliding patio doors open to decked terrace enjoying the commanding view. The kitchen area of the room is fitted with a good range of units in a brushed stainless finish with cupboards and drawers set beneath a solid oak and stainless worksurfaces, with inset stainless twin bowl sink with a mixer tap. There are wall mounted storage cupboards with under cabinet lighting, fitted within the kitchen is a Mercury "Range style" cooker with a five-burner gas hob including wok ring, electric double ovens and grill over which is an extractor canopy which is vented to the outside. There is a pull-out drawer dishwasher, and space and connection for an American style side by side fridge freezer, the Samsung unit currently fitted is available by separate negotiation.
From the kitchen a pair of glazed doors open to a pantry cupboard with fitted shelving, work surface and LED lighting. The room is illuminated by low energy down light spotlights. The dining area of the room has wall lamp points and a skirting central heating radiator. Set within the floor is a glass panel, lending light to the first-floor landing. There is a further central heating radiator and telephone point. The room has polished oak flooring following through from the hallway. From the dining area a panelled door opens to a useful storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving and a further door opening back to the hallway. A door leads to:
SITTING ROOM 7.38m x 4.02m
Having patio doors opening onto the decked terrace to the front of the property and a further pair of double-glazed patio doors opening onto the rear garden. The room has a feature fireplace with a polished marble surround and raised hearth housing an inset Clearview log burning stove. There are wall and centre light points, television aerial point with satellite facility, telephone point and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A contemporary panelled door opens back to the first-floor landing where further doors open to:
UTILITY ROOM 3.03m x 2.12m
With a side aspect double glazed window, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, fitted storage shelving and space and connection for an automatic washing machine.
WC 1.65m x 0.90m
With a rear window with obscured glass, Travertine tiles to the floor, and suite with wall hung wash hand basin and concealed cistern dual flush WC.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a block paved driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles. Surrounding the property is an area of hillside garden, interspersed with fine mature ornamental trees, shrubs and wildflowers, including bluebells and London pride. Immediately to the rear of the property is a gravelled and block set terrace with a small ornamental pond, log store and greenhouse. The property has outside lighting on PIR sensors and outside water supply.
To the side of the driveway is an open fronted shed, and access from the veranda is a useful STOREROOM 3.15m x 2.30 with aside aspect window, an up and access door, power and lighting, which would make an ideal motorbike garage. Sited within the storeroom is a gas fired boiler which provides water and central heating to the property.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
All mains' services are connected to the property. A new property is being built next door which has no access over Springfield.
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'E'
COUNCIL TAX COST (£PA) £2,533.58
TENURE Freehold
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock along the A615 towards Alfreton, upon reaching Matlock Green turn right shortly before the filling station into Church Street, follow the road up the hill and around the left-hand bend, shortly after passing Starkholmes village hall turn left into Riber Road 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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