Double fronted Georgian period property ideal for refurbishment. Two bedrooms, family bathroom, sitting room, dining room and breakfast kitchen. Close to local amenities of Matlock and Matlock Bath. Forecourt garden and rear yard with steps to a hillside garden. Lovely views over the countryside.
A delightful double fronted Georgian period property ideally located within easy reach of the excellent local amenities of Matlock and Matlock Bath. The property is ideal for refurbishment and offers two bedrooms, family bathroom, sitting room, dining room and breakfast kitchen. There is a forecourt garden and a rear yard with steps leading to a large area of hillside garden to the rear of the property. Fern Cottage enjoys views over the steep rocky hillsides of Matlock Dale towards Pic Tor.
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 entrance door which opens to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY 4'4 x 3'1 (1.32m x 0.93m)
Having a staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, quarry tiles to the floor with an inset matwell and original Georgian panelled doors opening to:
SITTING ROOM 13' x 9'11 (3.96m x 3.02m)
With a front aspect upvc double glazed window enjoying views towards Pic Tor. The room has a feature fire opening with a stone surround and raised hearth housing a log burning stove. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and telephone point.
DINING ROOM 13'3 x 8'1 (4.04m x 2.46m)
Again, with a front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the forecourt garden and with views to the wooded hills of Matlock Dale. The room has quarry tiles to the floor and a fine feature fire opening with a painted stone surround and raised brick hearth ideal for a log burning stove. The room has original built-in cupboards to either side of the chimney breast and an alcove with open display shelves. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point with satellite facility. A panelled door opens to an Inner Lobby having a tiled floor and useful under stairs storage space. A door opening leads to:
KITCHEN 15' x 7'4 (4.57m x 2.23m)
With a half glazed stable style entrance door opening onto the rear yard and a window overlooking the yard. The room has quarry tiles to the floor, stainless sink unit with storage cupboards beneath, tiled worksurface and splashback with storage cupboards beneath and space for an under worksurface fridge. Fitted within the kitchen is a Hotpoint electric cooker with a four-ring hob, oven and grill. A feature of the room is an original fire opening with a stone surround creating a display feature. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
From the hallway a staircase rises to a FIRST FLOOR LANDING where panelled doors open to:
BEDROOM ONE 13' x 10'9 (3.96m x 3.28m)
With a front aspect upvc double glazed window with views over the wooded hills of the Derwent Valley. The room has broad original polished pine floorboards and a feature fire opening with an original cast iron insert. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. The room has a high ceiling creating a light and airy space.
BEDROOM TWO 13'7 x 8'2 (4.14m x 2.49m)
Again, with a front aspect window enjoying similar views to bedroom one. The room has a high ceiling and a fitted picture rail. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and sited within a cupboard is the combination gas fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.
FAMILY BATHROOM 15'3 x 7'5 (4.65m x 2.26m)
Having a side aspect window with obscured glass and a further feature original window within an arched niche. The room has faux beams to the ceiling, panelling to dado height and suite with panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level flush WC. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a forecourt garden with a bark chipped border stocked with Montbretia and Ferns. There is a fine mature Japanese Acer. To the side of the entrance door is an original boot scraper. A pathway runs down the side of the property to an enclosed flagged rear yard with a stone-built outbuilding 4'4 x 3'10 having power, lighting and connection for an automatic washing machine. From the yard steps rise to a good-sized area of hillside garden with fine mature trees. The property has an outside water supply.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Services all mains services are connected to the property. There is currently a residente reserved parking space in the car park paid for till June 2021
COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'B'
TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Matlock along the A6 towards Derby after passing the Matlock Bath sign and public car park the property can be found on the right-hand side.
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