House For Sale £430,000
Built of local gritstone beneath a blue slate roof, this attractive stone built property enjoys a convenient position around half a mile from Matlock’s town centre. The property has seen improvements over more recent years, including a new roof in 2008, installation of quality uPVC double glazing, solar pv panels and an impressive kitchen extension. The house combines proportion and features of the period with modern updating suitable for today’s family lifestyles. With three double bedrooms, open plan living, dining and kitchen area, plus a separate reception room, utility and downstairs WC, the house is well suited as a family home or for those seeking space for home working or visiting guests. There is ample off street parking, good sized and well landscaped terraced gardens, plus delightful views across the valley.
Location
Whilst the house is well placed for access to the wide range of the town’s shops and facilities, well respected junior schools are also close at hand. Good road communications lead to the surrounding centres of employment to include Chesterfield, Bakewell and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all lying within daily commuting distance.
Accommodation
An oak panelled door with an arched fan light opens to a central hallway, featuring an oak plank floor and high ceilings which highlight the elegant proportion which continues throughout the house. The hall widens to a broad stairway with coat hanging and space for occasional furniture. Off the hallway, stripped pine panelled doors with brass knobs lead to the ground floor accommodation.
Sitting room – 3.8m x 3.32m (12’ 5” x 10’ 11”) a pleasant snug, study or hobby room featuring a corniced ceiling, oak effect laminate flooring and a living flame gas fired stove set to the chimney recess. There is a sash style uPVC double glazed window, which allows excellent natural light and pleasant views beyond the neighbouring rooftops towards the hillsides above Cawdor and Halldale quarries.
Utility room – 2.56m x 3.31m (8’ 5” x 10’ 10”) overall, providing excellent ancillary space and being fitted with a range of cupboards, work surfaces and a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer position, ceramic tiled floor, window to the side and half glazed external door leading to the patio and gardens. A wall mounted gas fired boiler serves the central heating and hot water system and to one corner there is access to a…
Cloakroom – 1.41m x 0.77m (4’ 7” x 2’ 6”) with low flush WC, wall hung wash hand basin, ceramic tiling to half height and glass blocks borrowing light from the utility room.
Living room – 3.8m x 3.35m (12’ 5” x 11’) adapted to provide an open aspect to the adjacent dining room and kitchen extension. Again, the room has a sash style window facing the front with similar views towards Bonsall Moor across the valley. There is a ceiling rose, picture rails and a cast and tiled feature fireplace set above a raised marble hearth.
Dining room – 3.35m x 3.31m (11’ x 10’ 10”) half divided from the living room with a double width doorway, yet fully open to the kitchen. An exposed stone fireplace is inset with a multi fuel cast iron stove and to one side a built-in full height cupboard with stripped pine doors, believed to be original to the house. A similar stripped pine door opens to a…
Under stairs pantry store – with range of shelving and window facing the rear.
Kitchen – 3.64m x 2.88m (11’ 11” x 9’ 6”) a quite recent addition to the house providing excellent additional space and designed to make the best use of natural light with windows to the gable apex, three Velux roof lights with a broad window beneath and half glazed door, which looks across the patio. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit. There are additional glazed display cabinets, basket storage, contemporary corner storage and integral appliances to include a slimline dishwasher, freezer, eye level electric oven, combination microwave / oven, gas hob and extractor fan. The room is finished with Tavertine tiled floor with the benefit of wet system under floor heating.
From the hallway, stairs rise in a dog leg fashion to the first floor galleried landing, which has access to the roof void via a drop down ladder. Similar stripped pine doors lead off to…
Bedroom 1 – 3.32m x 3.8m (10’ 11” x 12’ 5”) a good double bedroom with a feature cast iron fireplace and double glazed sash window to the front allowing improved views across the valley, also taking in High Tor and Bolehill to the south.
Bedroom 2 – 4.3m x 3.8m (14’ 1” x 12’ 5”) a larger double bedroom with similar views and a feature cast iron fireplace to the chimney breast.
Bedroom 3 – 3.35m x 3.31m (11’ x 10’ 11”) with decorative cast iron fireplace and rear facing uPVC double glazed window, which looks across the gardens at the rear and towards the wooded hillside beyond.
Bath & shower room – 2.56m x 2.38m (8’ 5” x 7’ 10”)fitted with an elegant four piece suite to include a modern free standing bath with floor standing mixer shower tap, separate walk-in shower cubicle with curved glazed screen, fitted seat and thermostatic shower, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is recessed lighting to the dry panelled ceiling and a tall towel radiator.
Separate WC – 0.93m x 1.4m (3’ 1” x 4’ 7”) with low flush WC and side facing window.
Outside
From the roadside a broad gateway provides vehicular access to an area of gravelled hardstanding suitable for several vehicles and which continues to the side of the house where there is a wall mounted car port shelter. A shaped low stone wall divides the drive from an attractive forecourt garden and gated pathway, which leads to the front door. At the head of the drive is a stone built flat roofed outbuilding, which provides useful storage and workshop facility, adjacent to which is a covered log store and an attractive stone paved patio adjacent to the kitchen entrance.
To the rear, the main gardens rise up from the house to three principal terraces, raised to natural stone walling and accessed via a flight of steps to one side. The lower terrace includes a circular drying area, gravelled display areas beneath a rockery planted with ornamental shrubs and low growing trees. The middle terrace provides an attractive patio and vantage point to enjoy the views beyond the rooftops, here there is also a shale display border and aluminium framed greenhouse. Another short flight of steps lead to the higher level, which is laid to lawn, again with shrub and low tree planting, together with a timber shed to one side. As with the house, the gardens are all well maintained and planted to provide colour and interest throughout the seasons.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing. The heating includes under floor wet system heat to the kitchen. There is the added benefit of, wireless alarm system and a solar pv installation – further details available on request. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – Current D65 / Potential B82
council tax – D
fixtures & fittings – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.
Directions – From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 north turning first right by Twiggs into Dimple Road. Rise up the hill, bearing left into Hurds Hollow and continue to the following t-junction. Turn right and rise into Smedley Street, proceed for around 100m before no. 278 can be found on the left hand side.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10063
Location
Whilst the house is well placed for access to the wide range of the town’s shops and facilities, well respected junior schools are also close at hand. Good road communications lead to the surrounding centres of employment to include Chesterfield, Bakewell and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all lying within daily commuting distance.
Accommodation
An oak panelled door with an arched fan light opens to a central hallway, featuring an oak plank floor and high ceilings which highlight the elegant proportion which continues throughout the house. The hall widens to a broad stairway with coat hanging and space for occasional furniture. Off the hallway, stripped pine panelled doors with brass knobs lead to the ground floor accommodation.
Sitting room – 3.8m x 3.32m (12’ 5” x 10’ 11”) a pleasant snug, study or hobby room featuring a corniced ceiling, oak effect laminate flooring and a living flame gas fired stove set to the chimney recess. There is a sash style uPVC double glazed window, which allows excellent natural light and pleasant views beyond the neighbouring rooftops towards the hillsides above Cawdor and Halldale quarries.
Utility room – 2.56m x 3.31m (8’ 5” x 10’ 10”) overall, providing excellent ancillary space and being fitted with a range of cupboards, work surfaces and a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer position, ceramic tiled floor, window to the side and half glazed external door leading to the patio and gardens. A wall mounted gas fired boiler serves the central heating and hot water system and to one corner there is access to a…
Cloakroom – 1.41m x 0.77m (4’ 7” x 2’ 6”) with low flush WC, wall hung wash hand basin, ceramic tiling to half height and glass blocks borrowing light from the utility room.
Living room – 3.8m x 3.35m (12’ 5” x 11’) adapted to provide an open aspect to the adjacent dining room and kitchen extension. Again, the room has a sash style window facing the front with similar views towards Bonsall Moor across the valley. There is a ceiling rose, picture rails and a cast and tiled feature fireplace set above a raised marble hearth.
Dining room – 3.35m x 3.31m (11’ x 10’ 10”) half divided from the living room with a double width doorway, yet fully open to the kitchen. An exposed stone fireplace is inset with a multi fuel cast iron stove and to one side a built-in full height cupboard with stripped pine doors, believed to be original to the house. A similar stripped pine door opens to a…
Under stairs pantry store – with range of shelving and window facing the rear.
Kitchen – 3.64m x 2.88m (11’ 11” x 9’ 6”) a quite recent addition to the house providing excellent additional space and designed to make the best use of natural light with windows to the gable apex, three Velux roof lights with a broad window beneath and half glazed door, which looks across the patio. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit. There are additional glazed display cabinets, basket storage, contemporary corner storage and integral appliances to include a slimline dishwasher, freezer, eye level electric oven, combination microwave / oven, gas hob and extractor fan. The room is finished with Tavertine tiled floor with the benefit of wet system under floor heating.
From the hallway, stairs rise in a dog leg fashion to the first floor galleried landing, which has access to the roof void via a drop down ladder. Similar stripped pine doors lead off to…
Bedroom 1 – 3.32m x 3.8m (10’ 11” x 12’ 5”) a good double bedroom with a feature cast iron fireplace and double glazed sash window to the front allowing improved views across the valley, also taking in High Tor and Bolehill to the south.
Bedroom 2 – 4.3m x 3.8m (14’ 1” x 12’ 5”) a larger double bedroom with similar views and a feature cast iron fireplace to the chimney breast.
Bedroom 3 – 3.35m x 3.31m (11’ x 10’ 11”) with decorative cast iron fireplace and rear facing uPVC double glazed window, which looks across the gardens at the rear and towards the wooded hillside beyond.
Bath & shower room – 2.56m x 2.38m (8’ 5” x 7’ 10”)fitted with an elegant four piece suite to include a modern free standing bath with floor standing mixer shower tap, separate walk-in shower cubicle with curved glazed screen, fitted seat and thermostatic shower, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is recessed lighting to the dry panelled ceiling and a tall towel radiator.
Separate WC – 0.93m x 1.4m (3’ 1” x 4’ 7”) with low flush WC and side facing window.
Outside
From the roadside a broad gateway provides vehicular access to an area of gravelled hardstanding suitable for several vehicles and which continues to the side of the house where there is a wall mounted car port shelter. A shaped low stone wall divides the drive from an attractive forecourt garden and gated pathway, which leads to the front door. At the head of the drive is a stone built flat roofed outbuilding, which provides useful storage and workshop facility, adjacent to which is a covered log store and an attractive stone paved patio adjacent to the kitchen entrance.
To the rear, the main gardens rise up from the house to three principal terraces, raised to natural stone walling and accessed via a flight of steps to one side. The lower terrace includes a circular drying area, gravelled display areas beneath a rockery planted with ornamental shrubs and low growing trees. The middle terrace provides an attractive patio and vantage point to enjoy the views beyond the rooftops, here there is also a shale display border and aluminium framed greenhouse. Another short flight of steps lead to the higher level, which is laid to lawn, again with shrub and low tree planting, together with a timber shed to one side. As with the house, the gardens are all well maintained and planted to provide colour and interest throughout the seasons.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing. The heating includes under floor wet system heat to the kitchen. There is the added benefit of, wireless alarm system and a solar pv installation – further details available on request. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – Current D65 / Potential B82
council tax – D
fixtures & fittings – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.
Directions – From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 north turning first right by Twiggs into Dimple Road. Rise up the hill, bearing left into Hurds Hollow and continue to the following t-junction. Turn right and rise into Smedley Street, proceed for around 100m before no. 278 can be found on the left hand side.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10063
