House For Sale £500,000
Offers in excess of £500,000 guide price £500,000 - £550,000
This charming and fully renovated 1840’s stone built cottage is nestled in 0.75acres of land, with paddock, fruit trees, mature gardens and outbuildings. It is surrounded by open countryside yet only a 10 minute stroll to all the facilities the sought after historic spa town of Matlock has to offer. It is highly suitable for keeping pets; for family of all ages; working from home; has a convenient commute network; and great potential for the aspiring smallholder.
Key features:
Beautifully presented 1840’s 3 bed semi-detached stone built cottage
Fully renovated including all plumbing, electrics, windows, roof and comprehensive insulation.
Recently installed doors and double glazed windows throughout
Inexpensive to run
Potential to develop loft space (with necessary permissions)
Substantial outbuilding of 48ft x 24ft with windows, double door, insulation, power and water suitable for a range of uses e.g. Workshop, studio, exercise, group activity games room etc.
3 bay Douglas fir and slate garage with insulation, power, water and additional storage above
Hardstanding for multiple cars
Paddock which was formerly registered as a small holding
Mature gardens with established plum, damson and cherry trees as well as soft fruits
Sheltered and sunny patio
Surrounded by open countryside with a fabulous network of footpaths. Woodland; open country; historical interests and riverside walks are all feasible from the doorstep.
Walking distance to local town of Matlock and vibrant village of Tansley with pubs, primary school, village hall and variety of eclectic local businesses.
Ideal location for commuting, hybrid, and home working with excellent roads transport links, public transport (direct train and bus to London/Derby/Nottingham).
Super fast broadband/fibre optic area
No chain and totally ready to move into
A unique combination of factors place this property perfect balanced between country and town living. In this property you can live the 'good life' at home whilst having a range of amenities, facilities and vibrancy at your fingertips.
Furthermore, the outbuilding and land alternatively presents an avenue for income potential through rental, with details of interested parties happily passed on to the new owner.
The House
This beautifully presented property comprises of:
Entrance hallway (2.83m x 2.31m) with ample space for outdoor wear, boots, drying off dogs etc. 3 internal doors open to...
-Contemporary shower room (2.08m x 1.83m) with large walk in power shower (ideal for dogs and people!) loo and vanity unit with door opening to boiler room (1.82m x 6.40m) with shelving and fixtures and fitting for washer and dryer.
-Shelved pantry area (1.14m x 1.01m) loads of storage space with power, ample room for a freezer . Electric circuit board
-Large kitchen diner (5.92m x 3.88m) with slate effect ceramic floor tiles, 5 ring gas hob, electric oven, marble effect worktops with wooden cabinets. Lovely spacious feel with far reaching views and a door out to the garden/patio area.
Double wooden doors open to..
Living room (5.94m x 3.87m) with stunning original stone fireplace with raised hearth and multi fuel stove. A roaring fire in here really soothes away those winter blues. Cottage style windows frame fabulous views, as well as additional window and door to garden area.
Wooden quarter turn staircase leads to first floor landing (1.83m x 1.35m) with doors leading off to:
3 cosy double bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (3.92m x 2.96m)
- Bedroom 2 (3.91m x 3.84m)
- Bedroom 3 - (3.89m x 2.93m)
All with impressive private views
- Spacious family bathroom (2.98m x 2.86m) with standalone bath with mixer tap and hand held shower, sink and loo.. There is a deep laundry cupboard and views out to the garden.
Additionally there is a boarded, insulated and wired loft space ready for conversion (subject to consents) 19ft x 24.1/2ft.
The Outside Space
Sunny and secluded patio is edged with mature garden and herb garden.Stone steps lead to a walled lawn area with plenty of sunshine and cherry tree for shade in the summer.
Further lawned area and soft fruits border.
At the top of the beautifully landscaped entrance steps is a quality contemporary Douglas Fir and Slate 3 Bay garage (4.98m x 5.90m). It has 2 x open bays and 1 x closed secure bay, with additional storage above. It has security lights, power and water connected. This is accessed by a large area of hardstanding providing parking for numerous vehicles.
The main outbuilding is 48ft x 24ft (5.83m x 2.50m) with double doors for vehicular access is a real versatile space. It's past uses have included building light aircraft; fully equipped workshop; ping pong party space; and arts space. It is currently partitioned to make an office space (3.60m x 1.78m). It is insulated, has light, water and power so could suit a wide variety of uses. There is also more hardstanding outside of the outbuilding, with mature fruit trees in this area too.
Leaving the outbuilding there is a sizeable paddock with far reaching views. This area is borded on one side by native mixed derbyshire hedgerow, so attracts a variety of bird life and the other sides by dry stone walls, this area is stock proof and was previously registered as a smallholding (see aerial photo). Coupled with the outbuilding this outdoor space offers a rare opportunity to those wanting to develop a smallholding, keep animals, explore permaculture, or even just having a sense of nature and space on the doorstep. Alternatively this area has previously been left to rewild to excellent aesthetic effect.
Note: Paddock space with outbuilding is extremely sought after in the area, so these assets also have the potential of an income stream (subject to appropriate regulations).
The Location
Matlock is a historic spa town on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The local area is home to a wealth of fabulous walks, climbing, cycling, kayaking, caving with lots of opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast and seeker of nature! The local area is rich in history and culture, from the heritage of the industrial revolution; sites of national archealogical importance; and impressive country houses to well-dressings, local festivals and live music. Its even home to the legendary Hen Races. There is a strong history of farming with numerous farmers markets, locally grown and produced foods with plenty of independent shops. Lumsdale Mills just across the road has an eclectic mix of businesses such as a traditional glass blowing workshop, real ale brewery demonstrating the real vibrancy of the area. The wealth of pubs, restaurants, independent shops and numerous events throughout the year attest to this! The main park in Matlock was voted one of the country’s best parks, for the last 12 year running!
The area is home to excellent schools (both primary and secondary) with a wide variety of early year childcare provision. Excellent sports facilities and swimming pool.
The location has easy access to the M1 and road network with and easy commutes to Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield and Sheffield by car or public transport. London is less than 2.5hours away from Matlock train station.
This is a wonderful home with a lovely feel to it. We really hope it will make the right family feel truly inspired to live a full and exciting life.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: B
This charming and fully renovated 1840’s stone built cottage is nestled in 0.75acres of land, with paddock, fruit trees, mature gardens and outbuildings. It is surrounded by open countryside yet only a 10 minute stroll to all the facilities the sought after historic spa town of Matlock has to offer. It is highly suitable for keeping pets; for family of all ages; working from home; has a convenient commute network; and great potential for the aspiring smallholder.
Key features:
Beautifully presented 1840’s 3 bed semi-detached stone built cottage
Fully renovated including all plumbing, electrics, windows, roof and comprehensive insulation.
Recently installed doors and double glazed windows throughout
Inexpensive to run
Potential to develop loft space (with necessary permissions)
Substantial outbuilding of 48ft x 24ft with windows, double door, insulation, power and water suitable for a range of uses e.g. Workshop, studio, exercise, group activity games room etc.
3 bay Douglas fir and slate garage with insulation, power, water and additional storage above
Hardstanding for multiple cars
Paddock which was formerly registered as a small holding
Mature gardens with established plum, damson and cherry trees as well as soft fruits
Sheltered and sunny patio
Surrounded by open countryside with a fabulous network of footpaths. Woodland; open country; historical interests and riverside walks are all feasible from the doorstep.
Walking distance to local town of Matlock and vibrant village of Tansley with pubs, primary school, village hall and variety of eclectic local businesses.
Ideal location for commuting, hybrid, and home working with excellent roads transport links, public transport (direct train and bus to London/Derby/Nottingham).
Super fast broadband/fibre optic area
No chain and totally ready to move into
A unique combination of factors place this property perfect balanced between country and town living. In this property you can live the 'good life' at home whilst having a range of amenities, facilities and vibrancy at your fingertips.
Furthermore, the outbuilding and land alternatively presents an avenue for income potential through rental, with details of interested parties happily passed on to the new owner.
The House
This beautifully presented property comprises of:
Entrance hallway (2.83m x 2.31m) with ample space for outdoor wear, boots, drying off dogs etc. 3 internal doors open to...
-Contemporary shower room (2.08m x 1.83m) with large walk in power shower (ideal for dogs and people!) loo and vanity unit with door opening to boiler room (1.82m x 6.40m) with shelving and fixtures and fitting for washer and dryer.
-Shelved pantry area (1.14m x 1.01m) loads of storage space with power, ample room for a freezer . Electric circuit board
-Large kitchen diner (5.92m x 3.88m) with slate effect ceramic floor tiles, 5 ring gas hob, electric oven, marble effect worktops with wooden cabinets. Lovely spacious feel with far reaching views and a door out to the garden/patio area.
Double wooden doors open to..
Living room (5.94m x 3.87m) with stunning original stone fireplace with raised hearth and multi fuel stove. A roaring fire in here really soothes away those winter blues. Cottage style windows frame fabulous views, as well as additional window and door to garden area.
Wooden quarter turn staircase leads to first floor landing (1.83m x 1.35m) with doors leading off to:
3 cosy double bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (3.92m x 2.96m)
- Bedroom 2 (3.91m x 3.84m)
- Bedroom 3 - (3.89m x 2.93m)
All with impressive private views
- Spacious family bathroom (2.98m x 2.86m) with standalone bath with mixer tap and hand held shower, sink and loo.. There is a deep laundry cupboard and views out to the garden.
Additionally there is a boarded, insulated and wired loft space ready for conversion (subject to consents) 19ft x 24.1/2ft.
The Outside Space
Sunny and secluded patio is edged with mature garden and herb garden.Stone steps lead to a walled lawn area with plenty of sunshine and cherry tree for shade in the summer.
Further lawned area and soft fruits border.
At the top of the beautifully landscaped entrance steps is a quality contemporary Douglas Fir and Slate 3 Bay garage (4.98m x 5.90m). It has 2 x open bays and 1 x closed secure bay, with additional storage above. It has security lights, power and water connected. This is accessed by a large area of hardstanding providing parking for numerous vehicles.
The main outbuilding is 48ft x 24ft (5.83m x 2.50m) with double doors for vehicular access is a real versatile space. It's past uses have included building light aircraft; fully equipped workshop; ping pong party space; and arts space. It is currently partitioned to make an office space (3.60m x 1.78m). It is insulated, has light, water and power so could suit a wide variety of uses. There is also more hardstanding outside of the outbuilding, with mature fruit trees in this area too.
Leaving the outbuilding there is a sizeable paddock with far reaching views. This area is borded on one side by native mixed derbyshire hedgerow, so attracts a variety of bird life and the other sides by dry stone walls, this area is stock proof and was previously registered as a smallholding (see aerial photo). Coupled with the outbuilding this outdoor space offers a rare opportunity to those wanting to develop a smallholding, keep animals, explore permaculture, or even just having a sense of nature and space on the doorstep. Alternatively this area has previously been left to rewild to excellent aesthetic effect.
Note: Paddock space with outbuilding is extremely sought after in the area, so these assets also have the potential of an income stream (subject to appropriate regulations).
The Location
Matlock is a historic spa town on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The local area is home to a wealth of fabulous walks, climbing, cycling, kayaking, caving with lots of opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast and seeker of nature! The local area is rich in history and culture, from the heritage of the industrial revolution; sites of national archealogical importance; and impressive country houses to well-dressings, local festivals and live music. Its even home to the legendary Hen Races. There is a strong history of farming with numerous farmers markets, locally grown and produced foods with plenty of independent shops. Lumsdale Mills just across the road has an eclectic mix of businesses such as a traditional glass blowing workshop, real ale brewery demonstrating the real vibrancy of the area. The wealth of pubs, restaurants, independent shops and numerous events throughout the year attest to this! The main park in Matlock was voted one of the country’s best parks, for the last 12 year running!
The area is home to excellent schools (both primary and secondary) with a wide variety of early year childcare provision. Excellent sports facilities and swimming pool.
The location has easy access to the M1 and road network with and easy commutes to Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield and Sheffield by car or public transport. London is less than 2.5hours away from Matlock train station.
This is a wonderful home with a lovely feel to it. We really hope it will make the right family feel truly inspired to live a full and exciting life.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: B
