House For Sale £250,000
A spacious yet cosy delightful character cottage in a stunning elevated position with superb views overlooking High Tor and the surrounding countryside and rock faces that encapsulate Matlock Bath. The accommodation offers two bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen, dining sitting room with log burning stove, loft room, and front aspect terraced gardens with allocated parking spaces for two vehicles. The property would make an ideal holiday cottage investment. 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.
Entering the property via a side aspect double glazed door which opens to:
Open plan living dining kitchen 3.48m x 3.42 and 3.47m x 3.17m and 2.16m x 2.04m maximum measurements
The living dining area, having staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, front aspect double glazed picture window overlooking the patio terrace and providing superb far-reaching views over the neighbouring roof tops to High Tor, and a front aspect entrance door. The room is illuminated by LED downlight spotlights, has a feature fireplace with Clearview log burning stove, and fitted cupboards and shelving providing storage space. There are two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, fitted television extendable wall mount arm, and ample space for living and dining furniture. Beneath the stairs are fitted cupboards providing further storage space, and there is a telephone point.
To the kitchen area is a side aspect double-glazed floor-length picture window and the room is illuminated by LED downlight spotlights. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers; one of which has a carousel unit and internal drawers, set beneath a worksurface with matching upstand and splashback. Fitted within the worksurface is a stainless sink with mixer tap, and four ring induction hob with illuminated extractor vent over. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space and fitted shelving. Integral appliances include a Siemens Innowave combination microwave oven, and an undercounter fridge.
From the open plan living dining kitchen, a staircase with glass balustrade and metal handrail rises to:
First floor landing 3.53m x 1.65m
Having rear aspect sky light windows with obscured glass, being illuminated by LED downlight spotlights, and having doors opening to:
Bedroom one 3.48m x 3.16m
With a front aspect double glazed picture window with spectacular views over the terraced garden, across to the surrounding wooded hills and open rock faces of Matlock Bath. The room benefits from wood effect laminate to the floor and being illuminated by LED downlight spotlights. There is a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving providing storage space, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Bathroom 2.09, x 2.07m
Having a rear aspect double glazed roof light window, wall light point, and fitted Duravit suite comprising of a porcelain sink with mixer tap, storage drawers beneath and fitted mirror over, dual flush closed coupled WC, and half sized panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray. There is a ladder style towel radiator and an extractor fan.
Bedroom two 3.51m x 1.72m
With a side aspect double glazed picture window, staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, wood effect laminate to the floor, and being illuminated by LED downlight spotlights. The room has a fitted desk beneath the stairs making a perfect office/work from home space, and there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
A staircase rises to:
Loft room 3.59m x 3.07m
Built into the shape of the roof, having a rear aspect double glazed roof light window and a further side aspect double glazed window, both with concertina blinds. The room has wood effect laminate to the floor, wall light points, an inset double bed with fitted headboard, fitted coat hook rail, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and two spacious storage cupboards built into the eaves, with lighting and telephone point.
Outside
Stone steps ascend through a rockery area of garden, and two patio terrace areas; one of which being enclosed by a fence with a pedestrian access gate, and having astro turf, a raised stone bed, and space for pot plants. Both terraces have ample space for garden furniture.
From the steps an access gate opens to a further small area of garden with stone pathway, bushes, mature trees, and gravelled area with space for pot plants. The pathway leads to a second set of stone steps, which rise to the front of the property where there is a third patio terrace, set in an elevated position with ample space for garden furniture and providing superb views over High Tor.
A slate tiled path leads along the side of the property to an open porch, providing access to the entrance door, and to a further panelled door opening to an external store/utility room 1.09m x 0.74m having storage space, power, lighting, space and connection for a washing machine, and housing the Ideal combi boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.
Beyond the path, a fixed wooden stepladder rises to the top of a stone wall, from where a roll-log walkway ascends to a gravelled patio platform providing a spectacular vantage point with superb views, and to a good-sized garden shed 2.13m x 1.75m having a front aspect window with obscured glass, fitted shelving, power, lighting and ample storage space.
Parking
The property has allocated parking spaces for two vehicles.
Services and general information
All mains services are connected to the property. The property is approached via a neighbouring driveway, over which there is a right of way and maintenance provision. The adjoining properties have a right of way over the garden steps.
Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) ' '
tenure Freehold
Directions
Leaving Matlock along the A6 towards Derby, pass The Cables B&B and immediately turn right through 2 stone gate posts onto a lane which climbs upwards to the property.
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.
Entering the property via a side aspect double glazed door which opens to:
Open plan living dining kitchen 3.48m x 3.42 and 3.47m x 3.17m and 2.16m x 2.04m maximum measurements
The living dining area, having staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, front aspect double glazed picture window overlooking the patio terrace and providing superb far-reaching views over the neighbouring roof tops to High Tor, and a front aspect entrance door. The room is illuminated by LED downlight spotlights, has a feature fireplace with Clearview log burning stove, and fitted cupboards and shelving providing storage space. There are two central heating radiators with thermostatic valves, fitted television extendable wall mount arm, and ample space for living and dining furniture. Beneath the stairs are fitted cupboards providing further storage space, and there is a telephone point.
To the kitchen area is a side aspect double-glazed floor-length picture window and the room is illuminated by LED downlight spotlights. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers; one of which has a carousel unit and internal drawers, set beneath a worksurface with matching upstand and splashback. Fitted within the worksurface is a stainless sink with mixer tap, and four ring induction hob with illuminated extractor vent over. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space and fitted shelving. Integral appliances include a Siemens Innowave combination microwave oven, and an undercounter fridge.
From the open plan living dining kitchen, a staircase with glass balustrade and metal handrail rises to:
First floor landing 3.53m x 1.65m
Having rear aspect sky light windows with obscured glass, being illuminated by LED downlight spotlights, and having doors opening to:
Bedroom one 3.48m x 3.16m
With a front aspect double glazed picture window with spectacular views over the terraced garden, across to the surrounding wooded hills and open rock faces of Matlock Bath. The room benefits from wood effect laminate to the floor and being illuminated by LED downlight spotlights. There is a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving providing storage space, and a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Bathroom 2.09, x 2.07m
Having a rear aspect double glazed roof light window, wall light point, and fitted Duravit suite comprising of a porcelain sink with mixer tap, storage drawers beneath and fitted mirror over, dual flush closed coupled WC, and half sized panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower spray. There is a ladder style towel radiator and an extractor fan.
Bedroom two 3.51m x 1.72m
With a side aspect double glazed picture window, staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, wood effect laminate to the floor, and being illuminated by LED downlight spotlights. The room has a fitted desk beneath the stairs making a perfect office/work from home space, and there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
A staircase rises to:
Loft room 3.59m x 3.07m
Built into the shape of the roof, having a rear aspect double glazed roof light window and a further side aspect double glazed window, both with concertina blinds. The room has wood effect laminate to the floor, wall light points, an inset double bed with fitted headboard, fitted coat hook rail, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and two spacious storage cupboards built into the eaves, with lighting and telephone point.
Outside
Stone steps ascend through a rockery area of garden, and two patio terrace areas; one of which being enclosed by a fence with a pedestrian access gate, and having astro turf, a raised stone bed, and space for pot plants. Both terraces have ample space for garden furniture.
From the steps an access gate opens to a further small area of garden with stone pathway, bushes, mature trees, and gravelled area with space for pot plants. The pathway leads to a second set of stone steps, which rise to the front of the property where there is a third patio terrace, set in an elevated position with ample space for garden furniture and providing superb views over High Tor.
A slate tiled path leads along the side of the property to an open porch, providing access to the entrance door, and to a further panelled door opening to an external store/utility room 1.09m x 0.74m having storage space, power, lighting, space and connection for a washing machine, and housing the Ideal combi boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.
Beyond the path, a fixed wooden stepladder rises to the top of a stone wall, from where a roll-log walkway ascends to a gravelled patio platform providing a spectacular vantage point with superb views, and to a good-sized garden shed 2.13m x 1.75m having a front aspect window with obscured glass, fitted shelving, power, lighting and ample storage space.
Parking
The property has allocated parking spaces for two vehicles.
Services and general information
All mains services are connected to the property. The property is approached via a neighbouring driveway, over which there is a right of way and maintenance provision. The adjoining properties have a right of way over the garden steps.
Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) ' '
tenure Freehold
Directions
Leaving Matlock along the A6 towards Derby, pass The Cables B&B and immediately turn right through 2 stone gate posts onto a lane which climbs upwards to the property.
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.
