House For Sale £650,000
This generously proportioned 1930’s property has been extended and upgraded over the years, to present an elegant home of rare merit. Standing within rendered elevations, with timbered gables and tiled rooves featuring ornate ridge detail, the house is clearly well maintained and presented with quality throughout.
The internal accommodation includes two large reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and laundry room at ground floor level, whilst the first floor includes four double bedrooms each with wardrobing, plus a sizeable bath and shower room, offering potential for splitting to create a second bathroom or ensuite facilities. The house is duly enhanced by ample parking, an integral garage, and truly stunning gardens where it is evident a great deal of investment, time and expertise has been spent. The gardens blend a range of traditional and more exotic planting, trees and shrubs provide height and structure and delightful well stocked borders provide year round colour. An ornate veranda provides a dry seating area by the house, whilst in the garden a lantern topped and tiled gazebo stands within the rear boundary and separately a brick and tile garden store provides utility storage.
Cromford Road is a desirable location on the fridge of central Wirksworth, an historic small market town with a thriving community nestling within the Derbyshire Dales. The town centre shops, facilities and schooling are mostly within half a mile while good local road links lead to the neighbouring centres of Matlock (5 miles) Ashbourne (8 miles) Bakewell (12 miles) Derby (13 miles), each being readily accessible as are the surrounding countryside attractions of Carsington Water, Black Rock, the High Peak Trail and all that the wider Peak District area has to offer.
Accommodation
To the front of the property, a spacious L-shaped porchway – 4.31m x 2.39m (14’ 2” x 7’ 10”) provides an elegant reception area, being of double glazed hardwood construction with decorative leaded glazing, marble tiled floor and limed oak panel work to the internal lower wall. An oak panelled and part glazed door with brass fittings opens to a…
Central hallway – with ample space for occasional furniture and from where multi paned glazed door lead off the kitchen and reception rooms, and stairs lead off to the first floor.
Sitting / living room – 3.65m x 3.65m (12’ x 12’) plus 3.21m x 2.27m (10’ 6” x 7’ 5”) maximum, where the elegant finish, which continues throughout the house, is again evident. There are decorative cornices and two ceiling rose, illuminated display plinths and, as a focal point to the room, a cream marble fireplace within a carved wooden surround, houses a living coal gas fire. Side by side windows look through the porch to the front and a small window provides views through the garden at the rear.
Dining room – 5.91m x 3.94m (19’ 4” x 12’ 11”) maximum, a second generously proportioned reception room providing versatility and excellent family space. The bay window to the front allows good natural light and there are decorative cornice, ceiling rose, wall and ceiling lights. A built-in leaded glazed display cabinet stands to the side of the chimney breast, which stands a particularly attractive inlaid marble fireplace with matching hearth and TV plinth to one side.
Breakfast kitchen – 4.99m x 3.49m (16’ 5” x 11’ 6”) overall, fitted with an extensive range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, together with a low level breakfast bar. There is a twin bowl stainless steel sink unit, 4-ring gas hob with a tiled extractor canopy above, warming plate and fryer, eye level electric oven, integral dishwasher and fridge freezer. A hardwood window looks through the adjoining veranda and to the delightful gardens beyond.
From the kitchen, an inner lobby provides access to a useful under stairs walk-in pantry and to the adjoining…
Utility room – 3.99m x 2.67m (13’ 1” x 8’ 9”) fitted to provide useful additional storage and work benching. There is a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer position. There is ceramic tiling to the walls and floor and ornately glazed door leading to the rear gardens.
From the central hallway, stairs rise to the first floor, splitting towards the top to two landings. The main galleried landing gives access off to…
Bedroom 1 – 3.71m x 3.62m (12’ 2” x 11’ 10”) fitted with an extensive range of wardrobing, over bed storage and dressing table.
Bedroom 2 – 3.65m x 3.65m (12’ x 12’) a second double bedroom, the dual aspect providing good natural light and views across the gardens towards Bolehill at the rear. Fitted wardrobes, bedside cabinets and over bed storage to one wall.
Luxury bath and shower room – 4.99m x 2.44m (16’ 5” x 8’) overall, the generous room is fitted with a 6-piece suite to include a bidet, low flush WC, side by side pedestal wash hand basins and a Jacuzzi bath set to a raised platform beneath an Italianate arch. To the opposite side of the room, a step rises to the shower with tiled drying area leading to a matching porcelain tray with thermostatic shower fitting and smoke glazed screen door. There is also useful linen storage and a separate airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder. The room is finished with full height ceramic wall tiling and mirror tiles above the bath, towel radiator.
From the second landing, there is access to…
Bedroom 3 – 4.13m x 3.62m (13’ 7” x 11’ 10”) a front aspect double room with oak veneered fitted furniture including wardrobes, over bed storage and dressing table.
Bedroom 4 – 3.99m x 3.94m (13’ 1” x 12’ 11”) again fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture and a rear aspect window which takes full advantage of views across the stunning gardens and the tree lined countryside beyond. To one wall a decorated wash hand basin.
Outside
The house stands to an excellent plot where it is clear that similar attention to detail has been given over the years. To the front of the house, a distinctive gateway, topped with horse statues, leads to a broad block paved driveway provides car standing for several vehicles and a clean access to the house. There are attractive raised borders and specimen trees, which include a well-managed copper beech.
Hidden from view at the rear, are superbly stocked and landscaped gardens, which provide ample opportunity for the green fingered enthusiast and a host of colour and interest throughout the seasons. The garden includes a blend of styles, incorporating mature flower beds, indigenous specimen shrubs and trees, evergreen topiary, plus more exotic planting, which add height and a continental air. The garden is sheltered on one side by a tall walled boundary, bringing a Mediterranean feel; fields lie beyond the rear boundary, with views towards Bolehill, whilst adjoining the rear of the house an ornate veranda spans the full width of the building, ideal for pot plants and baskets, whilst providing a prime space for outdoor entertaining and a vantage point to view the gardens. A castellated brick and tiled garden store stands within a decked terrace and separately an attractive tiled gazebo with a roof-top lantern and workshop / store sits next to the rock garden and ornamental pond. Pathways lead through to other patios and seating areas, which allow differing aspects of the garden.
All in all, a truly delightful outside space which more than compliments this high calibre home.
Off the driveway, there is access to an integral garage – 4.94m x 4.32m (16’ 2” x 14’ 7”) maximum, with up and over door, electric power and light and WC. Personnel door from the side.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – to be confirmed
council tax – Band E
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 take the A6 south to Cromford. Turn right at the crossroads, rise up The Hill and continue towards Wirksworth on Cromford Road. As the road descends the property can be found on the left hand side, a little way beyond the turn into New Road and identified by a pair of horses to the gate pillars.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10191
The internal accommodation includes two large reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and laundry room at ground floor level, whilst the first floor includes four double bedrooms each with wardrobing, plus a sizeable bath and shower room, offering potential for splitting to create a second bathroom or ensuite facilities. The house is duly enhanced by ample parking, an integral garage, and truly stunning gardens where it is evident a great deal of investment, time and expertise has been spent. The gardens blend a range of traditional and more exotic planting, trees and shrubs provide height and structure and delightful well stocked borders provide year round colour. An ornate veranda provides a dry seating area by the house, whilst in the garden a lantern topped and tiled gazebo stands within the rear boundary and separately a brick and tile garden store provides utility storage.
Cromford Road is a desirable location on the fridge of central Wirksworth, an historic small market town with a thriving community nestling within the Derbyshire Dales. The town centre shops, facilities and schooling are mostly within half a mile while good local road links lead to the neighbouring centres of Matlock (5 miles) Ashbourne (8 miles) Bakewell (12 miles) Derby (13 miles), each being readily accessible as are the surrounding countryside attractions of Carsington Water, Black Rock, the High Peak Trail and all that the wider Peak District area has to offer.
Accommodation
To the front of the property, a spacious L-shaped porchway – 4.31m x 2.39m (14’ 2” x 7’ 10”) provides an elegant reception area, being of double glazed hardwood construction with decorative leaded glazing, marble tiled floor and limed oak panel work to the internal lower wall. An oak panelled and part glazed door with brass fittings opens to a…
Central hallway – with ample space for occasional furniture and from where multi paned glazed door lead off the kitchen and reception rooms, and stairs lead off to the first floor.
Sitting / living room – 3.65m x 3.65m (12’ x 12’) plus 3.21m x 2.27m (10’ 6” x 7’ 5”) maximum, where the elegant finish, which continues throughout the house, is again evident. There are decorative cornices and two ceiling rose, illuminated display plinths and, as a focal point to the room, a cream marble fireplace within a carved wooden surround, houses a living coal gas fire. Side by side windows look through the porch to the front and a small window provides views through the garden at the rear.
Dining room – 5.91m x 3.94m (19’ 4” x 12’ 11”) maximum, a second generously proportioned reception room providing versatility and excellent family space. The bay window to the front allows good natural light and there are decorative cornice, ceiling rose, wall and ceiling lights. A built-in leaded glazed display cabinet stands to the side of the chimney breast, which stands a particularly attractive inlaid marble fireplace with matching hearth and TV plinth to one side.
Breakfast kitchen – 4.99m x 3.49m (16’ 5” x 11’ 6”) overall, fitted with an extensive range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, together with a low level breakfast bar. There is a twin bowl stainless steel sink unit, 4-ring gas hob with a tiled extractor canopy above, warming plate and fryer, eye level electric oven, integral dishwasher and fridge freezer. A hardwood window looks through the adjoining veranda and to the delightful gardens beyond.
From the kitchen, an inner lobby provides access to a useful under stairs walk-in pantry and to the adjoining…
Utility room – 3.99m x 2.67m (13’ 1” x 8’ 9”) fitted to provide useful additional storage and work benching. There is a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer position. There is ceramic tiling to the walls and floor and ornately glazed door leading to the rear gardens.
From the central hallway, stairs rise to the first floor, splitting towards the top to two landings. The main galleried landing gives access off to…
Bedroom 1 – 3.71m x 3.62m (12’ 2” x 11’ 10”) fitted with an extensive range of wardrobing, over bed storage and dressing table.
Bedroom 2 – 3.65m x 3.65m (12’ x 12’) a second double bedroom, the dual aspect providing good natural light and views across the gardens towards Bolehill at the rear. Fitted wardrobes, bedside cabinets and over bed storage to one wall.
Luxury bath and shower room – 4.99m x 2.44m (16’ 5” x 8’) overall, the generous room is fitted with a 6-piece suite to include a bidet, low flush WC, side by side pedestal wash hand basins and a Jacuzzi bath set to a raised platform beneath an Italianate arch. To the opposite side of the room, a step rises to the shower with tiled drying area leading to a matching porcelain tray with thermostatic shower fitting and smoke glazed screen door. There is also useful linen storage and a separate airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder. The room is finished with full height ceramic wall tiling and mirror tiles above the bath, towel radiator.
From the second landing, there is access to…
Bedroom 3 – 4.13m x 3.62m (13’ 7” x 11’ 10”) a front aspect double room with oak veneered fitted furniture including wardrobes, over bed storage and dressing table.
Bedroom 4 – 3.99m x 3.94m (13’ 1” x 12’ 11”) again fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture and a rear aspect window which takes full advantage of views across the stunning gardens and the tree lined countryside beyond. To one wall a decorated wash hand basin.
Outside
The house stands to an excellent plot where it is clear that similar attention to detail has been given over the years. To the front of the house, a distinctive gateway, topped with horse statues, leads to a broad block paved driveway provides car standing for several vehicles and a clean access to the house. There are attractive raised borders and specimen trees, which include a well-managed copper beech.
Hidden from view at the rear, are superbly stocked and landscaped gardens, which provide ample opportunity for the green fingered enthusiast and a host of colour and interest throughout the seasons. The garden includes a blend of styles, incorporating mature flower beds, indigenous specimen shrubs and trees, evergreen topiary, plus more exotic planting, which add height and a continental air. The garden is sheltered on one side by a tall walled boundary, bringing a Mediterranean feel; fields lie beyond the rear boundary, with views towards Bolehill, whilst adjoining the rear of the house an ornate veranda spans the full width of the building, ideal for pot plants and baskets, whilst providing a prime space for outdoor entertaining and a vantage point to view the gardens. A castellated brick and tiled garden store stands within a decked terrace and separately an attractive tiled gazebo with a roof-top lantern and workshop / store sits next to the rock garden and ornamental pond. Pathways lead through to other patios and seating areas, which allow differing aspects of the garden.
All in all, a truly delightful outside space which more than compliments this high calibre home.
Off the driveway, there is access to an integral garage – 4.94m x 4.32m (16’ 2” x 14’ 7”) maximum, with up and over door, electric power and light and WC. Personnel door from the side.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – to be confirmed
council tax – Band E
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 take the A6 south to Cromford. Turn right at the crossroads, rise up The Hill and continue towards Wirksworth on Cromford Road. As the road descends the property can be found on the left hand side, a little way beyond the turn into New Road and identified by a pair of horses to the gate pillars.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10191
