House For Sale £585,000
Built of coursed and dressed gritstone, beneath multi-pitched slate roofs, this most attractive detached home stands to a level plot with delightful gardens, parking and an integral double garage. The attractive character building has been extended and adapted to meet modern requirements and provides a well proportioned family home which includes to the ground floor, halls to both front and rear, two reception rooms, well fitted kitchen and WC, whilst at first floor level, four good bedrooms and two bathrooms. An easily managed and level plot includes ample parking, access to a double garage and pleasant gardens.
Situated away from the main thoroughfare and neighboured by the small village primary school, the scout hut and pleasant park land used by nearby stables, the property is well placed for ready access to meadow walks, the White Peak Trail cycle path and level stroll to the delightful Whitworth Park. Darley Dale and Two Dales provide a wide range of local shops and amenities, whilst good road communications lead to the neighbouring towns of Matlock (3 miles), Bakewell (5 miles) and Chesterfield (10 miles). The inspiring countryside of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park is all close at hand.
Accommodation
To the front of the house off the driveway, a substantial modern oak front door, with leaded light, opens to an entrance hall featuring a Terrazzo tiled floor and multi paned secondary glazed window to the side drawing good natural light. A part glazed door, with bulls eye lights, leads through to the…
Sitting room – 6.03m x 5.18m (19’ 9” x 17’) overall, a well proportioned living room off which an open lobby sites the stairs, which wind to the first floor. As a focal point to the room, a modern carved stone fireplace is set above a stone flagged hearth and fitted with a cast iron solid fuel stove. There are windows to the side and rear and a pair of part glazed doors which open to the…
Dining room – 3.71m x 3.41m (12’ 2” x 11’ 2”) a multi paned window enjoys good natural light to a southerly aspect and providing views across the gardens. There is a period corniced ceiling and a pine boarded floor.
Rear hallway – a second entrance from the rear of the house with broad window, exposed stonework to the house wall, ceramic tiled floor and door leading off to a…
Cloakroom – with low flush WC and wash hand basin set above a built-in cabinet.
Kitchen – 4.27m x 2.39m (14’ x 7’10”) average, fitted with a range of hand-made pine cupboards and drawers, which are complemented by granite work surfaces, which incorporate a 1½ bowl sink unit. Integral appliances include an under counter double oven, black induction hob and fitted extractor canopy above, dishwasher and refrigerator. To one corner, a door opens to a walk-in boiler store housing the gas fired combination condensing boiler, which serves the central heating and hot water system. There is shelf storage and ideal for fuel and utility storage. Also from the kitchen lobby, an internal door provides access to the…
Integral double garage – 5.24m x 5.24m (17’ 2” x 17’ 2”) with a broad up and over door, electric power and light, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and sink; all offering excellent space for vehicle or other storage workshop or hobbies.
From the sitting room, stairs wind in a dog leg fashion, returning to a galleried landing, which has access to the roof void and a built-in linen store.
Bedroom 1 – 3.71m x 3.41m (12’ 2” x 11’ 2”) a front facing double room with secondary glazing to the multi paned window and a pleasant outlook across the school yard, neighbouring playing field and St Helen’s Church.
Bedroom 2 – 3.48m x 3.04m (11’ 5” x 10’) the longer measurement not including the range of full width built-in wardrobing, which provides excellent clothes storage. There is part restricted head height to one side and dormer window.
Bathroom – 2.45m x 2.39m (8’ x 7’ 10”) fitted with a white suite to include a low flush WC, vanity wash hand basin set above modern built-in cabinets, and a panelled bath with mixer shower taps. There is complementary ceramic tiling, chromed ladder radiator, ceramic tiled floor.
Shower room – 2.39m x 2.21m (7’ 10” x 7’ 3”) a second bathroom offering versatility for family life and being fitted with a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower cubicle with folding glazed screen and electric shower fitting to a dry board surround. Ceramic tiled floor, chromed ladder radiator and complementary ceramic tiling.
Bedroom 3 – 4.31m x 3.23m (14’ 2” x 10’ 7”) overall, part of the room taken to create an integrated shower room, a comfortable bedroom with space for studies and hobbies. There are windows to the rear and side, which provide a pleasant outlook beyond the neighbouring fields and towards the woods of Darley Hillside beyond.
Bedroom 4 – 5.24m x 3.22m (17’ 2” x 10’ 7”) a generous double or family room, again with a light dual aspect looking across the gardens to the front and to Hallmoor woods in the distance to the side.
Outside
From the lane side, black iron gates enclose a broad entrance, which opens to a block paved frontage ideal for car parking and all weather play. The drive also leads to the integral garage. The principal gardens blends into the drive being generally level and including a stone paved patio, central lawn with shrub and flower perimeter borders. To the rear of the house, a hardwood pedestrian gate leads to a useful yard, enclosed as pet run and leading to the rear hallway.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and a combination of sealed unit and secondary double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – to be confirmed.
Council tax – Band F.
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 Bakewell Road and proceed along the A6 towards Darley Dale. After passing St Elphin’s Park, turn left at Red House Stables on to Old Road. At the following crossroads proceed straight across and on to Churchtown. After passing St Helens Church, take the no through road next left and Abbey Lodge can be found on the right hand side.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10198
Situated away from the main thoroughfare and neighboured by the small village primary school, the scout hut and pleasant park land used by nearby stables, the property is well placed for ready access to meadow walks, the White Peak Trail cycle path and level stroll to the delightful Whitworth Park. Darley Dale and Two Dales provide a wide range of local shops and amenities, whilst good road communications lead to the neighbouring towns of Matlock (3 miles), Bakewell (5 miles) and Chesterfield (10 miles). The inspiring countryside of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park is all close at hand.
Accommodation
To the front of the house off the driveway, a substantial modern oak front door, with leaded light, opens to an entrance hall featuring a Terrazzo tiled floor and multi paned secondary glazed window to the side drawing good natural light. A part glazed door, with bulls eye lights, leads through to the…
Sitting room – 6.03m x 5.18m (19’ 9” x 17’) overall, a well proportioned living room off which an open lobby sites the stairs, which wind to the first floor. As a focal point to the room, a modern carved stone fireplace is set above a stone flagged hearth and fitted with a cast iron solid fuel stove. There are windows to the side and rear and a pair of part glazed doors which open to the…
Dining room – 3.71m x 3.41m (12’ 2” x 11’ 2”) a multi paned window enjoys good natural light to a southerly aspect and providing views across the gardens. There is a period corniced ceiling and a pine boarded floor.
Rear hallway – a second entrance from the rear of the house with broad window, exposed stonework to the house wall, ceramic tiled floor and door leading off to a…
Cloakroom – with low flush WC and wash hand basin set above a built-in cabinet.
Kitchen – 4.27m x 2.39m (14’ x 7’10”) average, fitted with a range of hand-made pine cupboards and drawers, which are complemented by granite work surfaces, which incorporate a 1½ bowl sink unit. Integral appliances include an under counter double oven, black induction hob and fitted extractor canopy above, dishwasher and refrigerator. To one corner, a door opens to a walk-in boiler store housing the gas fired combination condensing boiler, which serves the central heating and hot water system. There is shelf storage and ideal for fuel and utility storage. Also from the kitchen lobby, an internal door provides access to the…
Integral double garage – 5.24m x 5.24m (17’ 2” x 17’ 2”) with a broad up and over door, electric power and light, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and sink; all offering excellent space for vehicle or other storage workshop or hobbies.
From the sitting room, stairs wind in a dog leg fashion, returning to a galleried landing, which has access to the roof void and a built-in linen store.
Bedroom 1 – 3.71m x 3.41m (12’ 2” x 11’ 2”) a front facing double room with secondary glazing to the multi paned window and a pleasant outlook across the school yard, neighbouring playing field and St Helen’s Church.
Bedroom 2 – 3.48m x 3.04m (11’ 5” x 10’) the longer measurement not including the range of full width built-in wardrobing, which provides excellent clothes storage. There is part restricted head height to one side and dormer window.
Bathroom – 2.45m x 2.39m (8’ x 7’ 10”) fitted with a white suite to include a low flush WC, vanity wash hand basin set above modern built-in cabinets, and a panelled bath with mixer shower taps. There is complementary ceramic tiling, chromed ladder radiator, ceramic tiled floor.
Shower room – 2.39m x 2.21m (7’ 10” x 7’ 3”) a second bathroom offering versatility for family life and being fitted with a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower cubicle with folding glazed screen and electric shower fitting to a dry board surround. Ceramic tiled floor, chromed ladder radiator and complementary ceramic tiling.
Bedroom 3 – 4.31m x 3.23m (14’ 2” x 10’ 7”) overall, part of the room taken to create an integrated shower room, a comfortable bedroom with space for studies and hobbies. There are windows to the rear and side, which provide a pleasant outlook beyond the neighbouring fields and towards the woods of Darley Hillside beyond.
Bedroom 4 – 5.24m x 3.22m (17’ 2” x 10’ 7”) a generous double or family room, again with a light dual aspect looking across the gardens to the front and to Hallmoor woods in the distance to the side.
Outside
From the lane side, black iron gates enclose a broad entrance, which opens to a block paved frontage ideal for car parking and all weather play. The drive also leads to the integral garage. The principal gardens blends into the drive being generally level and including a stone paved patio, central lawn with shrub and flower perimeter borders. To the rear of the house, a hardwood pedestrian gate leads to a useful yard, enclosed as pet run and leading to the rear hallway.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and a combination of sealed unit and secondary double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – to be confirmed.
Council tax – Band F.
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 Bakewell Road and proceed along the A6 towards Darley Dale. After passing St Elphin’s Park, turn left at Red House Stables on to Old Road. At the following crossroads proceed straight across and on to Churchtown. After passing St Helens Church, take the no through road next left and Abbey Lodge can be found on the right hand side.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10198
