House For Sale £200,000
A surprisingly spacious and bright, terraced, stone-built property sitting in a slightly elevated position above the town of Matlock, enjoying superb far-reaching views over the town, surrounding open fields, and countryside. The property would benefit from renovation and modernisation.
Matlock is a picturesque spa town in the heart of Derbyshire close to the Peak District National Park, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The town has a wealth of historic buildings as well as excellent local amenities and good primary and secondary schools. At the centre of the town is Hall Leys Park with sports facilities, children's play area, formal gardens, and a riverside walk. Situated on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby and Nottingham and the nearby towns of Chesterfield (9 miles), Wirksworth (4.5miles) and Bakewell (8 miles). There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.
Entering the property via a half-glazed UPVC panel entrance door with light window over, which opens to:
Sitting room 3.93m x 3.93m (12'10" x 12'10")
Having a large front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window flooding the room with natural light and providing exceptional views over the town to the surrounding wooded hills. The room has wood-effect laminate flooring; fireplace with composite stone mantel, lintel, and hearth; fitted picture rail and shelving; and fitted cupboard housing the gas meter and a television aerial point. There is a 12-pane obscured-glass borrowed-light window to the kitchen. The room has a central heating radiator and telephone point.
From the sitting room, a wooden door opens to:
Dining-kitchen 3.96m x 3.95m (12'11" x 12'11") – maximum measurements
With rear-aspect borrowed-light window to the rear utility porch and 12-pane obscured-glass borrowed-light window to the sitting room, and being illuminated by both ceiling light points and downlight spotlights. The room has an exposed stone chimney breast with inset fire opening and exposed stone feature wall. There are quarry tiles to the floor.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards set beneath a worksurface with tiled splashback. Fitted within the worksurface is a stainless sink with draining board and mixer tap. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space. Sited within the room is a gas cooker with four-ring hob and oven and grill. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and understairs storage cupboard.
A panelled door opens to:
Inner hall 0.76m x 0.76m (2'5" x 2'5") and 1.33m x 0.81m (4'4" x 2'7")
Having a staircase rising to the upper-floor accommodation, quarry tiles to the floor, and a store cupboard (1.16m x 0.88m – 3'9" x 2'10"): A good-sized cupboard with fitted shelving, space and connection for a washing machine or other white goods, and housing the electric meter for the property.
A panelled door opens to:
Bathroom 1.99m x 1.97m (6'6" x 6'5")
With a rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed window with obscured glass, and wood-effect flooring. A partially-tiled room with panelling to the walls, illuminated by downlight spotlights. Having suite comprising of: Pedestal wash hand basin; dual-flush close-coupled WC; panelled bath with electric Bristan shower over, with handheld shower spray. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and an extractor fan.
From the inner hall, a door with central obscured glass panel and borrowed-light window over opens to:
Rear utility porch 2.74m x 1.59m (8'11" x 5'2")
With rear-aspect half-glazed stable door opening to the rear entrance pathway and garden, rear-aspect window to the side, and front-aspect borrowed-light window to the dining-kitchen. There is a fitted worksurface, beneath which are cupboards providing storage space. There is space and connection for a washing machine, dryer, or other white goods. The porchway has fitted shelving, power, and lighting.
From the inner hall, a quarter-turn staircase rises to:
First floor landing 3.93m x 1.75m (12'10" x 5'8") – measured over the stairs
With a loft-access hatch, borrowed-light window to bedroom two, and inset over-stairs cupboards with slatted linen shelving providing storage space, and housing the hot water tank and Worcester gas-fired boiler, which provide central heating and hot water to the property respectively.
Panelled doors open to:
Bedroom one 3.96m x 3.72 (12'11" x 12'2")– maximum measurements
With front-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows providing exceptional far-reaching views over the town to the surrounding countryside. A spacious room with a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and lighting with storage cupboards above. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, fitted dado rail, and television aerial extension point.
Bedroom two 3.93m x 2.12m (12'10" x 6'11") – maximum measurements
Having rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows overlooking the rear garden; treated exposed wooden floorboards; decorative ceramic tiled hearth, from where the fireplace once stood. There is a fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and cupboard above providing storage space, fitted shelf, borrowed light window to the landing, and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Bedroom three 3.05m x 2.10m (10'0" x 6'10")
Built into the shape of the roof, having rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows overlooking the garden, fitted shelving unit, and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Outside
To the front of the property is an area of patio with wooden railway sleeper housing ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. Stone steps rise from the road to the patio area and provide access to the entrance door. The patio area has ample space for garden furniture.
To the rear of the property is a shared access pathway, beyond which, stone steps rise to a delightful area of patio garden with flowerbeds, mature trees, and bushes. Beyond is a slightly raised concrete area, ideal for garden furniture.
The property enjoys a southerly aspect, having the benefit of the sun on the property for a good portion of the day.
There is outside lighting.
Services and general information
All mains services are connected to the property. There is the potential to convert the attic space into a fourth bedroom, if required, subject to planning permission.
The rear access pathway for the property is approached via the roadside and has shared access with the neighbouring properties.
Tenure Freehold
council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'B'
council tax cost (pa) (Correct at time of publication) '£1,612.28'
Directions
Leaving Matlock Crown Square along the A615 toward Bakewell, take the first right after the Matlock mot Centre on to Dimple Road. Follow the road up the hill, turning right at the t-junction on to Smedley Street. Turn left on to Farley Hill and continue up for 300 meters. Turn right (opposite the post box) at the minor crossroads on to Bent Lane, where the property can be found on the left-hand side.
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.
Matlock is a picturesque spa town in the heart of Derbyshire close to the Peak District National Park, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The town has a wealth of historic buildings as well as excellent local amenities and good primary and secondary schools. At the centre of the town is Hall Leys Park with sports facilities, children's play area, formal gardens, and a riverside walk. Situated on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby and Nottingham and the nearby towns of Chesterfield (9 miles), Wirksworth (4.5miles) and Bakewell (8 miles). There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.
Entering the property via a half-glazed UPVC panel entrance door with light window over, which opens to:
Sitting room 3.93m x 3.93m (12'10" x 12'10")
Having a large front-aspect UPVC double-glazed window flooding the room with natural light and providing exceptional views over the town to the surrounding wooded hills. The room has wood-effect laminate flooring; fireplace with composite stone mantel, lintel, and hearth; fitted picture rail and shelving; and fitted cupboard housing the gas meter and a television aerial point. There is a 12-pane obscured-glass borrowed-light window to the kitchen. The room has a central heating radiator and telephone point.
From the sitting room, a wooden door opens to:
Dining-kitchen 3.96m x 3.95m (12'11" x 12'11") – maximum measurements
With rear-aspect borrowed-light window to the rear utility porch and 12-pane obscured-glass borrowed-light window to the sitting room, and being illuminated by both ceiling light points and downlight spotlights. The room has an exposed stone chimney breast with inset fire opening and exposed stone feature wall. There are quarry tiles to the floor.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards set beneath a worksurface with tiled splashback. Fitted within the worksurface is a stainless sink with draining board and mixer tap. There are further fitted cupboards providing storage space. Sited within the room is a gas cooker with four-ring hob and oven and grill. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, and understairs storage cupboard.
A panelled door opens to:
Inner hall 0.76m x 0.76m (2'5" x 2'5") and 1.33m x 0.81m (4'4" x 2'7")
Having a staircase rising to the upper-floor accommodation, quarry tiles to the floor, and a store cupboard (1.16m x 0.88m – 3'9" x 2'10"): A good-sized cupboard with fitted shelving, space and connection for a washing machine or other white goods, and housing the electric meter for the property.
A panelled door opens to:
Bathroom 1.99m x 1.97m (6'6" x 6'5")
With a rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed window with obscured glass, and wood-effect flooring. A partially-tiled room with panelling to the walls, illuminated by downlight spotlights. Having suite comprising of: Pedestal wash hand basin; dual-flush close-coupled WC; panelled bath with electric Bristan shower over, with handheld shower spray. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and an extractor fan.
From the inner hall, a door with central obscured glass panel and borrowed-light window over opens to:
Rear utility porch 2.74m x 1.59m (8'11" x 5'2")
With rear-aspect half-glazed stable door opening to the rear entrance pathway and garden, rear-aspect window to the side, and front-aspect borrowed-light window to the dining-kitchen. There is a fitted worksurface, beneath which are cupboards providing storage space. There is space and connection for a washing machine, dryer, or other white goods. The porchway has fitted shelving, power, and lighting.
From the inner hall, a quarter-turn staircase rises to:
First floor landing 3.93m x 1.75m (12'10" x 5'8") – measured over the stairs
With a loft-access hatch, borrowed-light window to bedroom two, and inset over-stairs cupboards with slatted linen shelving providing storage space, and housing the hot water tank and Worcester gas-fired boiler, which provide central heating and hot water to the property respectively.
Panelled doors open to:
Bedroom one 3.96m x 3.72 (12'11" x 12'2")– maximum measurements
With front-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows providing exceptional far-reaching views over the town to the surrounding countryside. A spacious room with a range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and lighting with storage cupboards above. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, fitted dado rail, and television aerial extension point.
Bedroom two 3.93m x 2.12m (12'10" x 6'11") – maximum measurements
Having rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows overlooking the rear garden; treated exposed wooden floorboards; decorative ceramic tiled hearth, from where the fireplace once stood. There is a fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and cupboard above providing storage space, fitted shelf, borrowed light window to the landing, and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Bedroom three 3.05m x 2.10m (10'0" x 6'10")
Built into the shape of the roof, having rear-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows overlooking the garden, fitted shelving unit, and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.
Outside
To the front of the property is an area of patio with wooden railway sleeper housing ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. Stone steps rise from the road to the patio area and provide access to the entrance door. The patio area has ample space for garden furniture.
To the rear of the property is a shared access pathway, beyond which, stone steps rise to a delightful area of patio garden with flowerbeds, mature trees, and bushes. Beyond is a slightly raised concrete area, ideal for garden furniture.
The property enjoys a southerly aspect, having the benefit of the sun on the property for a good portion of the day.
There is outside lighting.
Services and general information
All mains services are connected to the property. There is the potential to convert the attic space into a fourth bedroom, if required, subject to planning permission.
The rear access pathway for the property is approached via the roadside and has shared access with the neighbouring properties.
Tenure Freehold
council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'B'
council tax cost (pa) (Correct at time of publication) '£1,612.28'
Directions
Leaving Matlock Crown Square along the A615 toward Bakewell, take the first right after the Matlock mot Centre on to Dimple Road. Follow the road up the hill, turning right at the t-junction on to Smedley Street. Turn left on to Farley Hill and continue up for 300 meters. Turn right (opposite the post box) at the minor crossroads on to Bent Lane, where the property can be found on the left-hand side.
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.
