House For Sale £775,000
This imposing period residence is Grade II Listed, noting its architectural importance, similar to a number of individual homes within this well regarded resort village. The house is built within rendered elevations to a traditional Georgian style, offering generously proportioned accommodation across three floors which retains an air of elegance and character throughout. Features include high corniced ceilings, tall sash windows and impressive fireplaces and a design to provide excellent natural light to the principal rooms and stunning views across the Derwent Gorge to the south.
Versatile living space accommodates a number of modern family lifestyles, whether seeking a simple quality home, those needing room for home working, perhaps visiting guests or to supplement income through a Guest House type enterprise. The accommodation briefly comprises a contemporary dining room, large reception rooms on two floors, separate study, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is the added advantage of a garage, ample car parking and sizeable tiered gardens, which are expertly landscaped to the hillside location. A mention must also be made of the restored glasshouse, designed and still used as a vinery, which is a particularly attractive inclusion.
Location
The hubbub of the attractive parades, which follow the local stretch of the valley floor, remain a draw for visitors today just as in the village’s Victorian heyday which capitalised on a reputation for the ‘medicinal properties’ of the local spa waters and capitalise on the dramatic scenery. An alternative beauty and tranquillity can be found exploring the higher slopes of the Derwent Gorge, where paths and lanes meander providing access to a number of individual interesting homes, Montpellier being one which enjoys similar stunning views across the tree lined valley. Continue rising and walks can lead you to the moorland linking Bonsall over the hill, whilst woodland paths meander in either direction to Matlock or Cromford, now famed for its inclusion as part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
The village boasts thriving community, a host of cafes, bars and eateries, not to mention a well respected primary school. Good road links lead to the wider delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside together with the neighbouring market towns of Matlock (1 mile), Belper (9 miles), Chesterfield (11 miles) Bakewell (9 miles). The cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham are all within daily commuting distance and the village also boasts a train station linking to the National network for commuting further afield.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Cloakroom / WC, Sitting Room with high panelled ceiling, picture rails, two Georgian sash windows, stone fireplace with stove fire; Dining Kitchen extensively fitted with modern cupboards, pot sink and oak block work surfaces incorporating a deep central island and breakfast bar, plus integral appliances and featuring a glazed roof to the extension; Utility Room with cupboards, work surface, integral dishwasher and external stable door.
First Floor: Bath & Shower Room, Boiler store, Separate WC, Study a superb workspace enjoying views across the tree lined slopes, which rise above the valley floor; Sitting Room with two similar tall windows allowing views and excellent light, corniced ceiling, picture rails, cast iron and tiled fireplace and double panelled doors from the study, including landscape paintings; Bedroom 1 featuring a Hopton marble fireplace.
Second Floor: Bedrooms 2,3 and 4 each of ‘double’ proportion and taking full advantage of the southerly views, Bedroom 5 a further rear facing double, Luxury Bath and Shower Room contemporarily fitted to include a free standing bath and separate shower. Storage room.
Outside
A driveway leads off Waterloo Road to serve this and two neighbouring period homes, Montpellier standing to the head of the drive with private gated entrance which opens to a forecourt parking area. The ground floor gardens include a patio terrace, lawn and well stocked herbaceous borders around an ornamental pond. Adjoining the house is a Single Garage with adjacent Store and the impressive Vinery / Glasshouse expertly restored playing host to a productive grape vine and offering further opportunity for the green-fingered enthusiast.
To the side and rear of the house, steps rise through a series of landscaped tiers, providing level garden areas above natural stone walls, including raised beds, lawns and patios, all of which enjoy the southerly aspect and inspiring views which have impressed visitors for generations.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and part sealed unit double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – Not required as Grade II Listed.
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 Crown Square, take the A6 south to Matlock Bath. From the middle of North and South Parades location Waterloo Road on the right hand side. Rise up the hill and after passing the junction with Temple Walk, locate the drive off to the left as the road bends at right angles. Montpellier House is at the top of the drive. Alternatively, take Temple Walk (just passed Fishpond Hotel) following the road to its end and junction with Waterloo Road. Turn left and immediately left again on to the drive.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10212
Versatile living space accommodates a number of modern family lifestyles, whether seeking a simple quality home, those needing room for home working, perhaps visiting guests or to supplement income through a Guest House type enterprise. The accommodation briefly comprises a contemporary dining room, large reception rooms on two floors, separate study, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is the added advantage of a garage, ample car parking and sizeable tiered gardens, which are expertly landscaped to the hillside location. A mention must also be made of the restored glasshouse, designed and still used as a vinery, which is a particularly attractive inclusion.
Location
The hubbub of the attractive parades, which follow the local stretch of the valley floor, remain a draw for visitors today just as in the village’s Victorian heyday which capitalised on a reputation for the ‘medicinal properties’ of the local spa waters and capitalise on the dramatic scenery. An alternative beauty and tranquillity can be found exploring the higher slopes of the Derwent Gorge, where paths and lanes meander providing access to a number of individual interesting homes, Montpellier being one which enjoys similar stunning views across the tree lined valley. Continue rising and walks can lead you to the moorland linking Bonsall over the hill, whilst woodland paths meander in either direction to Matlock or Cromford, now famed for its inclusion as part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
The village boasts thriving community, a host of cafes, bars and eateries, not to mention a well respected primary school. Good road links lead to the wider delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside together with the neighbouring market towns of Matlock (1 mile), Belper (9 miles), Chesterfield (11 miles) Bakewell (9 miles). The cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham are all within daily commuting distance and the village also boasts a train station linking to the National network for commuting further afield.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Cloakroom / WC, Sitting Room with high panelled ceiling, picture rails, two Georgian sash windows, stone fireplace with stove fire; Dining Kitchen extensively fitted with modern cupboards, pot sink and oak block work surfaces incorporating a deep central island and breakfast bar, plus integral appliances and featuring a glazed roof to the extension; Utility Room with cupboards, work surface, integral dishwasher and external stable door.
First Floor: Bath & Shower Room, Boiler store, Separate WC, Study a superb workspace enjoying views across the tree lined slopes, which rise above the valley floor; Sitting Room with two similar tall windows allowing views and excellent light, corniced ceiling, picture rails, cast iron and tiled fireplace and double panelled doors from the study, including landscape paintings; Bedroom 1 featuring a Hopton marble fireplace.
Second Floor: Bedrooms 2,3 and 4 each of ‘double’ proportion and taking full advantage of the southerly views, Bedroom 5 a further rear facing double, Luxury Bath and Shower Room contemporarily fitted to include a free standing bath and separate shower. Storage room.
Outside
A driveway leads off Waterloo Road to serve this and two neighbouring period homes, Montpellier standing to the head of the drive with private gated entrance which opens to a forecourt parking area. The ground floor gardens include a patio terrace, lawn and well stocked herbaceous borders around an ornamental pond. Adjoining the house is a Single Garage with adjacent Store and the impressive Vinery / Glasshouse expertly restored playing host to a productive grape vine and offering further opportunity for the green-fingered enthusiast.
To the side and rear of the house, steps rise through a series of landscaped tiers, providing level garden areas above natural stone walls, including raised beds, lawns and patios, all of which enjoy the southerly aspect and inspiring views which have impressed visitors for generations.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and part sealed unit double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.
EPC rating – Not required as Grade II Listed.
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 Crown Square, take the A6 south to Matlock Bath. From the middle of North and South Parades location Waterloo Road on the right hand side. Rise up the hill and after passing the junction with Temple Walk, locate the drive off to the left as the road bends at right angles. Montpellier House is at the top of the drive. Alternatively, take Temple Walk (just passed Fishpond Hotel) following the road to its end and junction with Waterloo Road. Turn left and immediately left again on to the drive.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
Ref: FTM10212
