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Full details for 4 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Matlock

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Description

Providing a quality and comfortable family home which has been extended, adapted and upgraded over many years by the current owners, this attractive stone-built property stands to a slightly elevated position which affords stunning countryside views across the valley. Internally there are 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, plus ancillary rooms both inside and out.

Outside, the house is complemented by extensive gardens, the plot believed to extend to around 3 acres, most of which is laid to grass and includes formal patio and gardens by the house, including naturally fed water feature and fishpond, summer house and hot tub, plus fruit trees within the upper ground. There is opportunity to partition the larger area for pony or other livestock keeping or indeed additional landscaping to suit a new occupiers needs.

Situated on the very outskirts of Cromford which forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the area is steeped with history, most notably linked to the rise of Sir Richard Arkwright and his family‘s milling dynasty. Nearby attractions include Cromford Canal and the River Derwent which meanders through the valley, Carsington Water Black Rock and the High Peak Trail. The property is well placed for travel along the A6 and surrounding road network, whilst rail link from the village link to the national net.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance porch - with decorative glazed wood grain effect uPVC door from the front, two porthole windows, tiled floor matwell and glazed door to the...

Hallway - including built-in cloaks cupboard, under stairs store and stairs which rise to the first floor.

Sitting room - 5.78m x 3.55m (19‘ x 11‘ 8') overall, a character room with windows to both front and side providing good natural light, with views across the grounds at the rear, whilst to the front the views reach beyond to the hills which rise above the Derwent Valley. As with the majority of the house, there an elegant cottage style and features include a single beam, corniced ceiling and display niches either side of an impressive cutstone fireplace.

Dining room - 4.28m x 3.23m (14‘ 1' x 10‘ 7') with corniced and decorative ceiling and uPVC triple glazing with French doors opening to the sunroom at the rear of the house. The versatile room offers ample space for formal dining and family living.

Inner hall - with space for boot and coat storage and siting the oil fired central heating boiler.

Breakfast kitchen - 3.83m x 3.77m (12‘ 7' x 12‘ 5') overall, forming an L- shaped room, the range of oak fronted cupboards and drawers are complemented by black granite work surfaces, which incorporate a 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. There is an integral extractor fan above an electric hob, plus eye level oven and microwave, integral dishwasher and to one side a position for an American style refrigerator. Windows to the front and side again allow excellent natural light, views beyond the gardens to the side and along the valley and across the lawns at the rear.

Garden room - 5.28m x 2.47m (17‘ 4' x 8‘ 1') created to take full advantage of views across the gardens and towards the wooded ground beyond. With tiled floor, French doors and a separate single door allowing external access, and furthe doors leading from the dining room.

Cloaks / shower room - accessed off the entrance hall, the room is fully tiled to both floor and walls in stone shades and includes a walk-in shower cubicle, low flush WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath. There is an illuminated mirror, integral cabinet, ladder radiator and window to the front.

From the hall, stairs rise in a dog leg fashion to the first floor landing which spans the majority of the front of the house where three windows provide light and views, there is a slim storage cupboard.

Study - 1.98m x 1.68m (6‘ 6' x 5‘ 6') with work bench, adjustable shelving, access to the roof void and window in the south gable wall.

Bedroom 1 - 4.50m x 3.22m (14‘ 9' x 10‘ 7') a comfortable double bedroom with the benefit of modern built-in furniture, and windows to the side and rear overlooking the gardens.

Bedroom 2 - 3.22m x 2.95m (10‘ 7' x 9‘ 8') a scond double bedroom again with the benefit of modern built-in furniture providing extensive wardrobing and other storage. Similar garden outlook.

Bathroom - well fitted with a modern white suite to include a low flush WC, panelled bath with glazed screen and mixer shower fitting above, vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath, chromed ladder radiator and full height linen store.

Bedroom 3 - 3.38m x 3.22m (11‘ x 10‘ 7') with access to the roof void and views to the rear.

Bedroom 4 - 3.36m x 1.81m (11‘ x 5‘ 11') maximum, a modest single room enjoying panoramic views across the adjacent road, railway and river, which meander along the valley floor and to the part wooded slopes beyond.

OUTSIDE
The gardens and grounds extend to around 3 acres, mostly enclosed by evergreen hedging and dry stone walls which form the boundaries. The larger portion at the rear is a gently sloping area which runs full width, currently laid to grass with occasional fruit and other trees planted and which offers scope to create livestock keeping or other opportunity. The more formal patio and gardens are found at the house level, stretching to the side with well stocked mature borders, patios and a hot tub, all taking advantage of the wide valley views. Natural fed ponds add further interest.

The remaining gardens lie to the front, similarly gently sloping with maintained trees and lawns dissected by a winding tarmac drive which lead through elegant stone pillars and electrically operated iron gates. The drive rises to an area of car standing and turning by the garages and house.

Outbuildings include:
Garage 1 - 6.11m x 5.42m (20‘ 1' x 17‘ 9') overall, with remote control up and over door, personnel door into the WC at the rear, central heating radiator, cold water tap and obscure glazed windows to the side.

Utility room - 2.75m x 1.23m (9‘ x 4‘ 1') along with the outside WC and additional store, the three outbuilding runs across the rear of the garage block. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine and external door.

Outside WC - with low flush WC and wash hand basin, together with personnel door in and out of the garage.

Store - accessed from the side, a useful garden store.

Garage 2 - 6.40m x 6.23m (21‘ x 20‘ 5') a detached double garage with high remote control up and over door, personnel door and window to the rear, and storage potential within the open loft.
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TENURE - Freehold.

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of oil fired central heating and a combination of uPVC double and triple glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 58D / Potential 73C

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 Cromford. Passing through Cromford traffic lights continuing along the A6 Derby Road, pass the garage on the right and Woodlands is accessed via the second drive on the right beyond the garage.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

Ref: FTM10544
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