7 bedroom house for sale

A splendid late Victorian, gentleman's residence, ideally located in a quiet position enjoying delightful far reaching views over open countryside, consisting of a main residents with four bedrooms, master with en-suite, family bathroom, exceptionally spacious drawing room, dining room, dining kitchen with larder off and utility room. Along with two self contained apartments, ideal for use as a dependent relative annex, holiday accommodation or for incorporation into main residence to extend the living accommodation. There is also potential as rental accommodation and the apartments could earn approx £13,000 per annum. The ground floor apartment having an open-plan living dining kitchen, spacious bedroom and family bathroom. The first floor apartment having two bedrooms, bathroom and living kitchen. This handsome property was once the home of the renowned artist Louis Hurt and stands in generous gardens with ample off-road parking. Located in a popular residential area on the edge of the Peak District National Park within easy reach of the Towns of Matlock and Bakewell. There are excellent amenities at nearby Darley Dale and Two Dales including : shops, doctor's surgery, post office, chemist and filling station.

Entering the property via a pair of half glazed doors, with decorative leaded and stained glass panels, which open to:

Entrance Vestibule 8'2 x 2'8 (2.49m x 0.81m)

With a fitted mat well and an original panelled half glazed entrance door opening to:

Reception Hallway 27'9 x 7' (8.45m x 2.13m)

Having an elegant original staircase rising to the first floor, polished maple blocked flooring, intruder alarm keypad, original picture rail and decorative cornice to the ceiling. There are a pair of central heating radiators with thermostatic valves and oak panelled doors opening to:

Dining Kitchen 19'4 x 11'11 (5.89m x 3.63m)

With front aspect original sliding sash windows overlooking the terrace and gardens with views over the wooded hills and open countryside of the Derwent Valley. The kitchen has original coving to the ceiling, fitted picture rail and good range of kitchen units in a light oak finish with cupboards and drawers set beneath a timber edged work surface with a tiled splashback, wall mounted storage cupboards and glass fronted display cabinets. Set within the work surface is 1/ 2 bowl stainless sink with mixer tap. Fitted within the kitchen is a Hotpoint electric cooker with 4-ring ceramic hob, double oven and grill, over which is an extractor canopy which is vented to the outside. The kitchen has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, telephone point and television aerial point. There is ample space for a family dining table. A door opening to:

Larder 12'1 x 9'10 (3.68m x 3m)

With a side aspect casement windows, oak effect laminate flooring and a range of storage cupboards in a light oak finish with cupboards and drawers beneath a work surface and wall mounted storage cupboards. There is an original meat safe, space for a fridge freezer and the room has a central heating radiator. A batten door with thumb latch opens to stone steps which descends to:

Storage Cellar 11'10 x 11'8 (3.6m x 3.56m)

With a side aspect ventilation window, original stone flags to the floors and original stone thralls.

From the reception hallway a further oak panelled door opens to:

Dining Room 19'5 x 12'3 (5.92m x 3.73m)

Having front aspect ¾ length sliding sash windows with views over the gardens and terrace to the wooded hills that surround the area. The room has original elegant coving to the ceiling, fitted delft rack and picture rail and fine feature fireplace with an oak surround and high mantle with display shelves and leaded glass fronted cupboard. The fireplace has a tiled hearth and a multi-fuel stove. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A broad hardwood 15-pane door with obscured glass opens to:

Drawing Room 26'8 x 21' (measured into the bay) (8.12m x 6.4m)

A delightfully light and spacious room with a front aspect original sliding sash bay window with fitted window seat and decorative leaded and stained glass top lights. There is a ¾ glazed rear aspect door. with wing windows and over door light with decorative leaded panels, opening onto the rear of the property. The room has polished maple blocked flooring, fitted delft rack and elegant coving to the ceiling. Fitted within a recess with side light decorative leaded windows is the fireplace in a polished marble with a raised hearth housing a gas coal effect stove. The room is illuminated by wall and centre light points. There is a humidity controlled fan, central heating radiators with thermostatic valves and television aerial point with sky facility.

From the hallway a further panelled door opens to:

Utility Room 11'2 x 8'2 (3.4m x 2.49m)

With a rear aspect window, coat hanging space, built-in storage cupboard, space and connection for an automatic washing machine and space for further white goods. Sited within the room are a pair of GlowWorm gas fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property. There is a wash hand basin and a panelled door opening to:

Ground Floor Lavatory

With a side aspect window, high level flush w.c. and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

From the reception hallway an elegant original staircase with polished hardwood turn spindles, newels and handrail rises to:

First Floor Galleried Landing 21'4 x 5'10 (6.5m x 1.78m)

With a loft access hatch, original coving to the ceiling, fitted picture rail and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. From the landing doors open to:

Master Suite

Sauna Room 12'2 x 9'9 (3.71m x 2.97m)

With a rear aspect sliding sash window, pine sauna unit, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and original airing cupboard having slatted linen shelving and housing the hot water cylinder. From the sauna room a half glazed original panelled door opens to:

Study/Dressing Room 17'11 x 6'6 (5.46m x 1.98m)

Having rear aspect original sliding sash windows, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, original coving to the ceiling and fitted picture rail. The room is currently used as a study and has a telephone point with broadband facility. This room would make an ideal dressing room to the master bedroom. A door opens to:

Bedroom One 17'11 x 16'5 (5.46m x 5m)

Having front aspect original sliding sash windows, with delightful views over the gardens to the wooded hills and open countryside that surround the area. The room has original coving to the ceiling, fitted picture rail and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. There are a range of wardrobes providing hanging space and storage shelving. The room has a television aerial point and door opening to:

En-suite Bathroom

A fully tiled room with a corner bath with spa jets, close coupled w.c., over the hand basin is a fitted mirror and glass shelf. There is a mixer shower over the bath.

Bedroom Two 17'10 x 12' (5.43m x 3.66m)

With front aspect sliding sash windows enjoying the views, elegant coving to the ceiling, fitted picture rail and a feature fireplace with painted surround and mantle and cast iron insert housing an open grate. To the side of the chimneybreast is a built-in storage cupboard. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bedroom Three 17'11 x 12'2 (5.46m x 3.71m)

Having front aspect sliding sash windows with similar views to bedroom two. The room has original elegant coving to the ceiling, television aerial point, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom Four 12'2 x 9'10 (3.71m x 3m)

With side aspect casement windows with views over the surrounding properties to the wooded hills beyond. The room has a fitted picture rail and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

From the landing a door opens to:

Storage Cupboard

With a side aspect window and fitted shelving.

Family Bathroom 12'5 x 5'9 (3.78m x 1.75m)

A fully tiled bathroom with a front aspect sliding sash window and suite with panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin with illuminated mirror over and close coupled w.c. There is a central heating radiator and an extractor fan.

Apartment One

Entering the property via a half glazed original panelled door which is protected by an elegant porch with a tiled roof set upon a timber gothic arched frame. A door opens to:

Reception Hallway 12'1 x 8'1 (3.68m x 2.46m)

Having original black and white tiles to the floor laid in a chequer board pattern. A pair of front aspect sliding sash windows with decorative leaded and stained glass. The room has coving to the ceiling. A closed off doorway leads to the reception hall of the main residence, making it possible to incorporate the apartment into the main accommodation if required. From the reception hallway original panelled doors open to:

Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen 22'2 x 17'10 (6.75m x 5.43m)

A delightfully light and spacious room with original sliding sash windows, coving to the ceiling and fitted delft rack. The room has light wood effect laminate flooring, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and television aerial point. There are a range of fitted kitchen units with cupboards and drawers beneath a high gloss work surface with a tiled splashback, wall mounted storage cupboards, glass fronted display cabinets and open display shelving. Concealed within a cupboard is a combination gas fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the apartment. A panelled door opens to:

Bathroom

With a side aspect window with obscured glass. A partally tiled room with a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled w.c. There is an extractor fan.

Bedroom 16'1 x 13'1 (4.9m x 3.99m)

With side aspect casement windows with views to the distance hills. The room has red and cream quarry tiles to the floor laid in a chequer board pattern and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. A door opens to a useful storage cupboard with shelving.

Apartment Two

Entering the apartment via a panelled door which opens to:

Reception Hallway 11'10 x 8'2 (3.6m x 2.49m)

With a side aspect window and ¾ turn staircase which rises to:

First Floor Split Level Landing

Where further doors open to:

Living Dining Kitchen 16'3 x 13'4 (4.95m x 4.06m)

With a side aspect casement window with a commanding view over the surrounding properties to the open countryside beyond. The room has a range of kitchen units with cupboards and drawers set beneath a roll edged work surface with a tiled splashback. There is an inset stainless sink and 4-burner gas hob, beneath which is a gas oven. Beneath the work surface there is a space for an under work surface fridge. Fitted within the room is a gas fired combination boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the apartment. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial point and an extractor fan.

Bedroom One 12'7 x 10'1 (3.83m x 3.07m)

With a side aspect original sliding sash window, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and fitted open display shelving.

Bedroom Two 12'5 x 11'5 (3.78m x 3.48m)

Having side aspect casement windows with similar views to the living room. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bathroom 9'6 x 5' (2.9m x 1.52m)

Being half tiled and having a suite with panelled bath and wall hung wash hand basin. There is a shaver light.

Separate Lavatory

With side aspect window, close coupled w.c. and extractor fan.

Outside

The property is approached via a sweeping driveway that gives access to the parking area and the front of the property. Immediately to the front of the property is a flagged terrace taking advantage of the southerly aspect and the fine far reaching views. From the terrace steps descend to a large levelled lawn area with borders stocked with flowering plants and surrounded by mature ornamental specimen trees. The driveway continues down the side of the property to a block paved parking area for several vehicles giving access to the ground floor apartment.

Services

All mains services are connected to the property.

Directions

Leaving Matlock along the A6 towards Bakewell, upon reaching Two Dales turn left by the Whitworth Park Hotel into station road, follow the road to Darley Bridge, after crossing the river and passing the Three Stags Heads public house the property can be found on the right hand side identified by our for sale board.

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.