5 bedroom house for sale

An exceptionally spacious, substantial Victorian property retaining many original features, ideally located close to the centre of the town of Matlock. This fine property enjoys an elevated position with delightful views. The accommodation is set over four floors and offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room, dining kitchen with utility room off, ground floor lavatory and good sized basement ideal for a variety of uses. There are delightful gardens to the rear of the property, off road parking and detached garage. Matlock is a picturesque spa town in the heart of Derbyshire close to the Derwent Valley mills world heritage site and to the Peak District National Park and 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. Situated on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby and Nottingham and the nearby towns of Chesterfield, Wirksworth and Bakewell.

Entering the property via an original panelled half glazed front door which is protected by an open storm porch set upon a gallows bracket. The door opens to:

Reception Hallway 20'4 x 7'2 (6.2m x 2.78m)

Having a side aspect original sliding sash window, fine original staircase rising to the first floor, Victorian encaustic Minton style tiles to the floor with an inset mat well. There is original coving to the ceiling and a decorative corbelled archway. The hallway has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and original panelled doors open to:-

Sitting Room 15'7 x 12'5 (4.75m x 3.78m measured into the bay)

A delightfully light and airy room with a front aspect original sliding sash bay window. The room has original elegant coving, centre ceiling rose and a fine feature fireplace with a faux marble painted slate surround, cast iron insert and original tiled hearth housing an open grate. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a television aerial point.

Kitchen 14'6 x 12'1 (4.42m x 3.68m)

A spacious dining kitchen with rear aspect sliding sash windows enjoying far reaching views over the town to the open countryside that surrounds the area. The dining area of the room has an oriel style window set within an arched recess with pleasant views over the town towards the Heights of Abraham and Riber Castle. The room has an original centre ceiling rose, light wood effect laminate flooring, central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, television aerial point and wall and centre light points. There are a range of recently installed kitchen units in a light wood effect finish with cupboards and drawers beneath a work surface with a tiled splashback and wall mounted storage cupboards with under cabinet lighting. Set within the work surface is a 1/ 2 bowl stainless sink with a mixer tap and a 4-ring ceramic hob over which is an extractor canopy. Beneath the hob is a fan assisted electric oven and there is an integral fridge. A broad opening leads to:

Utility Room 9'4 x 7'5 (2.84m x 2.26m max)

With a pair of rear aspect double glazed sliding sash windows enjoying the far reaching views afforded by the property. The room has light wood effect laminate flooring following through from the kitchen. There is a work surface with an inset stainless sink, beneath which are storage cupboards, space and connection for an automatic washing machine and space for a dishwasher. There is space for an under work surface freezer or other white goods. Fitted within the original chimneypiece are built-in storage cupboards and the room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

From the hallway an original panelled door opens to:

Lavatory 7'5 x 3'2 (2.26m 0.96m)

Having a ceramic tiled floor and suite with dual flush close coupled W.C. wall hung wash hand basin with tiled and mirrored splashback with a shaver point. The room has an extractor fan.

From the hallway a half glazed door opens to a staircase which descends to the basement.

Room One 12' x 6'3 (3.66m x 1.9m)

With fitted storage shelving and original batten door with thumb latch opening to:-

Room Two 8'4 x 7'1 (2.54m x 2.16m)

With a side aspect window, power and lighting.

Room Three 12'1 x 11'8 (3.68m x 3.56m)

With a rear aspect original casement window and a panelled shutter and an entrance door opening onto the gardens to the rear of the property. The room has power, light stainless sink unit and space and connection for an automatic washing machine. A batten door with thumb latch opens to:-

Room Four 11'2 x 6'5 (3.4m x 1.95m)

With a rear aspect sliding sash window, power, lighting and central heating radiator with thermostatic valve. The basement would make an ideal work from home space/games room/workshop etc. The living accommodation could be extended into the basement creating a kitchen and dining space if required.

From the reception hallway an elegant original staircase with polished hardwood handrail, turned spindles and newels rises via a half landing to:-

First Floor Landing 14'11 x 8'1 (4.55m 2.46m max)

Having original coving to the ceiling, staircase rising to the second floor, telephone point and original panelled doors opening to:-

Bedroom One 12'11 x 12'6 (3.94m x 3.81m)

Having dual aspect original sliding sash windows enjoying superb views over the town to the open countryside of the Derwent Valley. The room has original coving to the ceiling, fitted picture rail and feature fireplace with a faux marble painted slate surround having cast iron and tiled insert. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bedroom Two 12'11 x 11'6 (3.94m x 3.5m)

With a rear aspect original sliding sash window enjoying the pleasant views afforded by the property. The room has an original fireplace with cast iron surround, tiled insert and hearth housing an open grate. There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bedroom Three 11'1 x 8'6 (3.38m x 2.59m)

With a rear aspect sliding sash window having similar views to bedroom two. The room has a central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom 7'5 x 7'3 (2.26m x 2.21m)

With a front aspect sliding sash window and suite with panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled W.C. Over the wash hand basin there is a shaver light and the room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

From the landing a further panelled door opens to:-

Boiler Room 4'9 x 2'11 (1.45m x 0.89m)

With a side aspect window, slatted linen storage shelving and housing the Worcester Hi Flow gas fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.

From the first floor landing a staircase rises via a half landing to:-

Second Floor Landing 10'1 x 6'2 (3.07m x 1.88m)

Having a Velux roof light, telephone point and original panelled doors opening to:-

Bedroom Four 12'11 x 11'6 (3.94m x 3.5m)

With a front aspect sliding sash window with delightful views over the town to Riber Castle. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and built in storage cupboards with hanging space and storage shelving and a television aerial point.

Bedroom Five 12'11 x 12'7 (3.94m x 3.83m max)

Having a pair of side aspect original sliding sash windows overlooking the town to the wooded hills taking in Riber Castle, Heights of Abraham and Masson. The room is built into the shape of the roof and there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a television aerial point.

Second Floor Bathroom 8'3 x 9'7 (2.51m x 2.92m max)

With a rear aspect Velux window, access door into the eaves of roof space and suite with panelled bath having Aqualisa mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and dual flush close coupled W.C. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Outside

To the front of the property is an area of garden with a central gated pathway giving access to the front door. To either side of the path are deep borders stocked with ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. A pathway runs down the side of the property, again having a planted border, to the rear of the property where there is an area of garden with a central lawn and sculptured borders stocked with mature ornamental shrubs, roses and an apple tree. From the garden a stepped pathway leads to the garage and to the side of the property is a further stepped path, with an original wrought iron rail, leading to a personnel gate onto Edge Road. Beyond the garden is an off road parking space and detached garage.

Detached Garage 15'6 x 9'9 (4.72m x 2.97m)

A stone built garage with natural slate roof with traditionally hung vehicular access doors.

Services

All mains services are connected to the property.

Directions

Leaving Matlock Crown Square via Bank Road, follow the road up the hill where the property can be found on the left 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.