Derwent Avenue, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

Rockleigh stands in a particularly convenient town centre location, tucked away on a no-through road yet with ready access to the wide range of shops, cafes, bars and other amenities available within this thriving market town. The elegant proportion of Victorian homes is retained throughout the 3 storey accommodation which includes high corniced ceilings, period fireplaces and substantial bay window to the front reception room. The house is designed to provide guest house accommodation to include 6 ensuite bedrooms and, at ground floor level, there is the benefit of self-contained apartment.

The house is further enhanced by attractive gardens, larger than may be expected for such a central location and which border the tree-lined river Derwent. There is the added advantage of fishing and boat launching rights. The award winning Hall Leys Park beyond provides traffic free access for pedestrian access into the town centre.

The property has provided the current owners with a much loved family home and a vibrant guest house business where loyal visitors return year on year. The Guest House enterprise has included the adjoining Riverbank House, which is also available for those who may seek to capitalise on the larger business options, whilst a sale of Rockleigh independently is favoured.

LOCATION
Matlock is a thriving market town dissected by the River Derwent amongst the inspiring Derbyshire Dales countryside and considered the gateway to the Peak District National Park. The town grew as a spa resort through the Victorian era and today continues to boast a healthy tourist and business trade and is home to Derbyshire's County Hall, a major employer. The town benefits from a train station linked to the national network, whilst good road communications lead to neighbouring centres to include Bakewell (8 miles), Alfreton (8miles), Chesterfield (10 miles), Derby (18 miles), Sheffield (20 miles).

ACCOMMODATION
An elegant entrance and hallway typifies the Victorian character and style, which is evident throughout and includes high ceilings with plaster mouldings and period fireplaces. Off the hallway, stairs lead to the first floor, access to the cellar beneath, and doors off to the ground floor accommodation.

Ground floor:
Bathroom 2.76m x 1.50m (9' 1" x 4' 11") fitted with a white suite.
Living room 5.41m x 3.62m (17' 9" x 11' 10") a comfortable room overlooking the rear gardens.
Kitchen 4.02m x 3.73m (13' 2" x 12' 3") refitted with a range of built-in storage and worksurfaces, window overlooking the rear gardens.
Bedroom 4.02m x 3.44m (13' 2" x 11' 3") a double bedroom with side facing window.
Office 4.02m x 1.94m (13' 2" x 6' 4") accessed from the front of the property.
Dining room 3.70m x 3.65m (12' 2" x 12') a generous room overlooking the rear gardens.
Sitting room 4.56m x 3.90m (15' x 12' 10") with bay window to the front.

First floor:
Bedroom suite 1 3.91m x 3.80m (12' 10" x 12' 6") a delightful suite overlooking the rear gardens and with the benefit of an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom suite 2 3.82m x 3.65m (12' 6" x 12') with built-in period wardrobe, rear facing window, and ensuite shower room.
Bedroom suite 3 4.85m x 3.89m (15' 11" x 12' 9") a family room with twin sash windows facing the front, and ensuite shower room.

Second floor:
Bedroom suite 4 5.41m x 3.80m (17' 9" x 12' 6") with double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens, and ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom suite 5 3.82m x 3.65m (12' 6" x 12') enjoying a rear aspect, and with the benefit of an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom suite 6 4.63m x 2.72m (15' 2" x 8' 11") maximum, a family suite with a broad dormer window to the front, and ensuite shower room.

OUTSIDE
The house has the benefit of private forecourt parking, an external office or store and gated access to the larger gardens at the rear. Attractively landscaped, the gardens are principally level, with mature planting set around a central lawn. Patios provide excellent vantage for views across the river, relaxation and outdoor entertaining.

TENURE - Freehold.

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

EPC RATING - Current 47E / Potential 77C

COUNCIL TAX - As the property is guest house, it is assessed for business rates, with as rateable value of £8,500.

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 over the bridge and onto Dale Road, proceed for around 200m before turning left into Olde Englishe Road, follow the road round to the right and the property can be found on the left hand side.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

Ref: FTM10339