Flint Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

Situated off a no-through lane, adjacent to open countryside and enjoying stunning views across fields and to the wooded slopes of the Derwent Valley, this individual detached family home has an enviable village fringe location. Spacious four bedroom accommodation is presented with a modern quality and style and which is complemented externally by larger than average gardens, ample off street parking with room for several cars and / or leisure vehicles.

The generous grounds include three driveway options, one immediately by the house, single garage and car standing at the upper boundary, whilst at lower level a gates access to a level area of hard standing, of sufficient size to erect garaging or other building (subject to the necessary planning consents)

For those appreciative of the outdoor life, the house stands close to Oker Hill and the surrounding countryside provides good walking in all directions. The wider delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all close at hand, whilst good road communications also lead the neighbouring centres of employment to include Matlock (3 miles), Bakewell (6 miles), Chesterfield (12 miles). The village boasts a well respected primary school, village hall and church, whilst nearby Darley Dale and Two Dales offer a wide range of local shops and amenities.

ACCOMMODATION
An open pillared porchway shelters the front door, which opens to a reception hallway to include book shelving and storage beneath the stairs, corniced ceiling and window to the front drawing good natural light. A hardwood and glass panelled door leads off to the...

Sitting room - 4.75m x 3.63m (15' 7" x 11' 11") plus 3m x 2.50m (9' 10" x 8' 3") an L-shaped room designed to accommodate a dining area and, as with the majority of the house, having the benefit of excellent natural light and superb views. Windows to both front and rear are complemented by double glazed sliding doors which allow direct access to the patio and gardens at the rear, which enjoy a south easterly aspect and stunning views across the neighbouring fields and to the tree lined slopes which rise above the Derwent Valley. There is combination wall and ceiling lighting, plaster ceiling rose, corniced ceiling and a hardwood herringbone parquet floor throughout.

Dining room - 3m x 3m (9' 10" x 9' 10") similarly accessed off the hallway and with doors in each direction from the sitting room and kitchen. Again, there are sliding doors to the rear gardens and similar views across the rolling countryside, corniced ceiling, ceramic tiled floor and door to a walk-in pantry store.

Kitchen - 3.34m x 3m (11' x 9' 10") accessed off the dining room through an open doorway, there is a range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a 1 ½ bowl sink unit and space for appliances, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a gas cooker point. There are similar views to the front and a second window to the side facing nearby Oker Hill. The kitchen extends to the rear into a...

Utility area - 1.75m x 1.66m (5' 9" x 5' 5") with matching wall mounted cupboards, work bench beneath which is space for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. An external door provides access from the side of the house and another hardwood door opens to a...

Shower room - 1.75m x 1.69m (5' 9" x 5' 7") being fully tiled to include a walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower, low flush WC and an attractive Corian corner hand basin unit with storage beneath. chromed towel radiator.

From the reception hallway, stairs with barley twist newel post and spindles rise to a first floor broad landing which is currently utilised as a study / hobby area. Two front aspect windows allow good natural light and there is the benefit of a built-in linen store.

Master bedroom 1 - 4.73m x 3.19m (15' 6" x 10' 6") the largest of four double bedrooms, including a range of built-in fitted wardrobes, dual aspect windows and again with truly stunning 180 degree views with the woods above Chatsworth in the north, and the hills which surround Hall Dale and Ladygrove straight ahead.

Bedroom 2 - 2.98m x 2.78m (9' 9" x 9' 2") previously utilised as a hobby with fitted low level drawer storage, wardrobe and access to the roof void, together with valley views.

Bedroom 3 - 3m x 2.98m (9' 10" x 9' 9") with similar views across the valley.

Bedroom 4 - 3.51m x 2.60m (11' 6" x 8' 6") with garden and valley views.

Bathroom - 3.51m x 2.13m (11' 6" x 7') well fitted with a modern style including a ceramic tiled floor and walls, low flush WC, panelled bath with electric shower fitting above, and a broad porcelain vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath and to the walls above either side of a central illuminated mirror. Chromed ladder radiator.

OUTSIDE
Bromley Croft occupies a generous garden plot with good sized grounds to both front and rear. Setting the house back from the head of Flint Lane, a triangular lawn is set behind an evergreen screen and with low hedge and shrub planting to borders each side. Just below the lawn, there is a block paved driveway providing car standing and narrowing to broad pathways which lead across the front and side.

The larger garden area is found at the rear where a continuation of the block paved paths incorporate shaped sitting areas and are complemented by a full width stone paved patio accessed from both the sitting and dining rooms. Central lawns are dissected by pathways leading to a lower patio set within planted screens, further borders are planted with a range of low growing shrubs, specimen trees and perennials which provide colour and interest throughout the seasons.

From the lower patio, a flight of steps leads from the larger driveway being a second and principal parking area gated from the lane side and offering car standing for several vehicles. This substantial space offers opportunity for erection of garaging or other building, subject to any necessary planning consents. At the higher boundary, and fronting Flint Lane, is a single garage and additional hardstanding.

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 69C / Potential 80C

COUNCIL TAX - Band E

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 north Bakewell Road in the direction of Darle Dale. After around 1 ½ miles, passing St Elphin's Park, turn left into Old Road, proceed to the following crossroads and turn left to Darley Bridge. Crossing Darley Bridge, rise up through Eversleigh Rise and as the set of housing ends turn left into Cross Green, then left again into Flint Lane. Follow the road to the bottom and Bromley Croft can be found, as the road becomes unmade, on the left hand side.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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