Lime Tree Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

Of interest to those seeking a larger than average family home, this individual detached property provides an excellent range of accommodation with ample space for a growing family and home working, plus a ground floor annexe provides a degree of versatility for independent family members or visiting guests. The house is stone-built beneath a tiled roof, which includes the benefit of Solar PV panels (on a favourable "feed in tariff"). Dating from the 1960's, the original house has seen extension and some adaptation over the years, all designed to take full advantage of the southerly aspect and truly delightful views across the roof tops of Matlock Green, to the hillside topped with the iconic Riber Castle.

The spacious house is complemented by a good sized garden plot, the majority south facing and enjoying the same views, all offering ample opportunity for the keen gardener and space for family recreation. Driveway parking is sufficient for several vehicles and leads to garaging for up to three cars, with an adjoining workshop/store.

Set well back from the roadside to a private drive, the property is handy for the town centre yet tucked away to a quite private position, well placed for local schooling and access to all local amenities, including a short walk to nearby convenience and other stores, the central shops and facilities less than half a mile away.

Matlock nestles within the Derwent Valley surrounded by the delights of the Derbyshire Dale countryside and often considered the gateway to the Peak District National Park. There is the benefit of a train station linking to the national network and local roads, provide ready access to the neighbouring market towns of Bakewell (8 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles), Alfreton (8 miles). The cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each lie within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
The main entrance is located at the foot of steps which descend from the driveway which, for the purposes of these particulars, is noted as the rear of the house. A uPVC decorative glazed door opens to an entrance hall finished with a stylish Amitco floor, a built-in cloaks cupboard to one side, and door opening to a...

Cloakroom - 2.31m x 1.20m (7' 7" x 3' 11") with pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, ceramic tiling to half height and contrasting Amtico flooring.

Utility room - 2.70m x 2.31m (8' 10" x 7' 7") accessed off the same hall and including a range of built-in cupboards, worktops and stainless steel sink unit. There is a position for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Wooden double glazed window to the side and a half glazed door providing external access.

Fitted kitchen - 3.70m x 3.40m (12' 2" x 11' 2") fitted with a range of painted cupboards and work surfaces including a slim breakfast bar to one side. There is an eye level oven and grill, ceramic hob, extractor hood and 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit set beneath the rear facing window. Plumbing for a dishwasher, and Amtico flooring.

Sitting and dining room - 6.25m x 4.40m (20' 6" x 14' 5") a particulalry spacious room which provides versatility for a number of purposes and to create a formal dining area. As with most of the house, the room benefits from excellent natural light and views across the gardens, Matlock Green and with Riber Castle above. There is an additional side window and a pair of modern chapel style doors set beneath a stone archway, and being open to a...

Family room - 6.49m x 3.56m (21' 4" x 11' 8") a second sitting area, again designed to take full advantage of the views and southerly aspect. A cutstone fireplace includes a solid fuel grate, marble tiled hearth and stone fender. From here, stairs rise to the first floor.

Returning through the kitchen, there is access to a...

Study / occasional room - 3.70m x 3.48m (12' 2" x 11' 5") with patio style full height doors and windows facing the attractive rear gardens, which are set beneath the drive and include a planted ornamental pond. The room combined with the adjacent front hall, kitchen and bedroom suite offer opportunity to provide independent annexe accommodation.

Annexe hall - with wire glazed door and windows, set within a recessed porchway at the front.

Annexe kitchen - 2.75m x 2.50m (9' x 8' 2") fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit and plumbing for an automatic washing. There are two windows facing the drive and a utility cupboard housing the electric meters and solar PV controls.

Annexe bedroom - 3.27m x 3.01m (10' 9" x 9' 11") a modest double bedroom with similar views across the gardens to the front and access off to an..

Ensuite bathroom - 2m x 1.82m (6' 7" x 6') fitted with a coloured suite to include a panelled bath, low flush WC and wash hand basin set to a vanity surface with cupboards beneath.

From the family room, stairs rise to the first floor galleried landing which provides access to the remaining accommodation and features a full height picture window facing the front, built-in linen store, plus additional range of cupboards and an airing cupboard siting the hot water tank.

Master bedroom 1 - 6.25m x 4.23m (20' 6" x 13' 11") overall, a generous master suite with a broad window commanding fine views across the front gardens, the rootops of Matlock Green and with Riber Castle standing proudly on the horizon. There is a useful walk-in store, additional window to the side and access to a...

Jack and Jill bath and shower room - 3.89m x 3.30m (12' 9" x 10' 10"with direct access off the bedroom and separate access off the landing, the room is fully tiled and fitted with a spa bath, separate walk-in shower cubicle, low flush WC and "his" and "hers" wash basins set to a vanity surface with storage cabinets beneath.

Bedroom 2 - 3.02m x 2.18m (9' 11" x 7' 2") a rear aspect single room.

Shower room - 2.06m x 1.68m (6' 9" x 5' 6") including a walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. The room has full height ceramic tiling and access to the roof void.

Bedroom 3 - 2.79m x 2.67m (9' 2" x 8' 9") a second single bedroom facing the drive.

Bedroom 4 - 3.70m x 3.36m (12' 2" x 11' 10") a comfortable double bedroom with windows to front and rear allowing excellent natural light and again with far reaching views towards Riber, Starkholmes and Masson.

OUTSIDE
The house stands to a private driveway, shared with two neighbouring properties which leads from Lime Tree Road. Approaching the house, the drive broadens into a private courtyard providing car standing for several vehicles and access to the garages which provide ample storage and workshop opportunities.

Garage 1 - 5.70m x 5.52m () with broad up and over door, open window to garage 2, and door opening to...

Workshop - 2.80m x 2.27m () with window to the rear, and to one corner the gas fired condensing boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Garage 2 - 5.70m x 3.10m () with window to the side, and up and over door.

From the drive, steps descend to the rear of the house. There are mature rock and shrub borders which provide colour and interest, whilst block paved paths provide access around one side of the house. The principal gardens are found on the south side at the front (away from the drive). A full width stone paved patio provides excellent entertaining space and from here the garden descends in tiers which have been landscaped to aid maintenance. Each tier is separated by shaped borders which are planted with a host of low growing shrubs, perennials which provide a wealth of colour and interest throughout the seasons. Below the top tier, lawns and banks provide further opportunity for the green fingered enthusiast and for family recreation. Dwarf fruit trees provide a small orchard within the lower boundary, trees and hedges create the border with Denefields to one side and opposite a post and rail fence to the neighbouring garden.

TENURE - Freehold.

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing to the principal rooms. There is the added benefit of solar PV panels being sited on the garden elevation to provide valuable energy economies. Currently returning 70p per unit indexed to the cost of living. The current agreement running until 2036 - full details available. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 74C / Potential 79C

COUNCIL TAX - Band G

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 Causeway Lane to Matlock Green. After passing the pedestrian crossing turn left into Lime Tree Road. Rise up the hill, taking the bend around to the right and as it bends again to the left locate the driveway off to the left hand side, noted Private Drive. No. 81 being accessed straight ahead.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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