Hurds Hollow, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

Situated around half a mile from Matlock's town centre and conveniently placed for local primary schooling, this detached house presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a modern family home. The extended accommodation includes an integral garage, two reception rooms and circulation areas with ancillary rooms, and at first floor level five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is designed to take full advantage of natural light and views towards the opposing hills of the Derwent Valley and is further complemented by a larger than average garden offering ample opportunity for outdoor hobbies and family recreation and relaxation. Further advantages include gas central heating, uPVC double and triple glazing and Solar PV aiding energy efficiency.

The house is tucked away from the main thoroughfare, sharing a private driveway with a handful of individual homes, yet is well placed for access to the town's central shops and other amenities. Good road communications lead to the neighbouring market towns of Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
Off the head of the driveway, an open porchway shelters the front door which opens to an entrance hallway that includes a similar glazed roof, obscure glazing and a ceramic tiled floor in neutral shades which continue through to a reception hallway with a glass partition and door from the entrance hall. A door leads off to the principal accommodation, built-in cloak and boot store and an external door which leads to the gardens at the rear. A side lobby provides internal access to the garage and with doors off to a walk-in pantry fitted with a range of shelving.

Utility room - 2.73m x 1.67m (9' x 5' 6") with built-in cupboards, work bench, modern pot sink and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

From the reception hall, a glazed door leads through to the inner hallway where stairs rise to the first floor, there is an excellent range of built-in storage, wood block flooring and beneath the stairs there is access to a...

Cloakroom - with WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Fitted kitchen - 3.34m x 3.31m (10' 11" x 10' 10") fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit, there is an integral fridge, position for a free standing gas cooker, plumbing for a dishwasher and underfloor heating. To one corner, a built-in pantry store, and a broad window allows a pleasant outlook across the rear gardens and a uPVC door provides external access to the side of the house.

Dining room - 3.31m x 3m (10' 10" x 9' 10") accessed off the kitchen and with double doors opening to the sitting room. There is wood block flooring, a broad window which takes advantage of the views towards the hills which rise to Bonsall Moor across the valley.

Sitting room - 5.96m x 3.64m (19' 7" x 11' 11") ) a large window providing similar distant views and excellent natural light. A slim "Hopton" marble fireplace forms a stylish focal point.

From the inner hallway, stairs rise to the broad first floor galleried landing with windows overlooking the rear gardens and which broaden to one side where there is oak plank floor and a built-in linen store. Further cupboards offer useful ancillary storage and within one cupboard is sited the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Master bedroom 1 - 4.85m x 3.97m (15' 11" x 13') with modern oak plank floor and a pleasant dual aspect with window overlooking the rear gardens, whilst the front window provides distant views beyond the neighbouring rooftops towards Masson Hill.

Ensuite shower room - 2.05m x 1.73m (6' 9" x 5' 8") with tiles for the floor and walls in neutral shades and fitted with a white suite to include a walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Chromed ladder radiator, obscure glazed window and ceiling mounted extractor fan.

Family bathroom - 2.05m x 1.99m (6' 9" x 6' 7") fitted with a white suite including WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with mixer shower above and a curved glazed screen. The room is finished with similar ceramic tiling, chromed ladder radiator and natural light through a Velux roof light.

Bedroom 2 - 3.64m x 2.73m (11' 11" x 9') a comfortable double bedroom with front facing window.

Bedroom 3 - 3.64m x 3.14m (11' 11" x 10' 4") a good double bedroom with front window allowing superb views across the valley.

Bedroom 4 - 3.64m x 3.41m (11' 11" x 11' 2") a fourth double bedroom with similar front views and with wood block flooring.

Study / bedroom 5 - 2.70m x 2.44m (8' 10" x 8') an excellent additional room, suitable for a variety of uses.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The house is served by a driveway which leads from the head of the cul-de-sac to the front of the house where there is an area of car standing and space to turn. Off the driveway there is also access to the front entrance door and...

Integral garage - 4.85m x 2.79m (15' 11" x 9' 2") with a remote controlled up and over door, window to the rear, electric power and light, together with the benefit of direct access to the internal accommodation.

Fronting the property is an area of informal garden laid to lawn with a shed within the lower boundary and the side boundary marked by a culvert. The principal gardens are found at the rear which are of a good sized, larger than average and principally laid to lawn which slopes gently away from the house. There are specimen trees adding height and interest, fruit bushes and vegetable beds. A paved patio provides a place to relax and to one corner an aluminium framed greenhouse. Paved pathways lead around three sides of the property with access into the house from all three. All in all, the gardens provide an excellent space for family recreation and relaxation.

Within the freehold title, is an area of driveway access and verge. A full copy of the title is available to those with serious interest.

TENURE - Freehold.

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

EPC RATING - Current 84B / Potential 86B

COUNCIL TAX - Band D

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 Bakewell Road before turning first right onto Dimple Road at Twiggs. Rise up the hill, keeping left after around 400m onto Hurds Hollow and continue to follow the road for another 400m or so. As the road rises steeply, locate the driveway on the right hand side (just before West Crescent on the left). At the head of this private driveway, no. 44a can be found tucked away down to the right hand side.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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