Waterloo Road, Matlock Bath

Montpellier House is a Grade II listed detached Georgian home situated in the sought-after location of Matlock Bath. Set on a generous plot of approximately 0.32 acres, this five-bedroom property offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, combining period character with practical living. The house retains many original features, including high ceilings, sash windows, and fireplaces, providing a strong sense of its historic charm.

The elevated position offers far-reaching views, enhancing the appeal of the landscaped gardens that have been extensively restored and feature a period vinery/glasshouse. Inside, the layout offers flexibility for families or couples seeking space and character, with two bathrooms serving the five bedrooms and multiple reception areas that can be adapted to suit a range of needs. A garage and driveway parking add further convenience to this attractive property, which offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Georgian architecture on a large, well-maintained plot with exceptional outlooks.

Entering through a solid timber door, the reception hallway offers a spacious and welcoming entrance to the home. A staircase leads to the first floor, with a useful understairs storage cupboard. From the hallway, there is access to the sitting room, dining kitchen, and guest cloakroom.

The sitting room is bright and generously proportioned, featuring original working sash windows to the front that frame far-reaching views. A stone fireplace with inset Morso log burner creates a central focal point.

The dining kitchen is well-equipped with wooden work surfaces, an inset ceramic Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback, and a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers. Integrated appliances include a microwave oven, fan-assisted electric oven with a four-ring hob and extractor above. A central island provides further storage and seating. There is also space for a freestanding American-style fridge freezer, while roof windows to the rear provide natural light. A wooden door leads directly outside.

The adjoining utility room offers additional storage and worktop space, with an inset stainless steel sink and tile splashback, integrated dishwasher, and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. A wooden stable door opens onto the rear garden.

The guest cloakroom includes a vanity unit with inset wash basin, chrome mixer tap, tiled splashback, low-level WC, loft hatch access, and an electric extractor fan.

On the first floor, a split-level landing gives access to a WC, family bathroom, and a useful storeroom, which also houses the wall-mounted boiler. The staircase continues to a further landing with access to a second sitting room, an additional study/bedroom, a double bedroom, and an external door to the garden.

The separate WC includes a wash basin with mixer tap, tiled splashback, low-level WC, and loft hatch. The adjacent bathroom offers a separate bath and a shower enclosure with mains-fed chrome shower.

The first-floor sitting room is a spacious and flexible room, featuring an original fireplace and two large sash windows with elevated views over the rooftops and countryside. This space could easily serve as an additional bedroom if required. Double doors lead through to a second room currently used as a study, which could also serve as a dressing room or bedroom. It features a sash window and an original fireplace.
The principal bedroom is a spacious double, dual aspect to the rear and side, and features a Derbyshire fossilised stone fireplace with inset open fire and tiled hearth.

On the second floor, the semi-galleried landing leads to three further double bedrooms, all with sash windows offering elevated views; with two having original open fireplaces. A fourth smaller bedroom overlooks the rear and may be suited for use as a study.

The family bathroom includes a wall-hung wash basin with mixer tap, low-level WC, corner shower with mains-fed chrome shower, and a separate bath with mixer tap and handheld attachment. The room is dual aspect, with windows to the rear and side, and an electric extractor fan. A separate storeroom on this floor provides additional storage.

Accessed via a shared driveway off Waterloo Road, Montpellier is positioned at the top with its own entrance leading to a large driveway for parking. The front garden features a lawn, patio terrace, and mature borders surrounding an ornamental pond. Attached to the house is a single garage with an adjoining store, alongside a restored vinery/glasshouse that houses a productive grapevine-ideal for gardening enthusiasts.

To the side and rear, landscaped steps rise through tiered garden levels, each defined by natural stone walls. These upper tiers offer a mix of lawns, patios, and raised beds, all benefiting from a southerly aspect and long-reaching views that have to be seen to be appreciated.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Off-street Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Cable. Full fibre broadband is available in the area.
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Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Derbyshire Dales District Council / Tax Band F
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Our Ref: JGA31032025
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