Water Lane, Cromford, DE4

Standing close to the mill pond at the centre of this historic and well served village, this attractive semi-detached cottage, believed to date from the 18th Century, provides three bedroom accommodation across three floors. The original property is built of stone beneath cream rendered elevations and a blue slate roof, enhanced by a ground floor brick and rendered extension through the 1920s, to provide the comfortable accommodation there is today.

There is the added benefit of uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating, plus under floor heating to the kitchen. The plot provides off street parking for at least two vehicles, with low maintenance gardens and storage options.

Cromford is renowned for its historic links with the Arkwright dynasty, being the founders of the industrial revolution, and now forming part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site. The cottage stands prominently alongside Water Lane, just a short distance from the village centre, served by a number of traditional shops, pubs and restaurants / cafes. There is also a respected primary school and ready access to the surrounding countryside, the recreational attractions of the Derwent Valley and Derbyshire Dales.

Good road links lead to the neighbouring market towns of Matlock (3 miles), Wirksworth (2 miles), Belper (7 miles), Bakewell (11 miles).

ACCOMMODATION
A traditional panelled from door, with 1920s style leaded glazing, opens directly to the...

Living room - 3.53m x 3.51m (11' 7" x 11' 6") being open plan to the adjacent kitchen, creating an excellent all day living space. The room features a stone fireplace presently adapted with display shelving and over mantel above. Single ceiling beam and window to the front.

Kitchen - 3.53m x 2.43m (11' 7" x 8') including under floor heating to the tiled floor and a plinth heater served by the central heating system. There is a range of modern cupboards and drawers complemented by wood block work surfaces which incorporate a 1 ½ bowl sink unit with an on-demand hot water tap. A broad induction hob, with contemporary extractor over, an eye level oven and microwave plus position for a free standing fridge / freezer. Above the sink position a protruding bay window draws good natural light and an open doorway leads off to the...

Utility and boot room - 3.07m x 2.43m (10' 1" x 8') again, fitted with a range of modern cupboards and work surfaces, together with a modern white 1 ½ bowl sink unit and with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. There is coat hanging, additional storage shelving, window to the side and part glazed door allowing similar access from the rear. Access leads off via the stair lobby and to a...

Snug - 3.51m x 3.07m (11' 6" x 10' 1") an excellent addition living room, ideal as TV room, office or hobby room. A feature fireplace includes tiled cheeks with open mantel above and there are two windows facing the rear, one with built-in window seat with storage beneath.

From the lobby, stairs rise to the first floor landing which continue to the second floor, and to one end there is a lattice cover to the central heating radiator and display shelving above.

Bedroom 1 - 3.53m x 3.51m (11' 7" x 11' 6") a good double bedroom with a single painted ceiling beam and front facing window.

Bath and shower room - 3.07m x 1.73m (10' 1" x 5' 8") a good sized bathroom including a panelled bath, separate full width walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen and dual head spray, WC and wash hand basin. The room is finished with a combination of modern dry boarding and ceramic wall tiling.

Rising to the second floor landing, there is access to...

Bedroom 2 - 3.51m x 3.44m (11' 6" x 11' 3") with a high ceiling, front aspect window and character feature of the chimney breast.

Bedroom 3 - 3.07m x 2.71m (10' 1" x 8' 11") maximum, there is a rear facing window, built-in store / wardrobe and a second store is set above the stairwell and houses the gas fired combination condensing boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The property benefits from a good sized garden plot which has been landscaped for ease of maintenance and makes the best use of the available space. From the roadside, there is access to a broad driveway which provides side by side parking for two vehicles. Adjacent to which there is an attractive cottages garden at the front of the house. The drive extends through broad wooden gates to a further area of hard standing suitable to caravan / camper or storage buildings. A small raised garden is finished with artificial turf and from here wooden steps rise to a higher decked terrace and small fruit garden. At ground floor level, paths lead to the kitchen entrance and to a rear yard where there is useful storage, including an outside WC and an additional storage building set beneath the decked terrace.

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 30F / Potential 79C

COUNCIL TAX - Band C

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 to Cromford, passing through Matlock bath. At Cromford cross roads at the traffic lights, turn right into Market Place before turning right again past the Greyhound Hotel into Water Street, the Via Gellia road. Proceed for around 150m and no. 20 can be found on the right hand side just before the junction with Scarthin.

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VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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