Holt Road, Hackney, Matlock, DE4 2QD

Semi-detached bungalow with stunning views over Derwent valley. Ideal refurbishment project, set on a quiet no through road on the outskirts of town. 2 large bedrooms, living room with open fire, fitted kitchen and bathroom. South facing terraced gardens superb countryside views.

ASHLANDS, Holt Road

Occupying an elevated position with superb far-reaching views, this spacious semi-detached bungalow is ideally situated on a quiet no-through road on the outskirts of the town of Matlock. The property offers the opportunity for improvement and refurbishment, with accommodation offering: two bedrooms, living room with open fire, breakfast kitchen, and bathroom. There are terraced gardens to the front and rear of the property, the rear garden backing onto woodland and offering far-reaching views to the open countryside beyond.

Matlock is a picturesque spa town in the heart of Derbyshire close to the Peak District National Park, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The town has a wealth of historic buildings as well as excellent local amenities and good primary and secondary schools. At the centre of the town is Hall Leys Park with sports facilities, children’s play area, formal gardens, and a riverside walk. Situated on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby, and Nottingham, and the nearby towns of Chesterfield (9 miles), Wirksworth (4.5 miles), and Bakewell (8 miles). There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.

Entering the property via a UPVC entrance door, which leads to:

ENTRANCE PORCH

Being constructed in UPVC and having a quarry tiled floor. An original glazed panelled door opens to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 

Having original fitted picture rail, electric night storage heater, and original panelled doors leading to:

SITTING ROOM 

With a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed picture window taking advantage of the fine far-reaching views over the open countryside of the Derwent Valley. The room has a feature fireplace with a quarry tiled hearth, housing an open grate. To the side of the chimney breast are built-in display and storage cupboards. The room has wall and centre light points, an electric night storage heater, television aerial point, and telephone point.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 

Having rear-aspect double-glazed windows, and a glazed UPVC entrance door opening onto the rear of the property. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units, with cupboards and drawers are set beneath a timber-effect worksurface with a tiled splashback. There are wall-mounted storage cupboards and open-display shelves. Set within the worksurface is a stainless sink with mixer tap. There is space and connection for an electric cooker, over which is a cooker hood. Beneath the worksurface, there is space for an automatic washing machine. Within the kitchen, there is space for a fridge-freezer, and a breakfast table if required. An original panelled door leads to:

BATHROOM

Being partially tiled and having a rear-aspect double-glazed window with obscured glass. Suite with: panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, and dual-flush close-coupled WC. There is an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, which is fitted with an immersion heater. From the bathroom, there is a loft access hatch.

From the hallway, further original panelled doors open to:

BEDROOM ONE 

Having a front-aspect UPVC double-glazed picture window, taking advantage of the superb far-reaching views. The room has an original fitted picture rail and electric night storage heater.

BEDROOM TWO 

Having dual-aspect UPVC double-glazed windows and a night storage heater.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, a stepped pathway rises to a flagged terrace, giving access to the entrance door. Below the terrace are borders with ornamental shrubs, ideal for flowering plants.

A stepped pathway runs down the side of the property to the rear, giving access to the kitchen entrance door, and a lean-to solid fuel store. Steps rise to an area of garden, laid out in terraces, with gravel and flagged borders ideal for sitting out and displaying pot plants.

From the top of the garden, there is a commanding 180-degree view over the Derwent Valley, taking in the wooded hills in the distance.

There is a timber garden shed and an aluminium greenhouse. The property has outside lighting and an outside water supply.

SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Mains electricity, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Heating and hot water are supplied by night storage heaters, an open fire, and an immersion heater.

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TENURE Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) ‘C’

DIRECTIONS

Leaving Matlock Crown Square along the A615 toward Bakewell, take the first right on to Dimple Road. Follow the road up the hill, turning right at the T-junction on to Smedley Street. Turn left on to Farley Hill, then left onto Hackney Road. Continue as the road merges onto Greenaway Lane, then turn right onto Holt Road, where the property can be found on the right-hand side.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING 

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Disclaimer

All measurements in these details are approximate.  None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.