The Cliff, Tansley, DE4

Stone built beneath a blue slate roof, this individual semi-detached cottage enjoys delightful views from this convenient edge of town location. The property has seen a range of modernisation and improvements over the last fifteen years, which include the functional benefits of re-wiring, updated boiler and double glazing, energy efficiency through Solar PV plus also enhancements to the accommodation, ample storage and character of the building, which can only be truly appreciated by a closer inspection.

The property is well placed for those seeking an attractive Derbyshire cottage with access to local facilities and also to explore the delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside. Good road links lead to the neighbouring market towns of Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each considered to be within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
To the front of the property, an entrance porch includes an attractive composite front door, windows for good natural light and offers ample space for boots and coats. A pair of slim glazed door opens to a...

Dining kitchen - 4.32m x 3.61m (14' 2" x 11' 1`0") where the character of the cottage is immediately evident, and a focal point being a substantial period stone fireplace which is open on both sides to become a similar feature from the adjacent sitting room. The fireplace sites a double-ended multi fuel stove. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern cupboards, drawers and wood block work surfaces and incorporates a Belfast pot sink, range style cooker with extractor over, and integral appliances which include a washer / dryer and dishwasher. There is a space for an American style fridge / freezer and ample room for daily dining. The room is finished with a slate tiled floor and a further feature is a low exposed stone opening to the "cave", a low height storage room set beneath the shower room, stairs and half landing. This interesting storage area offers useful additional space and an attractive feature.

Sitting room - 6.10m x 3.30m (20' x 10' 10") a generously proportioned room with ample space for family relaxation and to create a separate dining area, if required. The room features three windows to the west elevation, looking across the adjacent fields and beyond Matlock towards the hills of Beeley Moor in the distance. The room includes a second window to the front, revealed stonework around the fireplace, additional feature stone wall, similar benefit from the double ended stove, display niche window and inset glass shelves, oak sills and solid oak floorboards.

Returning through the kitchen, a short flight of stairs lead to a half landing with Velux window, off which there is access to a...

Shower room - fitted with a modern suite to include a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. There is a towel radiator, electric shaver point and toothbrush holder. Side facing window and Velux roof light for added natural light.

From the half landing, stairs continue to the first floor landing and with access to...

Bedroom 1 - 3.49m x 3.20m (11' 5" x 10' 6") with a range of deep built-in storage providing shelving, clothes hanging and to one side the gas fired combination condensing boiler, which serves the central heating and hot water system. The front facing window looks across the garden, with an additional roof light set within the vaulted ceiling. To one corner, a wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 - 3.82m x 3.33m (12' 6" x 10' 11") the measurements not including the deep store. The bedroom is of generous double proportion and again enjoys good natural light with windows to the front and side, again with views towards the hills which surround Matlock's Derwent Valley. Full width storage includes sliding mirror doors and extends round 2.3m into the eaves, suitable for boxes and other storage.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
Off Smuse Lane, a driveway provides hard standing and access to a single garage, stone built to a flat roof design, with electric power and light and includes an electric roller door to the front, plus window to the side. The hard standing continues to a pebbled terrace by the cottage. A short and shallow flight of steps rise to the principal garden. The garden is tiered on two levels, including a broad pebbled sitting area above which there are herbaceous borders sheltered beneath the wall and fence roadside boundary.

TENURE - Freehold

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which underwent a programme of renovation and refurbishment from 2011, which included electrical re-wiring, windows are uPVC double glazed, tilt and turn, and there is the benefit of gas fired central heating, the boiler having been replaced in recent years. There is the added benefit of fibre broadband to the premises, plus a 2KW solar PV installation providing circa 10% cost saving to energy consumption. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 48E / Potential 83B

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 Causeway Lane out of the town, passing the football ground and on through Matlock Green and continue onto The Cliff. Rising up the hill for around 400m, Smuse Lane can be found on the left hand side, where West End View can be found immediately on the right.

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VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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