Yokecliffe Drive, Wirksworth, Matlock

With a substantial two storey extension and loft extension, this well-presented family home has views to the adjacent rolling countryside, driveway parking for three vehicles, an integral garage, beautiful enclosed rear garden and spacious rooms throughout.

Located on the western edge of Wirksworth - named Sunday Times 'Best place to live in Derbyshire' - this wonderful home is bright and airy throughout. On the ground floor, the entrance hallway leads through to the sitting room, ground floor WC, kitchen (and on through to the dining room and utility room). To the first floor are four double bedrooms (two en-suite) and the impressive family bathroom, with stairs leading on up to the fifth bedroom/hobby room on the top floor. At the front is a driveway with space for three vehicles to park side-by-side in front of the integral garage. At the rear, the well-tended garden has a large dining patio, lawn and gate directly out to the open fields immediately beyond.

Wirksworth is known as The Gem of the Peak and is a thriving market town with a big focus on the arts. The Northern Light Cinema and annual arts festival are complemented by a range of quality eateries, friendly pubs and independent shops. There are walks and cycling trails aplenty, plus Carsington Water, Chatsworth House and the bustling market towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Buxton and Belper all within easy reach.

Front Of The Home - This attractive brick-built detached home has a tarmac drive with space for two vehicles to park in front of the garage - and a gravel area to the left with room for an additional parking space. To the left of that is a neat lawn.

A decorative iron gate and timber gate on the right lead to the rear garden. Over the front door is a gabled porch. Enter the home through the contemporary composite front door with chrome handle and letterbox.

Entrance Hallway - The wide and welcoming hallway has stairs to the first floor, a radiator and two ceiling light fittings. A modern door opens to the kitchen and double doors with vertical glazed panels lead into the sitting room. On the right is an under-stairs cupboard and WC. The hallway has laminate flooring and eye-catching feature wallpaper.

Sitting Room - 5 x 3.3 (16'4" x 10'9") - The oak-effect flooring flows seamlessly into this light and airy room. The large bay window at the front and glazed doors to the extended dining room bring natural light in from both ends of the room. The focal point is the gas fire, set upon a flagstone stone hearth and reclaimed gritstone fireplace surround. The room has a ceiling light fitting, radiator, wall lights and plenty of space for furniture.

Kitchen - 4.55 x 3.15 (14'11" x 10'4") - This modern room has extensive granite worktops and a range of high and low level fitted cabinets. On the left are several cabinets, a chest-height Neff combi-oven and Hotpoint oven. In the corner is a full-height household cupboard.

At the far end, the granite worktop includes an integral ceramic Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap. Below are several deep pan drawers and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. To the right, the Neff four-ring gas hob has a brushed chrome extractor fan above and yet more high and low level fitted cabinets. An internal window (which is positioned where an original external window was) looks through to the utility room and a striking skylight above brings more natural light in. The room has recessed ceiling spotlights and space for an American-style fridge-freezer.

Utility Room - 3.6 x 2.25 (11'9" x 7'4") - Formerly the kitchen, this is now an oversized utility room, with flagstone effect flooring, strip lighting, radiator and a door to the side path to the garden. The worktop has an integral 1.5 stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap and cabinets below. Opposite is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, with more cabinets above.

Wc - 1.5 x 1.25 (4'11" x 4'1") - The fitted vanity unit has a ceramic sink with brass taps and the room includes a ceramic WC, radiator, ceiling light fitting and extractor fan.

Stairs To First Floor Landing - Carpeted stairs with a banister on the left lead to the long galleried landing. It has a window to the front, two ceiling light fittings, a radiator and small under-stairs cupboard. Matching doors with chrome handles lead into four double bedrooms (two en-suite and with the master including a dressing room), the family bathroom and stairs up to Bedroom Five.

Bedroom One - 3.05 x 2.6 (10'0" x 8'6") - Currently used as a dressing room, this carpeted bedroom has a radiator, ceiling light fitting and recessed wardrobe.

Bedroom Two - 3.3 x 2.95 (10'9" x 9'8") - With two windows offering views all the way up to Bolehill, this room has oak-effect flooring, a radiator, ceiling light fitting, recessed wardrobe and door to the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.5 x 1.45 (8'2" x 4'9") - The cubicle on the right has a pivoting glass door and tiled surround - and houses a Mira electric shower. The Ideal Standard ceramic pedestal sink has a chrome mixer tap and the room includes a ceramic WC, chrome heated towel rail, oak-effect flooring, frosted double glazed window, ceiling light fitting and extractor fan.

Bedroom Three - 5.25 x 3.2 and 2.4 x 2.3 (17'2" x 10'5" and 7'10" - This wonderful master bedroom has a large dressing room, en-suite shower room and the most fantastic views to the fields at the rear. The carpeted bedroom has a radiator and ceiling light fan.

A door leads into the dressing room, which has full-height fitted open wardrobes along two walls with shoe racks, drawers and a dressing table. The room has oak-effect flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.4 x 1.5 (7'10" x 4'11") - With a porcelain tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and frosted double glazed window, the room also includes an extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail and floor-to-ceiling tiled walls. The large double walk-in mains fed shower has monsoon and standard shower heads, a tiled surround and curved reinforced glass screen. There is also a 'floating' Ideal Standard ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap and capsule WC.

Bathroom - 3.95 x 2.4 (12'11" x 7'10") - The beautiful bathroom has a distinctive light blue porcelain tiled floor with matching vanity unit doors, a huge rolltop bath and separate large shower cubicle.

The bath has a centrally-positioned chrome mixer tap, meaning you can stretch out and relax. The vanity unit on the right has a long marble shelf. There is a 'floating' Ideal Standard ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap, capsule WC, recessed ceiling spotlights, frosted double glazed window and floor-to-ceiling tiles. The large cubicle has a pivoting glass door and houses a mains-fed shower.

Bedroom Four - 3.2 x 2.6 (10'5" x 8'6") - Another attractive room with great views to the fields at the rear, this room has parquet-style flooring, a radiator, ceiling light fitting and recessed double wardrobe. It is currently used as a home office.

Bedroom Five - 7.3 x 3.7 (23'11" x 12'1") - A fire safety door from the first floor landing leads to carpeted stairs with handrail on the left and doors to the large loft space on the right. Currently used as a hobby room, this room receives lots of light through three Velux windows and feature triangular windows at the end. There are far-reaching views through the south-facing Velux on the left. The room has oak-effect flooring, a radiator, ceiling light fitting and strip light.

Rear Garden - Idyllic and peaceful, the garden with lovely views to the open countryside immediately beyond the garden fence. Accessed from the dining room and via path from the driveway, you alight upon the large patio. This runs beyond the full width of the house, with plenty of space for outdoor seating and dining. The distinctive bespoke oak 'ladder' arch was built specifically to grow roses on and it works beautifully.

The lawn is surrounded by pretty planted borders, which include a range of colourful plants and bushes. The potting shed 'lean to' has an electric supply and there is space in the left end of the garden for a shed and log store. A gate leads directly to the fields at the rear and the metal fence enhances the view. Timber fences form the boundary to the left and right.