Hockley Lane, Ashover, Derbyshire

The property is offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, allowing for a straightforward and timely completion.

This elegant stone built house stands semi detached and has evolved to provide an interesting range of accommodation through the addition of a three storey extension, principally to the side, yet with the inclusion of a single storey part at the rear, which combines to provide an option as a self contained annexe. The annexe is separately accessed from the driveway and includes open plan living, dining and kitchen areas, together with a double bedroom and ensuite. Its layout makes it ideal for an elderly parent, dependent relative, or multi generational living, whilst also offering excellent potential as an additional rental income stream, subject to any necessary consents.

On the upper ground floor, the original sitting room is open to a generous kitchen, the south facing aspect of which provides a wealth of natural light throughout the day. From here, a few stairs rise to the larger living room, well glazed and with the benefit of a balcony enjoying a broad south facing outlook with long reaching views over Ashover Hay and the surrounding countryside, plus two further Juliette balconies.

At first floor level, there is the family bathroom and three double bedrooms, the larger again boasting a Juliette balcony and spacious ensuite bathroom. The lower ground floor includes the self contained annexe, separately accessed from the driveway, and with open plan living, dining and kitchen, plus a double bedroom and ensuite.

A closer inspection is recommended to fully appreciate the qualities of this unique home. There is opportunity for some cosmetic updating, whilst the extension and other works appear to have been undertaken with a degree of quality.

Situated around half a mile from the delightful Ashover village, which boasts a thriving community and range of amenities to include recreation grounds, well supported village hall, sought after primary school, small shops and pubs, Green Bank is equally well placed for exploring the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Amber Valley countryside. Local road links provide access to Matlock (4 miles), Chesterfield (7 miles), Alfreton (8 miles), and the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham are each considered to be within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
A substantial wooden and glazed entrance porch, with attractive floor tiling, provides a dry entrance and in turn opens into the entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor.

Dining room – 4.26m x 4.01m (14’ x 13’ 2”) with broad front aspect window and oak plank flooring, which continues through to the…

Kitchen – 5.30m x 3m (17’ 5” x 9’ 10”) extensively fitted with a range of Shaker style cupboards, drawers, island and assorted work surfaces, which incorporate a twin bowl stainless steel sink unit. There is a generous range style cooker beneath a stainless steel hood, chromed ladder radiator, and other integral appliances. An external door and set of sliding patio door both allow access to a balcony which overlooks the garden and countryside beyond.

From the kitchen, a small lobby contains a half flight of stairs to the…

Sitting room – 7.20m x 3.80m (23’ 8” x 12’ 5”) running from front to back within the side extension, with windows and French doors to three elevations, the rear having access to a balcony and two south facing Juliettes facing the side and standing each side of a substantial stone inglenook type fireplace with wood burning stove. Further character features include the oak plank flooring and ceiling beams.

From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing with doors off to…

Bedroom 1 – 6m x 3.80m (19’ 8” x 12’ 5”) a generous double bedroom with doors opening to a Juliette balcony, window to the side and feature stone wall. A door opens to an…

Ensuite shower room – with window to the front, fitted with a corner bath with attached and fully enclosed shower cubicle fitted and Jacuzzi style shower fitting, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. White ladder radiator.

Bathroom – fitted with a shaped bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, and to one corner a curved shower enclosure with glazed sliding doors is fitted with a Jucuzzi style shower fitting.

Bedroom 2 – 3m x 2.92m (9’ 10” x 9’ 7”) a rear facing double bedroom.

Bedroom 3 - 4.26m x 3.33m (14’ x 10’ 11”) a good sized double bedroom with twin windows overlooking the front, plus built-in wardrobes. To one corner is a useful over stairs store.

From the kitchen, stairs descend to the lower ground floor hall, off which there is a…

Games room / Gym – offering useful storage or space for pastimes, the measurements include three substantial pillars on the internal wall, high level storage and stable door to the rear garden. To one corner, an enclosed WC, and a door off to a utility room. Also accessed from here is a useful conservatory of uPVC double glazed construction with direct access to the garden.


From the hall, three short steps rise to the self-contained annexe or maisonette, which briefly comprises…

Living area – 5.43m x 3.69m (17’ 10” x 12’ 1”) with bi-fold doors from the drive, feature stone wall, and an open aspect to the…

Dining platform – 2.09m x 1.77m (6’ 10” x 5’ 10”) four steps down from the living area, ideal for a small dining table, and with similar open aspect to the…

Kitchen – 4.45m x 3.10m (14’ 7” x 10’ 2”) fitted with a range of modern cupboards, quartz effect work surfaces and integral appliances, all set beneath a lantern roof for excellent natural light. Further light is drawn from full height windows and French doors to the garden, and there is an additional external door giving access to the bottom of the drive.

Bedroom – 4.44m x 3.10m (14’ 7” x 10’ 2”) accessed through bi-fold doors from the kitchen, and with French doors to the garden. A sliding door opens to the…

Ensuite shower room – with double width walk-in shower with spa style fitting and fixed glazed screen, WC and wall hung wash basin and chromed ladder radiator.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
From the roadside, a broad drive provides side by side car standing and descends for additional nose to tail parking at the side of the house.

The principal garden area enjoys a southerly aspect, is mainly laid to lawn sloping away from the house, and is enclosed by wooden fencing.

A second utility store is accessed externally at the rear and houses the gas fired boiler.

A public right of way runs outside the fence and through the driveway parking (TBC)

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 – to be confirmed

COUNCIL TAX – Band C (North East Derbyshire District Council)

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 – Leaving Matlock on the A632 Chesterfield Road, continue to Kelstedge before turning right as signed Ashover. Continue into Ashover, passing the left turn onto Narrowleys Lane and continuing on further into the village. After passing The Old Poets Corner public house on the right, continue on this road for around half a mile until locating Green Bank on the right hand side, identified by the agents For Sale board.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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