Standing within a sought after location, stands this delightful and well-proportioned end-terraced cottage, with character features throughout to include exposed beams and fireplaces. The accommodation includes a reception hallway leading through to a fitted breakfast kitchen, with ground floor bedroom 1 and shower room. To the first floor, a spacious sitting room, with views over Blacksmiths Yard to the valleys beyond, bedroom 2 and ensuite bathroom. Private parking, patio terrace and modest side garden also complement this easily maintained property.
Blacksmiths Yard lies within the heart of this popular and convenient village location of Two Dales, situated less than three miles from Matlock town centre yet still offering close proximity to a range of local amenities within the village itself, to include butchers, pharmacy, doctors and shop along with facilities within the neighbouring Darley Dale. The property is situated close to open countryside and the A6 corridor, with the delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District close to hand. Ready access to the nearby towns of Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton and Chesterfield and the cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield being within commuting distance.
A panelled and part glazed door opens to a …
Reception Hallway – simply decorated and including exposed ceiling beams, period lintel above the door, tiled floor and coat hanging. One step rises to the …
Dining Kitchen – 4.18m x 3.41m (13’9” x 11’3”) with a continuation of the ceramic tiled floor, beamed ceiling and three windows allowing good natural light. There is a range of modern cupboards and drawers plus work surfaces which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine, built-in ceramic hob and low level electric oven. To one corner, a built-in under stairs store which sites the gas-fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system. The room offers useful storage and includes tumble dryer vent.
From the Hall, a second step descends to a side lobby off which there is …
Bedroom 1 – 4.35m x 3.06m (14’0” x 10’1”) with front facing window featuring bifold shutters and two wall light points.
Shower Room – with a white suite to include low flush WC, wash hand basin and separate walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower fitting and tiled surround. Electric shaver point, chrome ladder radiator, tiled floor and extractor fan.
From the Hallway, stairs rise to the first floor.
Sitting Room – 5.90m x 4.65m (19’5” x 15’3”) a generous room benefiting from the elevated position at first floor level which allows a pleasant outlook beyond Blacksmiths Yard and the neighbouring houses towards the slopes of Ladygrove and Holt Road. There is a central period beam, second exposed purlin lintel to the gable wall and as a focal point to the room, a cast iron fireplace with central raised basket and hotplate cheeks all set within a modern oak surround. Glazed display cabinet to one side, multi-paned sash window and door allowing external access to the top of stone steps which descend to the patio garden.
Bedroom 2 – 4.40m x 2.84m (14’5” x 9’4”) a good double bedroom with window allowing similar pleasant views towards Ladygrove woods and with doors off to a Walk-in Wardrobe and separate …
En-suite Bathroom – fitted with a white suite to include low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath having glazed shower screen and electric shower above. Complimentary ceramic splash back tiling, obscure glazed window and white ladder radiator.
To the front of the property, a flagstone patio terrace provides an easily managed garden area ideal to take pot plants and with some border planting. There are natural stone walls to two sides and twin timber gates beyond the wall immediately to the front. There is private car parking which has an open aspect to the block paved courtyard. There is a shrub border adjacent to the gable wall, a shrub border at the end of the cottage and at the entrance to Blacksmiths Yard, beyond which there is a further area of tarmac hardstanding.
Tenure – Freehold.
Services – All mains services are available to the property which benefits from gas fired central heating. No test has been made on services or their distribution.
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 north to Darley Dale. Just before the pelican crossing by the Whitworth Hotel, turn right onto Chesterfield Road and Two Dales. Continue for approximately half a mile and Blacksmiths Yard can be found on the right hand side, No. 3 being the first property on the right.
Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .
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