Detached house for sale in Matlock DE4, 5 Bedroom

A dramatic industrial conversion creating a much loved family home – on the market for the first time in its history. Redhill sits on a country lane, alongside a riding school above the village of Tansley. Originally an industrial building, the owners could see the beauty and potential of the site and set about converting it approximately ten years ago. This architect designed contemporary family home is flooded with light from the huge custom made windows.

Where Is Redhill?

Redhill is situated above Tansley, a large village on the southern edge of Derbyshire’s Peak District, two miles east of Matlock. Matlock has a huge range of facilities, schools, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and pubs. There are a handful of neighbours and a couple of excellent garden centres in the vicinity. A riding school for the disabled sits next to our property. This is a lovely family home, with space outside for children to roam freely whilst being only a short drive from all the necessary amenities and being extremely well positioned for national transport hubs and/or commuting destinations.

Commuting Distances:

Sheffield 22 miles, Chesterfield 10 miles, Nottingham 23 miles, Derby 19 miles, East Midlands Airport 32.5 miles. Trains are available from nearby Matlock (a 5 minute drive), leading to the national rail hub at Derby.

Floor Plan Dimensions:

Ground Floor
Dining Area - 4.34m x 2.65m (14'2" x 8'8")
Kitchen Area - 6.37m x 4.48m (20'10" x 14'8")
Lounge Area - 9.09m x 4.39m (29'9" x 14'4") (including staircase)
Utility - 3.32m x 1.69m (10'10" x 5'6")
Boot Room - 3.86m x 2.05m (12'7" x 6'8")

WC - 1.85m x 1.76m (6'0" x 5'9")

The Downstairs:

From the lane, a long driveway leads directly to the parking area for Redhill. A wide doorway leads to a spacious entrance hall Engineered oak boards sit atop underfloor heating which flows throughout the downstairs space. A wide and attractive solid oak staircase leads up to the first floor and galleried landing.

Beyond is the contemporary but cosy open plan space which to the left incorporates a family dining space. Beyond is the well equipped kitchen with integrated dishwasher, fridge and freestanding stove. Behind the kitchen a doorway leads to the utility room with sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for a tumble drier and additional fridge freezer. A good sized boot room with stable door leads directly into the garden.

To the right side of the kitchen is a feature island containing a mutli-fuel wood burning stove with log store either side. Facing this is the family sitting room area. Beyond is a spacious WC and cloakroom and to the rear of the property is a fabulous dual aspect fully accessible double bedroom or second sitting area/family room with excellent ensuite facilities if required. A spacious double height office/study or music room completes the downstairs space.

The First Floor:

On the first floor, beyond the glazed and dramatic galleried landing are four double bedrooms with eaves storage space. A master bedroom sits at one end, complete with good sized ensuite and built in storage. Two double bedrooms, family bathroom and a further double (all with space for wardrobes) feature on this floor, whilst at the end of the landing is a useful space, currently used as a quiet reading space.

Outside:

On approaching the property via the driveway, a level lawned garden area sits immediately at the front, with indian stone paved seating area taking advantage of the far reaching views A little way along the driveway is the well concealed access to the neighbouring property whilst to the front right, is a ridiing school paddock. A good sized wooden double garage or workshop and log store is positioned beyond the driveway along with a large hardstanding area. To the rear is a narrower fully enclosed stretch of garden, currently accommodating the family’s chickens and rabbits! To the right side of the property is a lawned area, bordered by stock fencing, creating a boundary between Redhill and the riding school and stables next door. The property has an air source heat pump and a covered bore hole which provides water to the property.

A neighbouring barn and small woodland is positioned behind Redhill, whilst mature shrubs and larger trees provide a green backdrop to the magnificent views found to the front of the property looking towards Riber Castle.

A Word From The Owners

Living at Redhill has been everything (and more) that we hoped it would be when we first had the idea of converting the building. We chose a local architect to design our home and worked with a well established builder from the village to complete the conversion. We moved in in 2010, three months after the birth of our youngest daughter. It has been a fantastic place to bring her, and our other two children, up. They have all attended the excellent local primary school and our eldest have moved onto the very well regarded secondary school. We have been able to work locally and further afield thanks to the good location. With family based throughout the UK it has always been important to us to have optimal access to the motorway network.
Our favourite thing about living here are the amazing, ever changing views down the valley. We love the feeling of space around the property with the large windows letting in loads of natural light.

We put a great deal of time and energy into creating what we hope is a flexible, spacious home in which we have made many happy memories.

Practicals:

Mains electricity; air source heat pump; spring water from bore hole; septic tank; EPC rating D

More About The Area:

Everything one could possibly need can be found just a four minute drive away in nearby bustling spa town Matlock – which has bars, restaurants, independent stores, a lovely park, a Sainsbury’s and M&S Food Hall. Wirksworth, Belper, Bakewell and Ashbourne are all beautiful market towns, two with independent cinemas and are also all within a short driving distance. Chesterfield is a very large town, just ten miles away.

It really is too difficult to list the opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in this area. There are numerous public footpaths and bridleways, the Derbyshire Dales being a magnet for walkers, riders, cyclists, and of course, watersport enthusiasts, as Carsington Water is a mere 20 minute drive from the house and Ogston Reservoir close by. There is climbing potential, approximately 20 minutes drive away at Black Rocks. Further famous climbing opportunities at Stanage and Burbage ‘Edges’ are only 30 minutes away. The diversity of geology in the countryside of the Park offers every possible escape, from pot holing to hang gliding, from the hills and valleys of limestone in the south or ‘White Peak’ and the granite in the ‘Dark Peak’ of the North.

We are proud that this area is home to some of the best National Trust (eg Hardwick Hall and Bolsover Castle), and privately owned (eg Chatsworth House Tissington, Kedleston and Haddon Halls) country houses in the country.

Viewings And Directions:

Strictly by appointment only. Call Jacqueline Ashmore, Associate Director, Homes of Distinction as Grant’s of Derbyshire on . Jacqueline is available both evenings and weekends on this number.

Directions: From the centre of Tansley, head straight up the A615 out of Tansley and then left onto the B6014, immediately after the Blue Diamond Matlock Garden Centre. Take the immediate next left turn, continue up the hill and bear right onto Middle Lane as the road begins to turn left. Redhill can be identified by our sales board at the top of a long driveway.