Property for sale in Matlock DE4, 6 Bedroom

An exceptionally spacious stone-built late-Victorian semi-detached family home, ideally located within easy reach of the town centre, occupying an elevated position with commanding views, with accommodation set over four floors, offering six bedrooms, family bathroom, three spacious reception rooms and fitted kitchen with utility room off. There is a delightful south-facing garden, driveway with off-road parking and a detached garage.



Matlock is a picturesque spa town in the heart of Derbyshire close to the Peak District National Park, surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The town has a wealth of historic buildings as well as excellent local amenities and good primary and secondary schools. At the centre of the town is Hall Leys Park with sports facilities, children's play area, formal gardens and a riverside walk. Situated on the A6 trunk road, there is easy access to Manchester, Derby and Nottingham and the nearby towns of Chesterfield (9 miles), Wirksworth (4.5miles) and Bakewell (8 miles). There is a branch line train station with a regular service to Derby and Nottingham.





Entering the property via a panelled entrance door with an overdoor light and bullseye glazed pane. The door opens to:

Entrance vestibule 4'6" X 4'4" (1.37m x 1.32m)

Having an original encaustic tiled floor with a geometric pattern and an inset matwell. A half-glazed door, set within a half-glazed screen, opens to:



Reception hallway 22'11" X 6'2" (6.98m x 1.88m)

Having an elegant staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, original cornice to the ceiling and a decorative corbelled arch. There is a central heating radiator, telephone point and original panelled doors opening to:

Reception room one drawing room 17'10" X 13'3" (5.43m x 4.04m) measured into the bay

Having front aspect double glazed bay windows and a further side aspect window, overlooking the park, flooding the room with natural light. The room has original cornice to the ceiling and a fine original pierced decorative ceiling rose.There is a fireplace with a tiled surround housing an open grate and the room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.Concealed within a cupboard is the gas-fired boiler, which provides hot water and central heating to the property.This room would make an ideal formal dining room etc.

Reception room two/sitting room 17'4" X 15'4" (5.28m x 4.67m) measured into the bay

With a rear aspect uPVC double glazed bay window with commanding far-reaching views over the town to the open countryside and wooded hills that surround the area, taking in Riber Castle, High Tor and The Heights of Abraham, with Black Rocks in the distance. There is a further side aspect window overlooking the park.The room has elegant original coving to the ceiling and a pierced centre ceiling rose.There is a fine feature fireplace with a polished marble surround and cast iron and tiled insert housing an open grate.The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve and a television aerial point with satellite facility.

From the reception hallway, a half-glazed door opens to a staircase, which descends to the lower ground floor:

Family room 13'11" X 13'5" (4.24m x 4.09m)

Having a pair of glazed doors opening to a conservatory porch and enjoying views over the garden and the town beyond. The room has a feature fireplace with a natural stone surround and raised hearth housing an open grate.There is coving to the ceiling and a television aerial point with satellite facility.

Conservatory porch 15'9" X 7'1" (4.80m x 2.16m)

Being constructed in timber with floor-length glazed panels, the porch is in need of renovation. A pair of doors open onto the gardens and a further half-glazed door opens onto the side of the property.A batten door leads to:

Lavatory 4'7" X 4'0" (1.40m x 1.22m)

Having red and cream quarry tiles to the floor and a low level flush WC.

From the family room, a panelled door opens to:

Breakfast kitchen 15'11" X 10'11" (4.85m x 3.32m)

With a front aspect original sliding sash window, with obscured glass, opening to a lightwell. The kitchen is fitted with a range of kitchen units in a lightwood-effect finish with cupboards and drawers set beneath a roll-edged worksurface with a tiled splashback.There are wall-mounted storage cupboards and open display shelves.Set within the worksurface is a stainless sink with mixer tap.Fitted within the kitchen, is a Belling range-style cooker with an eight-burner gas hob, double oven and grill, over which is an extractor canopy.There is ample space within the kitchen for a fridge freezer and a family dining table.The room has a telephone point.A panelled door opens to:

Utility room 13'6" X 4'9" (4.11m x 1.45m)

Having coat hanging space, space and connection for an automatic washing machine and space for further white goods.

From the reception hallway, an elegant original staircase with turned spindles, decorative fluted newel post and a swept hardwood handrail rises via a half landing, with a rear aspect window taking advantage of the superb views, to:

First floor landing 18'1" X 6'2" (5.51m x 1.88m)

With a staircase rising to the upper floor. On the landing, there is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve, built-in storage cupboards with hanging rail and fitted drawer.Original panelled doors open to:

Bedroom one 14'8" X 13'11" (4.47m x 4.24m)

With front aspect double glazed windows and a further side aspect window overlooking the park. The room has a feature fire opening with a painted slate surround and an arched cast iron insert housing an open grate.There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Bedroom two 14'3" X 14'1" (4.34m x 4.29m)

With a rear aspect double glazed window with superb far-reaching views over the town to the open countryside and wooded hills of the Derwent Valley. The room has a fine original fireplace with a Derbyshire fossil marble surround and a cast iron insert housing an open grate.There is a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.



Family bathroom 10'4" X 8'2" (3.15m x 2.49m)

Being half tiled and have a front aspect double glazed window with obscured glass, suite with panelled bath, semi-countertop wash hand basin with storage cupboards beneath, dual flush close coupled WC and a double-width shower cubicle with mixer shower, having overhead and handheld shower sprays. A louvre door opens to a cylinder cupboard, having slatted linen storage shelving and housing the hot water cylinder.

From the first floor landing, a staircase rises via a half landing to:

Upper floor landing 14'2" X 6'2" & 9'7" X 3'3" (4.32m x 1.88m & 2.92m x 0.99m)

A l-shaped galleried landing with a rear aspect Velux rooflight window and original panelled doors opening to:

Bedroom three 13'3" X 10'0" (4.04m x 3.05m)

Having a front aspect dormer window with views over Smedley Street East towards Rockside Hall. The room has a cast iron bedroom fireplace and central heating radiator.

Bedroom four 15'2" X 10'7" (4.62m x 3.22m)

With a rear aspect double glazed dormer window taking advantage of the superb far-reaching views afforded by the property. The room has a central heating radiator and original cast iron bedroom fireplace.

Bedroom five 14'7" X 8'2" (4.44m x 2.49m)

With a front aspect Velux rooflight window and central heating radiator. This room would make an ideal hobby room, work-from-home space, or a second bathroom or shower room, etc if not required as a bedroom.

Bedroom six 10'4" X 7'11" (3.15m x 2.41m)

With a side aspect double glazed window overlooking the park. The room has a central heating radiator with thermostatic valve.

Outside

To the front of the property is a forecourt enclosed by iron railings with a pair of decorative stone gateposts bearing the name of the property. Steps rise to the entrance door.There is shared side access via an arched the rear of the property is a delightful enclosed south-facing garden with a side gate onto Henry Avenue, having flagged seating areas and borders stocked with ornamental shrubs and roses.Beyond the garden is a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles and giving access to a detached garage with a pair of traditionally hung vehicular access doors.

Services and general information

All mains services are connected to the property.

Council tax band (Correct at time of publication) 'E'

directions

Leaving Matlock Crown Square via Bank Road, follow the road up the hill, taking the right turn by County Hall into Smedley Street East, where the property can be found on the right hand side.

Disclaimer

All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.