Humberside

4 bedroom Detached to rent

19th century attractive detached family home built of natural stone, Matlock Bank, Derbyshire

Website Reference: UKPS 160036

19th century attractive detached family home built of natural stone on the front elevation with cutstone bay windows and pillared porch entrance has been extensively refurbished throughout

  • 4 bedrooms
  • detached
  • original features
  • parking
  • gardens

This 19th century attractive detached family home built of natural stone on the front elevation with cutstone bay windows and pillared porch entrance has been extensively refurbished throughout. Many of the original features have been retained within the house including interesting and impressive marble fireplaces and Minton tiled floor to the hallway. Sympathetic upgrading to a high standard has enhanced the property over the years and this includes a gas-fired Rayburn serving a central heating and hot water system and discrete secondary glazing throughout.

The property is well placed for the local amenities of Smedley Street and County Hall, plus the town centre facilities being within approximately half a mile distance. A good road network leads to the surrounding centres of employment, including Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with A38 and M1 commuter links to further afield. The delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are also readily accessible.
ACCOMMODATION

A substantial open porchway supported by turned and carved timber supports shelters a heavy half panelled front door with coloured leaded glazed light which opens to a Reception Hallway, with original plaster coved mouldings, deep skirtings and a matwell set within the Minton tiled floor. Central heating radiator.

Sitting Room – 16’10” x 12’2” (5.13m x 3.70m) – the longer measurement taken to the broad front facing square bay window with sashed openers with timber panelling and central heating radiator beneath. There are picture rails, deep coved mouldings and ornate centre ceiling rose plus a further side facing sash window  with radiator beneath and range of recessed book/display shelving to one side of the substantial grey marble fireplace with similar corbelled mantle shelf above. A log burner/multi-fuel stove is inset over granite hearth. South facing with far reaching views


From the reception hall an Inner Lobby at the foot of the stairs which rise to the first floor also leads to the...

Study - 15’0” x 13’2” (4.57m x 4.01m) – the longer measurement again taken to the front facing sashed bay window with central heating radiator beneath. Picture rails, deep plaster mouldings, further sash window to the side with central heating radiator and as an impressive focal point is a solid fuel grate inset in a cast iron and original marble surround with mantle shelf above.   

Returning through the entrance hall a five panelled door encloses the Rear Hallway, with matwell panelled and glazed door opening to the gardens and doors leading off to...

 

Cloakroom – being fitted with a low flush WC, corner wash hand basin with tiled splash back and sash window to the side. Original gas light fitting

Breakfast Room – 13’5” x 12’4” (4.09m x 3.75m) – with sash windows to each side, cream and red quarry tiled floor and a full height butler cupboard with twin stripped pine panelled doors provides excellent storage potential. Butler cupboard stands adjacent to a chimney breast, within which is sited a gas-fired Rayburn above a tiled hearth. Rayburn fitted with twin oven and boiler to provide service to the central heating , hot water system and hot plates. Central heating radiator.

Kitchen – 8’5” x 8’0” (2.56m x 2.43m) – with sash window to the rear set above a one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit set within a complimentary roll top work surface, with modest cupboards beneath, plumbing for an automatic dishwasher or washing machine. There is a continuation of the quarry tiled floor, central heating radiator and stripped panelled door opening to a Walk-in Pantry, fitted with a range of shelving, stone thrawl and quarry tiled floor. Sash window to the side and additional plumbing for a washing machine/dishwasher.

From the rear hallway a further panelled doorway gives access to the Cellar, with a dog legged flight of stone steps leading via a useful broad plinth with high level sash window above, allowing good natural light. The cellar offers excellent storage or workshop potential, being separated into two rooms including a fuel shoot from the side and window to the front.

Stairs rise to the first floor Landing, having polished mahogany handrail above turned spindles and newel post, leading to a spacious landing, finished with deep coved mouldings, plus access to the roof void and leading to...

Bedroom 1 – 13’2” x 12’2” (4.01m x 3.70m) – benefiting from excellent natural light with twin sash windows to the front and further sash window to the side, two wall light points, five panelled door and a substantial marble fire surround is inset with a cast and tiled fire with raised solid fuel basket above a floral tiled hearth, all believed to be original to the property. Far reaching views towards limestone way.

Bedroom 2/Box Room – 6’7” x 5’5” (2.00m x 1.65m) – with sash window to the front and tilting and glazed light above the door. Suitable for occasional guest or hobby space.

Bedroom 3 – 14’0” x 12’0” (4.26m x 3.65m) – with sash window to the front and side, boarded floor, central heating radiator and a floral tiled and ornate cast fireplace with solid fuel raised basket and grey marble surround. A panelled door conceals a useful integral wardrobe/cloaks cupboard. Far reaching views.

From the main landing two stairs descend to a rear landing with sash windows and access to WC, fitted with a low flush WC, wash hand basin. Side facing sash window and as an interesting feature remains the original gas light fitting to one wall.

Bedroom 4 – 8’10” x 13’5” (2.69m x 4.09m) – the longer measurement taken into the wardrobe recess, adjacent to the ornate cast feature fireplace. Sash window to the side and central heating radiator.

Bathroom – 12’5” x 8’5” (4.08m x 2.56m) – of comfortable proportion and fitted with a Victorian roll edged bath, having ball and claw feet plus a separate walk in shower cubicle with modern curve screen with overhead drench shower and hand held spray, a wash hand basin set above a mahogany cabinet and within a marble vanity surface. High flush toilet, Sash windows to the side and rear, central heating radiator and an airing cupboard houses the pre lagged hot water cylinder and a linen storage above.

OUTSIDE – This excellent house is complimented by gardens to the side and rear which provide ample scope for the gardening enthusiast and an array of planting which offer colour and interest throughout the year and with three distinct areas  for recreation or relaxation. The front of the house is accessed via a short flight of steps from Smedley Street sheltered behind low iron railings which top a natural stone wall. At the side of the property is an area of level lawned garden  surrounded by well stocked herbaceous borders, with a variety of planting , the boundary being of dry stone walls with stone trough inset on the road side  timber trellis fencing and pergola.
By the property’s rear entrance is a delightful stone flagged courtyard  with water feature over stone trough, and stone garden store.  A flight of stone steps lead to a further raised garden at the rear with patio seating area, timber framed greenhouse and lawned area with raised beds.
Driveway for off street parking with stone flags within a walled area  steps leading to level lawned area

TENURE – Freehold.

SERVICES – All main services are connected to the property which enjoys the benefit of gas-fired central heating.

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 Bank Road, rising beyond County Hall before turning right into Smedley Street East. Continue for approximately 200 yards and the property can be found on the left hand side

Price: £359,950

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TPS Estates Inclusive Ltd

Property available from: TPS Estates Inclusive Ltd

Branch Address: Export Drive, Fulwood Ind Estate, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 6AF

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