Built in typical Victorian style, this elegant stone town house stands to the middle of a row of three similar homes and featuring double height bay windows to the front elevation, through which superb views are gained towards the rolling hills which flank the town and Derwent Valley. There is also the benefit of excellent natural light through the principal spacious rooms, a modern standard of finish has been incorporated through upgrading works over recent years, to include oak flooring through the reception rooms, well fitted kitchen with granite work tops, spacious bathroom with both bath and shower facilities. Other features include exposed stonework to fireplaces, solid fuel stoves, plus uPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating and a new roof installed in 2018. The accommodation includes three good bedrooms, separate study, plus a useful cellar and utility room at a lower level. There is also the benefit of easily managed gardens and off street parking at the rear.

The property lies around half a mile above the town, well placed for local shops, bars and amenities and with good road communications leading to the neighbouring centres of employment to include Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham within daily commuting distance. The delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are also close at hand.

ACCOMMODATION
An elegant gated and stepped frontage leads to the front door where a decorative glazed uPVC door, with fan light above, opens to an entrance lobby with black and red quarry tiles, high corniced ceiling and a period panelled and glazed door, which opens to the…

Entrance hall – leading through the ground floor, again with a deep corniced ceiling, modern oak boarded floor and stairs with a turned newel, spindles and mahogany handrail lead to the first floor. Beneath the stairs, there is access to a flight of stone steps which descend to the…

Cellar – 4.27m x 4.24m (14’ x 13’ 11”) the measurement not including the bay recess to the front. There is also a separate utility room – 1.39m x 2.65m (9’ 8” x 4’ 7”) with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, storage and further appliance space.

Sitting room – 4.46m x 4.23m (14’ 8” x 13’ 10”) the measurements including the front bay window, of uPVC sash style and being triple glazed, the window allows excellent natural light and views towards the hills of High Tor, Riber and Masson which rise above the town. Again, there are elegant high ceilings with deep plaster cornice, similar ceiling rose and a combination of ceiling and wall light points. As a focal point to the room, a multi-fuel cast iron stove is set above a stone tiled hearth and with an attractive gritstone lintel above. A broad open doorway provides an open plan aspect with the adjacent…

Dining room – 3.76m x 3.60m (12’ 4” x 11’ 10”) with a similar exposed stone lintel to the fire recess, cornice and ceiling rose, a continuation of the oak floor and uPVC double glazed sash window to the rear.

Fitted kitchen – 3.63m x 3m (11’ 11” x 9’ 10”) topped with multi-coloured granite work surface are a range of modern built-in base cupboards and drawers, complemented by wall mounted cupboards above. Integral appliances include a fridge and dishwasher, there is a 1½ bowl granite sink unit and set within a substantial stone fireplace is a position for a range style cooker. There is a similar window to the side and half glazed door allowing access from the rear terrace and parking area.

From the hallway, stairs rise to a broad galleried landing which offers ample space for occasional furniture, perhaps room for hobbies or studies, or even to create access into the loft, should that ever be required. Traditional four-panelled doors lead off to…

Bedroom 1 – 4.46m x 3.60m (14’ 8” x 11’ 10”) with cornice and ceiling rose, and a deep triple glazed bay window, the views improved with height, panoramic from east to west.

Bedroom 2 – 3.76m x 3.60m (12’ 4” x 11’ 10”) a second generous double bedroom with rear facing window.

Bedroom 3 – 2.85m x 2.01m (9’ 4” x 6’ 7”) a single bedroom, with similar southerly views.

Study – 1.84m x 1.78m (6’ x 5’ 10”) a useful additional room with side facing window.

Bath and shower room – 3.63m x 3m (11’ 11” x 9’ 10”) fitted with a modern white suite to include a panelled bath with mixer shower tap, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a separate double width shower cubicle with fixed glazed screen, drying area and dual spray shower fitting. There is a heated ceramic tiled floor, complementary wall tiling, chromed ladder towel rail.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the house, an attractive forecourt garden sits to one side of the period stone steps and path which lead to the front door. The pillared gate and low box hedge shelters a pebbled terrace and raised shrub borders.

At the rear, enjoying vehicular access from a little further along Wellington Street, is a block paved area which provides car standing and an area for dry play, one neighbouring property has a right of access across. At a slightly lower level, a terraced sitting area and steps which descend to a stone paved path and yard by the kitchen entrance.

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 D.

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 up the hill, beyond County Hall, continuing onto Rutland Street before bearing right into Wellington Street. After a further 100m, Range Moor can be found on the left hand side.

VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office 01629 580228.

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