16 Far Cross, Matlock, Derbyshire

Offers Around
£265,000

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  • Extended and adapted semi-detached bungalow
  • Good sized corner plot
  • Pleasantly landscaped gardens
  • Driveway parking, single garage
  • Suit a variety of buyers
  • Versatile living space
  • Established residential area close to Cavendish playing fields and the pinewoods
  • Viewing recommended

Overview

AN EXTENDED TWO BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH A CORNER GARDEN PLOT AND ENJOYING AN END OF CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE TOWN.

Description

This traditional semi-detached bungalow lies on the fringe of the Cavendish Park estate and sits to a corner plot which has been pleasantly planted and landscaped over the years. Whilst the bungalow has seen extension and adaptation to the original accommodation offering useful ancillary space for hobbies or home working. There is also the benefit of off street parking and a single garage, all of which offer a balanced home, well worth closer inspection.

Matlock’s town centre shops and facilities are around one mile away, with the recreational attraction of Cavendish playing fields and the neighbouring pinewoods being closer at hand. Good road links lead to the neighbouring centres to include Bakewell (8 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles) and Alfreton (8 miles), with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each lie within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
To the front of the property, a uPVC double glazed door opens to an entrance hall with ample space for coat hanging and occasional furniture and providing access into the…

Sitting room – 4.25m x 3.22m (13’ 11” x 10’ 7”) plus 3.36m x 1.61m (11’ x 5’ 4”) an extended sitting room which offers a particularly comfortable living space and opportunity to have a dining area if required. There is a feature stone fireplace with display plinths and an attractive oak display cabinet to one side. Off the sitting room, there is access to a…

Coat and boot room – offering useful ancillary space and with access to the…

Kitchen – 2.55m x 2.46m (8’ 4” x 8’ 1”) fitted with a range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit and 4-ring gas hob with flame protector, steel splash back and extractor fan above. There is an under counter electric oven below the hob and to one corner a built-in pantry store. With triple glazed window and a hardwood door which opens to a…

Utility room / porch – 3.10m x 1.80m (10’ 2” x 5’ 11”) with external access to both the front and rear gardens, there is a work bench, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, position for white goods, ceramic tiled floor and wall mounted cupboards.

Returning through the sitting room, a third door opens to an inner hall to one side a built-in linen store housing the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Shower room – 2.55m x 1.61m (8’ 4” x 5’ 4”) fitted with a white suite to include a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. The room is finished with ceramic tiling and dry board type surround to the shower, ceramic tiled floor and chromed ladder radiator. There is the benefit of a built-in cupboard providing additional linen storage.

Bedroom 1 – 3.50m x 3.11m (11’ 6” x 10’ 3”) a rear aspect double bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes with mirror sliding doors and matching drawers.

Bedroom 2 – 3.11m x 2.26m (10’ 3” x 7’ 5”) a single bedroom which has been adapted to offer options for a variety of uses and with a glazed door opening to a…

Study / hobby room – 2.25m x 1.82m (7’ 5” x 5’ 11”) a further extension to the original building which has a pleasant outlook across the rear gardens.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The property enjoys a pleasant corner plot at the head of the cul-de-sac, and it is clear much time and love has been spent planting and caring for the garden over the years. To the front, a driveway provides car standing and access to a…

Single garage – of flat roof design and adjoined to the house by the utility room / porch. There is an up and over door, electric power and light.

Attractive borders with specimen shrubs and paths lead to the front door and utility room entrance at the side. To the side of the garage, a tall iron gate secures the remaining gardens which feature beech hedge boundaries to the front, mature shrubs and specimen trees provide height and shelter, whilst deep herbaceous borders provide further interest. There is an ornamental pond, patio and pathways. To the corner, a hard standing includes a potting shed and greenhouse.

Adjoining the house to one side, a second utility room with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and uPVC double glazing. This is linked by a Perspex roof.

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 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 Bank Road rising up the hill and continue onto Rutland Street before bearing right onto Wellington Street. At the brow of the hill, turn sharp left onto Cavendish Road, follow the road for around 400m before turning right onto Wolds Rise. Turn second right into Far Cross and no. 16 can be found at the head of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side.

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

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