Overview
NO UPWARD CHAIN - WITHIN THIS PRESTIGIOUS MILL CONVERSION, A WELL PROPORTIONED TWO BEDROOM AND TWO BATHROOM APARTMENT.
Description
Baileys Mill was converted circa. 2004, No. 8 being one of 24 apartments within the building and shares this delightful conservation area setting with a handful of mews style cottages. The apartment is situated on the first floor and offers well presented two bedroom accommodation which combines character and style for low maintenance living. The building and communal grounds are well maintained and there is the benefit of private courtyard parking, secure entry systems, lift access to all floors and visitor parking.
The attractive setting alongside Bentley Brook in some way belies the convenient position from where there is ready access to local countryside and to the wide range of shops and facilities of Matlock Green and the town centre. The recreational delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are close at hand, whilst good road links lead to the neighbouring markets towns of Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton. The cities Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham are each within daily commuting distance.
ACCOMMODATION
Apartment 8 is situated at first floor level, accessed via the secure entry system through the impressive characterful entrance lobby. There is stair and lift access to all floors and at first floor level the apartment is accessed off the communal hallway.
Entrance hall – with wall uplighting, coat hanging and secure entry system.
Bathroom – fitted with a modern white suite to include a panelled bath with mixer shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. There is complementary wall tiling, chromed electric ladder radiator and to one corner a built-in linen store which houses the hot water cylinder.
Sitting and dining room – 5.70m x 3.37m (18’ 8” x 11’ 1”) being also open plan to the kitchen area. The room offers an excellent all day living space. There is wall uplighting, ceiling beams and good natural light through two windows, one being a double glazed Juliette style overlooking the gardens and terrace at the rear of the mill.
Kitchen area – 2.90m x 1.90m (9’ 6” x 6’ 3”) fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, 1 ½ bowl sink unit and appliances, which include an under counter electric oven with hob an extractor canopy above, fridge and freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Bedroom 1 – 4.02m x 3.20m (13’ 2” x 10’ 6”) a good double bedroom being the larger of the two, well proportioned and with a similar pleasant outlook through the secondary glazed window.
Ensuite shower room – fitted with a white suite to include a walk-in shower cubicle with mixer shower fitting and bi-fold screen, wash hand basin and WC. Wall mounted panel electric radiator and towel rail above.
Bedroom 2 – 2.50mx 1.92m (8’ 3” x 6’ 4”) a comfortable single room with a secondary glazed window overlooking the gardens at the rear.
OUTSIDE & PARKING
The mill benefits from managed communal grounds which includes an informal garden and terrace at the rear and to the front a courtyard car park each flat having an allocated parking space, with additional visitor spaces nearby. The entrance to the mill bridges the attractive Bentley Brook.
TENURE – Leasehold - the apartment is subject to a 999 lease from 2004 with service charges payable at approximately £2,318 per annum (from 31st March 2025), which can be paid either in full or spread over the year. All leaseholders become a shareholder in the management company. The management company holds the freehold of the building.
Note 1: Additional payments have been requested over and above the service charge to cover some required remedial works. Those costs for the impending works are being met by the vendor.
Note 2: Please note, holiday letting is not permitted, although shorthold longer term lets are allowed.
Note 3: The keeping of domestic pets (other than up to two caged birds) is not allowed.
SERVICES –Mains electricity, water and drainage are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of programmable electric heating and part sealed unit and secondary 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 available if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.
DIRECTIONS – From Matlock Crown Square, take Causeway Lane out of the town, passing the football ground and Hall Leys Park and through Matlock Green. The road begins to rise up and after approximately a quarter of a mile turn left into Lumsdale Road, drop down Lumsdale Road and Baileys Mill can be found on the left. Apartment 8 is located at first floor level.
WHAT3WORDS - chest.duke.test (general for the building, not specific to apt 8)
VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office 01629 580228.
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