Situated within ‘old Matlock’ where Matlock Green meets Starkholmes, this charming detached stone cottage dating from the turn of the 19th Century is well suited to a number of buyers, whether professionals needing space for home working, those accommodating visiting guests, or families appreciative of the ready access to nearby schooling and other central amenities. Retaining period character through sympathetic refurbishment in recent years, the deceptively spacious accommodation includes two ground floor reception rooms, a well equipped kitchen, utility and downstairs WC, whilst to the first floor are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Features include stone fireplaces, multi-fuel stove and occasional stonework, which combine with the advantage of double glazing to sash style windows and gas central heating. Outside there are good sized and well laid gardens, which enjoy views towards Riber Castle standing above the town.

The cottage is conveniently situated for both town living and also access to local countryside, Local amenities are close by, and town centre facilities lie just half a mile away which can be readily accessed by road or on foot, a pleasant stroll through Hall Leys Park by the river. The town has a train station linking to the national network and good road communications lead to the neighbouring market towns of Bakewell (8 miles), Alfreton (8 miles) and Chesterfield (10 miles). The recreational attractions of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all close at hand.

ACCOMMODATION
Set beneath a cutstone entrance, a uPVC double glazed door opens to an…

Entrance lobby and snug (previously used as a dining room) – 3.62m x 2.61m (11’ 10” x 8’ 7”) where stairs lead off to the first floor, featuring a stone plinth to a display niche, and a sash style double glazed window to the front and a second window within the rear elevation drawing good natural light. A cottage style stable door opens to the…

Breakfast kitchen – 3.69m x 3.26m (12’ 1” x 10’ 9”) fitted with a range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a 1 ½ bowl sink unit. There is a free standing gas cooker beneath a steel and glass extractor canopy, dresser style display shelving, small picture window looking to the front entrance and a second window facing the patio and gardens. There is complementary stone splash back tiling, wood grain effect tiled floor, and uPVC double glazed door providing external access to the rear. an open arch leads to a…

Utility area – 1.78m x 1.13m (5’ 10” x 3’ 8”) with similar fitted storage, small window to the rear, together with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher set beneath a wood block bench. The gas fire combination boiler serves the central heating and hot water system. From the utility area there is access to a…

Cloakroom – 1.49m x 1.13m (4’ 11” x 3’ 8”) with fitted low flush WC and wash hand basin set above low level storage, complemented by white Quartz surfaces, chromed ladder radiator and a continuation of the wood grain tiled floor.

Sitting and dining room – 7.02m x 3.62m (23’ x 11’ 10”) a comfortable room with ample space to create a dining area, as may be required, five windows to three elevations allow excellent natural light and the majority of which are uPVC double glazed with additional secondary glazing. As a focal point to the room, a substantial period stone fireplace is inset with a multi fuel cast iron stove. To the side of the chimney breast a built-in cupboard and on the opposing wall a recess beneath the stairs offers a useful office or storage area.

From the entrance lobby and snug, stairs rise to the first floor landing which stretches across the rear of the house. There is a rear facing window which allows a glimpse of Riber Castle.

Master bedroom 1 – 4.81m x 3.52m (15’ 10” x 11’ 7”) a comfortable double bedroom, built-in wardrobes, window to the gable wall which looks across the gardens and towards the slopes which rise to Riber and Tansley Moor on the far horizon. A door opens to the…

Ensuite shower room – 2.60m x 1.13m (8’ 6” x 3’ 8”) fitted with a modern white suite including a low flush WC, wash hand basin above useful storage and a broad walk-in cubicle with a tiled surround and mixer shower fitting. Chromed ladder radiator and underfloor heating.

Family bath and shower room – 3.24m x 2.49m (10’ 8” x 8’ 2”) of character and generous proportion including exposed stonework to two walls, linen cupboard above the stairwell and display niche to the side of the bath. The suite is complete with a pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and the added benefit of a walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen, mixer shower fitting with dual sprays, obscure glazed window, cast radiator.

Bedroom 2 – 2.85m x 2.49m (9’ 4” x 8’ 2”) currently utilised as a study with inbuilt shelving and a front aspect window, which allows an interesting outlook beyond neighbouring rooftops towards the houses which rise up Matlock Bank.

Bedroom 3 – 3.64m x 3.62m (11’ 11” x 11’ 10”) the second double bedroom with similar window and views to the front, a second window to the rear elevation, and access to the roof void.

OUTSIDE
From the roadside to the front of the house, a low stone wall with attractive pillared gateway shelters a modest forecourt garden, pleasantly landscaped with a brick paved pathway which snakes between shrub and flower borders to the front entrance. A gated pathway to the rear of the house provides useful additional access.

By the entrance, a timber fence and gateway screen the larger gardens, which are east and south facing, and which stretch out to the front and side of the house. Ornamental trees and shrubs stand to border planting complemented by spring and summer perennials, and also the benefit of a summerhouse. A broad patio lies to one end of the cottage and here is a substantial timber store alongside which is a further brick built storage area. At a slightly higher level from the patio similar gardens are well laid offering opportunity for soft fruit and vegetable plots and incorporate a small wildlife pond.

There is no formal parking within the property’s title, historically and presently owners of the property have utilised an area of car parking across the road which is Common Land and used by other neighbouring properties. Alternative unrestricted on and off road parking is available along Church Street. At the roadside end of the cottage, a small triangle provides space for temporary stops which is useful for loading and unloading as may be required.

TENURE – Freehold

SERVICES – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating, uPVC double glazing and additional secondary glazing in parts. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING – Current 56D / Potential 84B

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 Causeway Lane passing the football ground into Matlock Green. At the crossroads, turn right into Church Street and after approximately 200m Tagg Hill Cottage can be found on the left hand side, identified by the agents For Sale board.

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

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