The PropertyA substantial 4-bedroomed detached property, situated within an elevated position with 180-degree Peak District views over the Derwent Valley, beyond Haddon Hall to Bakewell and across to Stanton Moor. The approximate 1.5 acre plot is nestled alongside ancient woodland and offers private, mature, landscaped gardens with multiple areas of interest including terraces, seating areas, wild flower area, raised vegetable beds, cut flower beds, fruit trees and bushes, pond, woodland abutting a brook, multiple outbuildings including a greenhouse, two potting stores, log store, summer house and shed. The property also benefits from solar panels, integral garage, cellar store, workshop and a separate external office with power, heating, WC, sink and broadband.The property is approached via a five-bar gate along a gravelled drive to an area of hardstanding with ample parking. Steps rise alongside a rockery border to the front porch and a raised patio seating area taking in the views.The large front gardens enjoy a considerable degree of privacyThe property is located within a highly sought-after and popular residential area within the Lady Manners school catchment area, close to Darley Dale with its Post Office, Medical Practice, shops, cafes, public houses, also being close to Chatsworth House and equidistant of Bakewell and Matlock. For commuting, the property is within a comfortable drive of Chesterfield, Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham. The nearest mainline railway station is Chesterfield (10.5 miles) and a branch line at Matlock (3.5 miles) leads to Derby and Nottingham.The current owners have completely refurbished the house and landscaped the wildlife-friendly gardens. Perhaps suited for the family purchaser looking to take advantage of the generously apportioned accommodation. The external office has the potential to be converted for holiday let accommodation. The sizable plot has potential for additional development, subject to the necessary planning consents.Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_matlock-d197060/for-sale_i69364667
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Standing within around two acres of mature gardens, and providing substantial 5/6 bedroom accommodation, this individual period home holds an elegant air and proportion, well suited to the discerning purchaser seeking a home of stature. The Shaws distinctive gentrification in the early 19thC includes Swiss chalet style features, which present a highly individual and particularly attractive appearance and enhance the earlier stone building, believed to date from the 1600 and 1700's. Excellent natural light is evident throughout, the accommodation offering scope for some upgrading whilst also providing a certain versatility to cater for a range of family needs, visiting guests, or perhaps those in need of office or studio space. Around two acres of mature gardens include a number of majestic tress and wrap around the house providing space and opportunity for family recreation and the keen gardener alike. Enjoying a prime location set away from any main thoroughfare, just ½ mile drive from Matlock's central amenities and even closer on foot, the town's surrounding Derwent Valley countryside is on the doorstep. The property is ideally placed to cater for everyday needs, with the local train station close-by providing commuter links to the national network, whilst good road communications lead to the neighbouring centres of employment, M1 J28 (11 miles), Sheffield (20 miles), Derby (18 miles), Nottingham 24 miles. ACCOMMODATION Sitting room - 5.55m x 4.59m (18' 3 x 15' 1) a formal drawing room featuring a corniced ceiling, panelled casement to the front window, broad second window facing the side and as a focal point to the room a marble fireplace with corbelled mantel and open fire grate. Bi-folding doors provide an open aspect to the... Dining room - 4.42m x 4.58m (14' 6 x 15') maximum, with a pair of fully glazed windows above a low cutstone step. There are views across the garden and beyond, a feature stone fireplace, corniced ceiling and door from the hallway. From the hallway, a side lobby leads into the... Dining kitchen - 5.5m x 3.94m (18' 1 x 12' 11) with ceramic tiled floor, rough plaster walls and the kitchen area being fitted with a range of limed oak fronted cupboard and drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit and black ceramic hob. Integral appliances include eye level electric oven and grill, fridge and freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher. There are two broad windows facing the rear gardens and a period panelled door opening to the... Living room - 3.69m x 3.99m (12' 1 x 13' 1) with panelling to the chimney breast, surrounding walls and door casements, built-in book shelving and an interesting stone fireplace with an arched cutstone head and stone slabbed hearth. There is a front facing window with views towards the town across the garden. To one side of the main building, a half glazed... Porch / sunroom - 3.83m x 2.51m (12' 7 x 8' 3) includes double doors, ceramic tiled floor and shelters the side entrance to the house, which opens to a reception hall with ceramic tiled floor, window to the front and door off to a... Downstairs WC - with low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Pantry - adjacent to the kitchen, accessed off the hallway, a good sized walk-in storage space. Cloakroom / utility room - 3.2m x 2.49m (10' 6 x 8' 2) an excellent boot room and laundry with a front facing window, Belfast style pot sink and the wall mounted gas fired combination boiler, which serves the central heating and hot water system. A second door opens to a... Store room - an ideal pantry or other ancillary storage space, including an external door from the driveway. From the inner hallway, stairs rise in a dog leg fashion to a galleried landing with a tall shuttered window on the stairs return and the landing leading off to an enclosed side lobby. Bedroom 1 - 4.7m x 4.32m (15' 5 x 14' 2) with a range of built-in wardrobing and dual aspect windows, one across the gardens to the front with views beyond the mature beech trees to the wooded slopes above Lumsdale and Tansley Moor. The side window looks across the adjoining fields to Hackney and Darley Hillside beyond. Bedroom 2 - 4.32m x 3.75m (14' 2 x 12' 4) a second double bedroom, full height wardrobing and casement window facing the front. Bathroom - 3.69m x 3.16m (12' 1 x 10' 5) featuring a large burgundy bath sunken within a raised plinth. A similar wash hand basin is set to a marble vanity surface with mirrored back. There is full height ceramic tiling and built-in pine fronted linen storage. Bedroom 3 - 4.59m x 2.93m (15' 1 x 9' 8) with wardrobing fitted to one end and rear aspect window. From the landing a door encloses a further lobby, which leads to a shower room and garden room / studio. Shower room - fitted with a white suite to include a walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low flush WC. Garden/Family room - 7.99m x 3.2m (26' 3 x 10' 6) a substantial room providing additional and versatile living or work space with views of three aspects of the garden and access directly through two separate patio doors. Off the first floor landing, two separate flights of stairs lead to additional attic rooms. Attic room 1 - 4.68m x 4.46m (15' 4 x 14' 8) with Velux roof light, a great room for teenagers. Attic room 2 - 2.29m x 4.46m (14' 8 x 7' 6) accessed off the same stairs, a useful room with views down the valley. Attic room 3 - 3.69m x 3.25m (12' 1 x 10' 8) another room or bedroom with built-in wardrobe and window the gable wall. OUTSIDE The Shaws stands to a mature garden plot estimated to extend to around two acres. To the front of the property, a winding drive leads from the lane side and to the house where there is a broad area of courtyard parking. The driveway sweeps through the front garden to provide in and out access. A gently sloping site provides extensive gardens which surround the house with informal lawns stretching out to the front and including mature copper beech and other trees within the lower boundary which provide privacy interest. To the side and rear, the gardens rise up with a bankside orchard and similar lawns, all offering ample space for family recreation and for the keen gardener alike. At the head of the driveway and adjacent to the house are outbuildings to include a Detached stone barn garage, a period building with a pitched tiled roof and substantial sliding wooden doors to the front, adapted for garaging. Adjoining the barn to one side is an additional single garage with up and over door of flat roof design. A smaller stone built garden store lies within the rear boundary. TENURE - Freehold. SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and part sealed unit double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution. EPC RATING - Current 41E / Potential 66D COUNCIL TAX - Band F 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, leave on Bakewell Road and at the traffic island turn left onto Derwent Way, then at the traffic lights turn right into Cawdor Way before turning right again onto Matlock Spa Road. Rise up the hill before turning sharp left onto Snitterton Road and continue for around half a mile. Just before the turn to Salters Lane turn right onto the driveway and gates (No. 55), which leads directly to the house. VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office . Ref: FTM10145 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_matlock-d197060/for-sale_i68562225
A special country residence in 40 acres of secluded grounds and gardens with extensive outbuildings and a detached two bedroom annexe. DescriptionOn the cusp of the Peak District and set within a charming valley, Watergate Farm offers an exceptional and rarely available opportunity to acquire a small yet extremely versatile private estate, with fantastic potential for equestrians, as a small farm or other commercial activity. The characterful cottage is a well appointed family home, and is accompanied by a detached two-bedroom annexe, barns, stabling and workshops. The current owners have undertaken a variety of improvements over the years, relandscaping the garden, improving the outbuildings and making a number of changes to the main house, including installing underfloor heating and a log/oil boiler, extending the kitchen and dining area, adding fibre optic broadband and updating the interior. The house is beautifully presented throughout, featuring natural materials like wood floors and exposed beams, large windows affording plenty of natural light and pleasant neutral tones. AccommodationThere are character features throughout, which combine with more modern elements like contemporary bathrooms and a fabulous open plan living space with kitchen, dining area and a modern wood-burning stove. The layout is well planned and offers plenty of space for entertaining and spending time as a family. Dining roomA porch to the front aspect enters into a formal dining room in the older part of the house, laid with engineered oak flooring and overlooks the gardens. This leads to the sitting room and the open plan kitchen. Glass panelled doors allow excellent natural light. Sitting roomThe cosy sitting room is a relaxing space featuring exposed wooden beams, an arched stone mullion window to the front aspect and an inglenook fireplace with inset, traditional wood burning stove. Open plan kitchen/family roomThe vast open plan living space is situated to the rear of the property within the rear extension, featuring a high vaulted ceiling, bifold doors to the rear terrace, a focal point wood-burning stove and tall picture windows overlooking the lovely gardens. The kitchen incorporates a range of cream shaker style units with laminated work surfaces and is fitted with integral appliances to include a Rangemaster oven with induction hob and extractor above, stainless steel sink, a Neff dishwasher, pantry storage cupboards and a tall integrated fridge. SnugThe charming snug, laid with strip oak flooring enjoys a dual aspect view with a window the front and French doors opening to a side patio and onto the garden. Central lobbyThere is a hallway in the middle of the house, with the staircase to the first floor, allowing access to a cloakroom to the rear with WC and the sizable utility room, fitted with further base and wall storage, a fridge freezer, an additional sink, bench seating and provisions for a washing machine and dryer. Boiler roomAccessed externally from the front of the house, the boiler room also offers storage, with a separate service room to the rear. OfficeAccessed via an external staircase, the office/study is situated over the boiler room and is a fantastic provision for working from home. First floorA handsome timber staircase ascends from the internal lobby to the first floor accommodation. To the top of the stairs there is a contemporary, three piece shower room, holding a large walk-in shower enclosure, a wall hung hand wash basin and a WC. The main bedroom sits to the front elevation, fitted with a full wall of wardrobes and benefitting additional alcove storage. Two further double bedrooms are positioned to the front, alongside the family bathroom, incorporating a corner shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin, a bath and WC. The fourth bedroom sits to the rear elevation with views over the garden. Annexe The delightful annexe has recently been renovated and would ideally suit buyers seeking secondary accommodation for dependant relatives or older children. It could also be a fantastic income generating asset, with the area being in high demand for holiday accommodation. On the ground floor there is a sitting/dining room with log burner and a kitchen with a range of integrated appliances. Upstairs there are two good-size double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, and a shower room. There is also a storage room accessed from the outside. OutsideThe house is nestled at the very end of a private lane, surrounded by dense woodland that offers a high degree of privacy and a real feeling of seclusion, while enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The 40-acre plot is wide ranging and extremely versatile, offering fantastic potential for equestrian use, as a small holding or a simply extensive private land. The grounds, coupled with the array of outbuildings which could be converted subject to the relevant planning permissions also offer good scope for commercial use, such as glamping, a livery yard or a leisure venue. The main barn, which extends to approximately 120ft x 60ft, has vehicular access at both ends and could be converted to an American-style barn with internal stabling, amongst other uses. In addition, there is a three bay stable block, a large workshop, an old lambing barn and a two-storey Dutch barn. The land is well draining and offers a mixture of pasture and woodland, with a brook forming the northern boundary. Surrounding the cottage there are well-tended gardens, displaying established flowerbeds, stretches of lawn, mature trees and borders, a planted rockery with a central waterfall feature, a small pond and a number of seating areas, strategically placed to make the most of the stunning views over the gardens and grounds.LocationSet on the eastern fringes of the Peak District National Park, the property is surrounded by open farmland, bridlepaths and footpaths, with excellent outriding and great dog walks in the small, secluded valley. There are many local amenities in the surrounding villages of Crich (2.8 miles) and Wirksworth (2.3 miles), such as public houses, Post Office, a leisure centre, restaurants and cafes, with Whatstandwell also benefiting a local cafe. The city of Derby is 14 miles to the south and offers a wide variety of High Street shops, superstores, leisure and entertainment amenities and a university. There are excellent transport links via Whatstandwell and Cromford, with both enjoying a regular train service to London St Pancras via Derby. Lea Primary School (3.3 miles) and Crich Junior School (2.8 miles) both boast Ofsted Outstanding ratings, as does the Alderwasley Independent school (2.3 miles).Square Footage: 3,386 sq ft Acreage: 40 Acres Additional InfoCOUNCIL TAX Amber Valley Borough Council. Council Tax Band F. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_matlock-d197060/for-sale_i69562598
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