Semi-detached house for sale in Bracken Lane, Holloway, Matlock DE4

Tucked away off the centre of this sought after village, Woodlands is a stone built semi-detached cottage which offers comfortable, extended accommodation The property is well suited to a variety of purchasers retaining traditional character features whilst also benefitting from adaptations to aid modern lifestyles. An extension to the ground floor provides a third reception room, being principally glazed to take advantage of superb views to the wooded slopes of the Derwent Valley. At first floor level, there are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the additional benefit of a converted attic room which provides useful hobby space or clean storage. Modest sized gardens are easily managed, yet attractively landscaped taking full advantage of the views and southerly aspect.

Holloway is a highly regarded village standing above the Derwent Valley and offers ready access to the recreational delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales countryside. The village boasts a thriving community and a well respected primary school. Good road communications lead to the neighbouring towns of Matlock (5 miles), Belper (5 miles), Ripley (5 miles) whilst the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all lie within daily commuting distance.

Accommodation

A traditional panelled door opens to a…

Fitted kitchen – 2.76m x 2.70m (9’ 1” x 8’ 10”) including a range of painted cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit and a position for a slimline dishwasher. A part glazed stripped pine door leads off to the…

Dining room – 4.70m x 3.67m (15’ 5” x 12’) featuring an old style wall mounted gas fire, and to the side of the chimney breast a full height built-in ‘butler cupboard’. There is a sash window facing the entrance and uPVC double glazed window allowing additional natural light from the side. There is a second built-in cupboard and range of shelving beneath the stairs, which lead off to the first floor.

Sitting room – 4.70m x 3.50m (15’ 5” x 11’ 6”) with a stripped pine panelled door from the dining room and a more modern door leading off to the adjacent family room. There is an attractive feature stone fireplace to the chimney breast, period plaster mouldings to the ceiling and a multi paned door providing external access to the gardens. Side by side sash windows allow good natural light and views towards the fields and woods which fringe the village.

Family room / study – 3.33m x 2.44m (10’ 11” x 8’) an extension to the original house providing valuable additional space, for multiple uses. The room is half glazed on three sides, commanding superb southerly views and has the benefit of external access to the gardens.

From the dining room, stairs rise to the first floor landing, off which there is access to the attic room.

Bath and shower room – 2.76m x 2.70m (9’ 1” x 8’ 10”) situated above the kitchen, a good sized room fitted with a white suite to include a corner bath, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower fitted. Double doors open to a built-in linen / utility store, which sites the wall mounted gas fired boiler serving the central heating and hot water system. There is also plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Bedroom 1 – 3.67m x 2.79m (12’ x 9’ 2”) a front facing double room with a sash window and to one corner a built-in cupboard and provision for a wash hand basin.

Master bedroom 2 – 4.98m x 3.75m (16’ 4” x 12’ 4”) which includes a range of built-in wardrobing, an original sash window provides views of the gardens and again towards the slopes leading to Crich Carr.

Ensuite bathroom – 2.98m x 1.71m (9’ 9” x 5’ 7”) fitted with a white suite to include a panelled bath, low flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. There is ceramic tiling to half height and front facing sash window.

Attic room – 4.70m x 3.27m (15’ 5” x 10’ 9”) the attic has been converted to provide ancillary space, plastered and carpeted and offering useful hobby or storage potential. The room is accessed via an imaginatively designed ladder access with three fixed steps at the top. There is a built-in cupboard, two electric storage heaters and a Velux roof light looking across the surrounding hills.

Outside

The house is complemented by modest gardens, the larger area principally found on the valley side where there is a paved terrace, small lawn and mature shrub borders. Distant views are gained along the valley to the south.

The property is set back from the main Bracken Lane to a cul-de-sac shared with a mix of houses. A tarmac pathway leads to the front of the house sheltered within a low stone wall. There is a right of access to the side of the house where steps provide external access into the main garden.

There is no private parking with the house, although Bracken Lane is “unrestricted” in that regard.

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 – Current 47E / Potential 79C

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 the A6 south to Cromford and at the traffic lights turn left into Mill Road. Follow the road all the way to Lea Bridge then continue rising up the hill into Holloway. At the brow of the hill, turn right into Bracken Lane. Passing the entrance to Thorpe Close, take the next cul-de-sac and Woodlands can be found on the right hand side, identified by the agent’s For Sale board. For viewings, please park on Bracken Lane.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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