Flat for sale in Wellington Street, Matlock DE4

This high calibre apartment forms part of the Rockside Hydro development, the landmark buildings being Grade II Listed, noting their historic importance for the town. Converted to modern standards in circa the year 2000, the apartment, named Lady Barnett, has seen more recent updating and refurbishment complementing the existing style and character. Attention to detail through the conversion is evident throughout; the internal finish includes retention of a period fireplace and inclusion of parquet flooring to the hall, living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The apartment provides two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a generously proportioned open plan living, dining, kitchen, all of which benefit from excellent natural light through the distinctive turret windows which also command truly stunning views across the town and surrounding hills. The common areas similarly hold an elegant character with feature stone walls, stone staircase and ironwork. There is the function of lift access to all floors together with allocated and visitor parking.

The apartment stands around half a mile from Matlock's town centre and provides an excellent base for exploring the delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside. Good road communications lead to the surrounding market towns of Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each within daily commuting distance.

Accommodation

The principal communal entrance to Rockside Hall is at the lower ground floor level where a glazed entrance opens to an impressive hall with stairs and automatic lift rising to the upper floors. Lady Barnett Apartment is positioned at second floor level, which can also be accessed from the rear off Cavendish Road where there is a dedicated parking space for the apartment and visitor parking.

Off the main hall, an inner lobby provides access to the apartment.

Entrance hall featuring a herringbone parquet floor, cloaks/broom cupboard and secure intercom entry system.

Bedroom 1 – 3.84m x 3.40m (12’ 7” x 11’ 2”) maximum, incorporating two windows to the side facing bay and being of good double proportion and finished with modern parquet floor.

Family bathroom – 3.06m x 2.72m (10’ x 8’ 11”) featuring a fitted suite with concealed plumbing to the low flush WC and vanity wash hand basin. There is a double end bath, electric shaver point and extractor fan. The room is finished with ceramic tiling to the floor and walls in neutral shades.

Bedroom 2 – 4.18m x 3.62m (13’ 9” x 11’ 11”) minimum, extending into the side facing bay which again allows good natural light, and again with parquet flooring.

From the principal double bedroom, there is access off to an…

Ensuite shower room – 2.56m x 1.80m (8’ 5” x 5’ 11”) featuring a double width shower cubicle, low flush WC and vanity wash hand basin.

Living / dining / kitchen – 7.26m x 5.81m (23’ 10” x 19’ 1”) a superb open plan living space catering for all day requirements and which boasts splendid views in a south and westerly direction. Four windows are incorporated within the iconic “turret” with additional glazing to the side. Feature period stone fireplace to one corner and herringbone parquet flooring throughout.

The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern cupboards and integral appliances include a dishwasher, fridge and microwave, there is also a hob top with extractor hood over, and under counter oven. The black granite work surfaces provide plenty of counter space plus an island unit and breakfast bar.

Outside

There are mature communal gardens and two car parks providing allocated space for each apartment and visitor parking bays.

Tenure – Leasehold. The property is offered on a 999 year lease from 1 January 2000. The current Apartment Service Charge, including buildings insurance, is £2,415 per annum, plus estate fees (to be confirmed). Further details available upon request.

Services – Heating and hot water are supplied by an innovative communal central boiler system (and are billed quarterly). Windows are sealed unit double glazed, communal lift servicing all floors of the building, electronic key and secure video/intercom access to the building.

EPC rating – not required as Grade II Listed

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 Bank Road rising up the hill and into Rutland Street before bearing right into Wellington Street. To access the main lower ground floor communal entrance, turn immediately left as signed Rockside Hall and Hydro. To access from the upper level, continue up Wellington Street before turning left into Cavendish Road. Continue for around 400m and the car park to the building can be found on the left hand side. Lady Barnett Apartment parking bay is labelled.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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