Detached house for sale in Dale Road, Matlock DE4

The Cables is a generously proportioned and characterful property, which stands between the attractive spa towns of Matlock and Matlock Bath and looks across Dale Road and to the trees which line the river Derwent and the limestone cliffs which tower above. Internally the house offers two reception rooms and a separate office ideal for the homeworker, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. A substantial garage with workshop and storage space, presents further opportunity as does the wide driveway sufficient for parking several cars and delightful gardens extending to around third of an acre, all being well suited as a family home or to offer a residential bed and breakfast establishment.

Nestling alongside the town’s arterial trunk road, there are good road communications to the neighbouring centres of employment to include Bakewell, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Belper, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all within daily commuting distance. Train stations lead from Matlock and Matlock Bath linking to the national rail network and offering wider travel access whilst the delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all close at hand.

Accommodation

A pair of decorative glazed doors with fan light above opens to a slim porch which shelters a half glazed stable style door, which in turn opens to a reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor, covered radiator, dado rails.

Dining room – 5.13m x 3.09m (16’ 10” x 10’ 1”) ) the longer measurement taken into the shuttered bay window, which allows good natural light and a pleasant aspect across the tree lined river and the limestone cliffs above. There is a similar window to the side, display shelving to one side of the chimney breast which houses a stove style electric fire. Serving hatch from the kitchen.

Sitting room – 5.13m x 3.44m (16’ 10” x 11’ 3”) taken into the arched recess to the side of the chimney breast which houses a enamelled solid fuel stove set to a stone surround, hearth and rustic mantelpiece above. A deep square bay window extends the room, similar to the dining room, and provides similar views across the front gardens and valley floor.

From the reception hall, a door opens from the side of the stairs to a rear hall which in turn leads to the kitchen, ground floor bedroom and rear store.

Ground floor bedroom – 5.72m x 2.65m (18’ 9” x 8’ 8”) with storage beneath the stairs, secondary window looking into the rear store and an imaginative corner window looking across the garden.

Kitchen – 3.09m x 2.65m (10’ 1” x 8’ 8”) fitted with a range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit. There is a ceramic tiled floor and splash back tiling to the walls, together with an integral dishwasher and Rangemaster cooker, which include twin ovens, 5-gas burners and hot plate, warming oven and griddle. A side lobby leads to a…

Bathroom – 2.87m x 1.63m (9’ 5” x 5’ 4”) with shaped bath having thermostatic shower above, fitted low flush WC and wash hand basin, each set to a range of low level cupboards and vanity work surfaces. There is useful linen storage.

Office – 3.04m x 2.60m (10’ x 8’ 6”) with a window to the front and an adjacent glazed door providing direct external access. A useful hobby, study or office space.

Utility and store – 10.67m x 1.03m (35’ x 3’ 5”) of lean-to construction and spanning almost the full width of the house, a useful covered area for ancillary storage. There is also the benefit of plumbing for an automatic washing machine and door to one side.

From the hall, stairs rise to the first floor central landing with shuttered window to the rear and extending to the side allowing access to the principal bedroom accommodation.

Bedroom 1 – 4.20m x 3.09m (13’ 10” x 10’ 1”) a good double bedroom with pleasant views across the road towards the tree line river.

Ensuite shower room – fitted with a white suite including a walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. White towel radiator and roof void access.

Bedroom 2 – 4.21m x 3.14m (13’ 10” x 10’ 3”) a comfortable double room with a period feature cast fireplace and shuttered window to the front.

Ensuite shower room – fitted with a white suite to include a pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and walk-in shower cubicle. White ladder radiator.

Bedroom 3 – 4.69m x 2.65m (15’ 5” x 8’ 8”) a well proportioned family room facing the gardens at the side, and featuring a period cast fireplace to a pine surround. Access to the roof void.

Shower room – accessed off the rear landing and fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and walk-in shower cubicle. Shuttered window to the side, access to the roof void and a spacious inbuilt linen store.

Walk-in storage cupboard – accessed off the landing.

Outside

The property includes the advantage of sizeable gardens and grounds which are believed to measure to around one third of an acre (not measured). Off the roadside, a broad block paved driveway around 12m width provides ample side by side and nose to tail parking for up to eight cars. Off the driveway, there is access to a…

Garage / workshop store – 8.56m x 6.80m () measure overall, with a double width roller door opening to a high store with inspection pit, electric power and light. The remaining space provides useful storage, some securely enclosed within block wall surrounds and the whole offering an excellent opportunity for outdoor storage, workshop and hobbies alike.

To the side of the drive, and fronting the house, a level garden laid to lawn with a pedestrian pathway leading to the front door, attractively stocked perimeter borders provide colour and interest, all setting the house back from the roadside. To the side, a series of patios, decked terraces and raised borders provide plenty of opportunity for rest and relaxation and family dining to a patio sheltered within bamboo and evergreen screens. Off the patio, a raised platform houses a hot tub and to one side a limestone built wood fired pizza oven. Steps rise gently through further terraced gardens which are principally laid to grass for ease of maintenance and family recreation. Herbaceous borders and evergreen trees provide colour and interest throughout the seasons.

Across the river and valley floor, the towering Tors remain an impressive feature of this stretch of the Derwent Gorge.

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 – to be confirmed.

Council tax – The property is not assessed for Council Tax, as it is currently run as Bed & Breakfast it is assessed for business rates with a Rateable Value of £4,200 per annum.

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, cross the bridge onto Dale Road and proceed towards Matlock Bath. No. 182 can be found on the left hand side, identified by the agents’ For Sale board.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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