Detached house for sale in Carlton Avenue, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4

Set away from the main thoroughfare at the head of a cul-de-sac, this detached property, stands with surprisingly generous gardens which have been pleasantly landscaped to cater for the keen gardener, family recreation and outdoor entertaining. There is the benefit of driveway parking, a good sized garage and workshop, plus a spacious Garden Cabin which is well placed to take advantage of views across the surrounding Derwent Valley landscape. Internally, the house provides comfortable three bedroom accommodation including a recently reglazed conservatory and is presented with a modern style throughout. Interesting features notably include heavily fossilised Mandale granite work surfaces to the kitchen, multifuel stove to the sitting room and the third bedroom imaginatively extends into the low eaves of the front porch. All in all, a home of great merit, well worth a closer inspection.

The location benefits from lying within Lady Manners School (Bakewell) catchment, with good road links leading to Bakewell (5 miles), Matlock (3 miles) Chesterfield (10 miles). The nearby White Peak cycle trail offers low level walking and cycling along the valley, whilst the surrounding Derwent Valley hills and the wider Peak District countryside is all close at hand.

Accommodation

A uPVC double glazed front door is sheltered beneath an open porch and opens to an entrance hall with oak plank floor, which continues to the foot of the stairs which rise to the first floor, to one side a built-in cloaks cupboard houses the floor standing gas fired boiler serving the central heating and hot water system.

Sitting room – 4.70m x 3.60m (15’ 5” x 11’ 10”) with a continuation of the oak plank floor and featuring a substantial carved cutstone fireplace inset with a modern enamelled solid fuel stove. A broad picture window allows views across the front gardens and beyond neighbouring rooftops towards the slopes which rise to Stanton Moor. An additional window to the side allows good natural light, whilst an open doorway leads to the dining kitchen.

Kitchen area – 3.91m x 3.22m (12’ 10” x 10’ 7”) measured overall, the kitchen area being fitted with a range of moder cupboards and drawers and superb heavily fossilised Mandale granite work surfaces. There is an under mounted pot sink, 4-ring gas hob, under counter oven and stainless steel extractor, and to one side a slim breakfast bar.

Dining area – 4.07m x 2.63m (13’ 4” x 8’ 7”) an excellent all day living space with room for formal dining, the kitchen and dining area being ceramic tiled with central mosaics in natural stones.

Conservatory – 3.30m x 2.88m (10’ 10” x 9’ 5”) overall, accessed off the dining area and with external door leading to the drive and gardens. The conservatory has recently been reglazed with uPVC triple glazing, the building allows a delightful aspect across the gardens at the rear.

From the hall, stairs rise to the first floor galleried landing which has access to the roof void, window to the side providing views to Rowtor and the wooded plantation above Chatsworth. There is a built-in airing cupboard which houses the lagged hot water cylinder and being fitted with an immersion heater.

Bathroom – 2.70m x 1.67m (8’ 10” x 5’ 6”) fitted with a white suite to include low flush WC, panelled bath with electric shower fitted above, and a circular wash hand bowl set above a Mandale granite vanity table. Pine boarded floor, ladder radiator and window to the rear.

Bedroom 1 – 5.30m x 2.70m (17’ 5” x 8’ 10”) a good sized double bedroom with windows to both front and rear, the front giving similar views across the valley, whilst the rear is equally impressive looking across the gardens and towards the woods of Darley Hillside and Tinkersley.

Bedroom 2 – 3.10m x 3.01m (10’ 2” x 9’ 10”) a front facing double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and ever improving views across the wooded slopes above the Derwent.

Bedroom 3 – 2.60m x 2.06m (8’ 6” x 6’ 9”) an interesting single bedroom with views towards the hills in the west, the room is imaginatively extended to incorporate the loft space above the front hall.

Outside

The property is tucked away at the head of the cul-de-sac and stands with an attractive front garden, screened for privacy, and to the side a driveway provides parking and leads to a garage building.

Garage – 5.46m x 4.57m (17’ 11” x 15’) with a broad up and over door, electric power and light. There is a personnel door and window to one side, and at the rear of the building access to further rooms.

Workshop / utility – 3m x 1.75m (9’ 10” x 5’ 9”) with work bench and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Store – 3m x 1.72m (9’ 10” x 5’ 8”) offering opportunity for additional secure storage.

The rear gardens are of a generous size and have been landscaped over the years to provide a range of interest for all the family. A central lawn is surrounded by mature shrub borders and other planting with ornamental grasses and pond lying adjacent to a broad paved patio. There is also a vegetable plot, fruit trees including cherry, apricot and apple and a modest chicken run. To one corner at the rear boundary is the valuable advantage of a modern wooden cabin, ideal for outdoor relaxation, alfresco entertaining, the home worker or teenagers den. The substantial building also houses a log burning stove.

Tenure – Freehold.

Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing (triple glazing to the conservatory). No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC rating – to be confirmed

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 the A6 Bakewell Road north to Darley Dale for around 3 and a half miles before turning right into Northwood Lane then next right into Carlton Avenue. Proceed up Carlton Avenue and no. 17 can be found at the head of the cul-de-sac on the left hand side.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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