The Close, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LE

Tucked away within this popular cul-de-sac, just half a mile from Matlock central facilities and handy for nearby schooling, this traditional 1960s detached house provides extended three bedroom accommodation, well suited to a growing family, professional couple and those seeking a quieter yet convenient location. The house is complemented by driveway parking, single garage and mature surrounding gardens.

A good local road network provides access in and around the town and to the neighbouring centres of employment which include Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all lie within daily commuting distance. The recreational delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are also readily accessible.

ACCOMMODATION To the front of the house, a uPVC double glazed door opens to an entrance porch which in turn opens to a reception hall with wood block parquet flooring, stairs leading off to the first floor, and a built-in coat and shoe cupboard. Separate doors lead off to the sitting room and kitchen.

Kitchen - 3.51m x 2.71m (11' 6" x 8' 11") with an open aspect to the adjacent dining area and being fitted with a range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine, ceramic hob, under counter electric oven and extractor hood. There is good natural light through the rear aspect window which overlook the rear gardens.

Dining room - 3.08m x 2.98m (10' 1" x 9' 9") creating an excellent all day family space with opportunity to create formal dining and again with a broad window overlooking the rear garden. A pair of multi-paned doors lead to and from the...

Sitting room - 4.23m x 3.47m (13' 11" x 11' 5") plus 3.95m x 1.82m (13' x 6') the original house extended to create a larger sitting room where there are two windows facing the front and a fully glazed door allowing access into the gardens at the rear. As a focal point to the room a feature stone fireplace with slate hearth and living coal gas fired stove.

Utility room - 3.87m x 1.94m (12' 8" x 6' 4") accessed off the kitchen and providing additional built-in storage, space for white goods, sliding patio style door providing external access and a door opening to a...

Cloakroom - with WC and wash hand basin.

From the reception hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing which has access to the roof void and doors leading off to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bathroom - 2.28m x 1.81m (7' 6" x 5' 11") fitted with a modern white suite to include a wall hung wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer shower above, and a fitted WC. A built-in airing cupboard houses the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system. The room is finished with full height ceramic wall tiling, tiled floor and granite plinth above the WC.

Bedroom 1 - 3.51m x 3.26m (11' 6" x 10' 8") the measurement not including the fitted wardrobes, offering excellent storage and with full height sliding doors. There is a pleasant rear aspect overlooking the gardens and with east and southerly views which take in Riber Castle on the horizon.

Bedroom 2 - 3.51m x 3.34m (11' 6" x 11') a second double bedroom with a broad window looking beyond neighbouring rooftops to the opposing hills across the Derwent Valley including Masson Top, Riber Castle and High Tor in the south. There is a similar range of built-in full width and full height wardrobing.

Bedroom 3 - 3.22m x 2.28m (10' 7" x 7' 6") maximum, the measurements including a built-in store, additional storage above the bulkhead and there is the benefit of a front aspect window with westerly views towards Bonsall and Stanton Moors.

OUTSIDE & PARKING The house occupies an interesting corner plot which has been traditionally landscaped with pockets of interest and colour throughout the seasons. A block paved driveway provides car standing at the front and access to a...

Single garage - 5.10m x 2.44m (16' 9" x 8') with up and over door, window and personnel door to one side.

The block paved path continues to the front entrance, to the side of which an attractive shrub border planted with evergreen and ornamental planting. The remainder is laid to lawn sheltered behind a laurel hedge. The gardens continue to the side and to the rear where the larger area is found. Mature shrub and hedge planting provides further privacy and shelter, and raised borders are superbly stocked and set around a central lawn. To one corner steps rise to a small shed.

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 - 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 Bakewell Road before turning right onto Dimple Road by Twiggs. Rise up the hill, keeping left onto Hurds Hollow before next right onto Drabbles Road. Rise up the road, around the first two beds before turning right into The Close. Take the next right and no. 20 can be found towards the bottom of the cul-de-sac on the left hand side, identified by the agents For Sale board.

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VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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