5 bed detached house for sale

The Close, Matlock DE4

Conveniently situated to a sought after cul-de-sac, around half a mile from Matlock’s town facilities and handy for local schools, this traditional 1960s detached house provides well presented accommodation, ideally suited to the growing family. A striking garden room extension adds a subtle style and is designed to take advantage of a southerly aspect, access to and views across colourful mature gardens at the rear. The accommodation comprises reception hallway, kitchen, utility and cloak rooms, sitting room, dining and garden room, whilst at first floor level, five bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is driveway parking, single garage and beautifully stocked gardens.

The local road network provides access in and around the town and to the neighbouring centres of employment which include Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton. The cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all lie within daily commuting distance whilst the recreational delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all close at hand.
Accommodation

A decorative glazed uPVC front door with glazed panels to each side, opens to a reception hallway offering ample space for occasional furniture, stairs leading off to the first floor with stripped pine balustrade and useful storage cupboard beneath. A door leads off to the…

Sitting room – 4.56m x 3.74m (15’ x 12’ 3”) featuring an oak plank floor, decorative ceiling cornice and, as a focal point to the room, a modern carved stone fireplace stands to a raised marble hearth and inset with a living flame fire. A broad front aspect window allows good natural light and a pleasant outlook across the colourful garden at the front.

Kitchen – 3.35m x 2.71m (11’ x 8’ 11”) well-appointed with modern cupboards, larder unit and drawers, in a Shaker design, offering functionality and style. The 1 ½ composite bowl sink unit is positioned in front of the window which has lovely views to the garden. Modern appliances include a range style cooker, integral fridge / freezer and dishwasher. Off the kitchen, there is access to a…

Utility room – 3.09m x 2.49m (10’ 2” x 8’ 2”) with matching fitted cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, integral freezer and washing machine. Concealed to a wall cupboard, the gas fired boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system. A door allows external access to and from the rear gardens. There is also a deep pantry store and access to a…

Cloakroom – finished in a contemporary style with half height wall tiling, fitted WC, wash hand basin with storage beneath and a small chromed ladder radiator.
Dining garden room – 5.31m x 3.32m (17’ 5” x 10’ 11”) a modern extension has created an excellent sunlit all day living space perfect for lounging, reading and enjoying a meal. Full height glazing to the gable wall and wrap around windows and doors allow access and outlook across the delightfully stocked patio and gardens.

From the reception hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing which has access to the boarded loft, and a built-in linen store and airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1 – 3.74m x 3.66m (12’ 3” x 12’) overall, the measurements including the range of built-in wardrobes. There is a corniced ceiling, front aspect window overlooking the front gardens and allowing pleasing views beyond The Close towards the hills of Bonsall and Stanton Moors.

Bedroom 2 – 3.66m x 2.71m (12’ x 8’ 11”) a rear aspect double room with a pleasant south easterly aspect including a view of Riber Castle.

Bedroom 3 – 3.74m x 3.01m (12’ 3” x 9’ 10”) maximum, a good sized twin or single bedroom of an interesting shape including plinths above the stairwell.

Bath and shower room – 3.01m x 1.75m (9’ 10” x 5’ 9”) modern bathroom providing convenience and elegance to include a panelled bath with mixer shower tap, WC, vanity wash hand basin above drawer storage, and a separate shower cubicle with curved sliding door, mixer shower fitting with overhead and adjustable dual sprays. The room is finished with full height ceramic tiling to the walls, feature wall, chromed ladder radiator and ceiling mounted extractor fan.

Bedroom 4 – 4.60m x 2.49m (15’ 1” x 8’ 2”) currently utilised as a study and enjoying excellent natural light with front facing window with views beyond neighbouring houses towards Oker Hill on the moorland beyond, together with two picture windows facing Snitterton and the hills rising to Bonsall Moor.

Bedroom 5 – 3.81m x 2.49m (12’ 6” x 8’ 2”) maximum, with windows to the side and rear, and the benefit of a freestanding vanity unit with contemporary wash hand bowl and with mixer tap.
Outside & parking

The house stands to a good-sized garden plot where it is immediately evident much time and care has been spent over the years. Off The Close, a tarmac driveway provides car standing for two cars and access to an…

Integral garage – 4.69m x 2.49m (15’ 5” x 8’ 2”) with electric roller door, power and light.

An attractive front garden includes a principally level lawn surrounded by mature shrub planting with occasional specimen trees and array of perennials and lower growing shrubs to beautifully stocked herbaceous borders. There is a central flower bed and paved seating area positioned to enjoy the evening sun.

Gated paths lead to each side and to the rear gardens, which are similarly landscaped and stocked with pleasing effect. A mature Acer and other specimen trees and shrubs add height and interest, whilst a lawn level and raised borders play host to an array of perennials and fruit trees which provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. Paved and tiled patios and further raised beds and fruit beds to the side of the house offer interest at every turn. There is the functional benefit of a greenhouse and garden 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 E

fixtures & fittings – Only the fixtures and fittings within the house 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 bends before turning right into The Close. Take the next right and no. 24 can be found on the left hand side.

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