3 bed detached house for sale

The Hollins, Holloway, Matlock DE4

Stone built beneath a slated roof, this individual and quite elegant detached house enjoys a superb location, tucked away off the centre of this highly regarded village and commanding fine views across neighbouring agricultural land to the wooded hills and slopes of the Derwent Valley. The accommodation is well proportioned and the sizeable surrounding gardens offer opportunity for extension, further landscaping or development, all subject to the necessary planning consents. There is opportunity for the new owners to update and refurbish to create a distinctive modern family home.

Holloway remains a sought after village which boasts a well respected primary school and shares a thriving community, public house and general stores with the neighbouring villages of Lea, Lea Bridge and Dethick, all of which have historic links with the Nightingale family and enjoy ready access to the delights of the surrounding countryside. Good road links lead to the nearby centres of employment to including Matlock (5 miles), Alfreton (5 miles), Belper (5 miles), Chesterfield (12 miles), Derby (14 miles).
Accommodation

To the front of the property a stone based and double glazed porch shelters a central front door which opens to an entrance hall where stairs lead off to the first floor and stripped pine panelled doors lead off to the principal ground floor rooms.

Sitting room – 4.29m x 3.82m (14’ 1” x 12’ 6”) the measurements including the broad bay window which allows excellent natural light and a delightful outlook across the neighbouring farmland and to the wooded hill which line the Derwent Valley. There is a second window overlooking the gardens to the side, the high ceilings retaining mouldings to a cornice and centre rose, whilst a modern stone fireplace provides a fire position above a polished marble hearth.

Dining room – 3.93m x 3.80m (12’ 11” x 12’ 6”) again, enjoying good natural light with similar views, far reaching above the flat garage roof to the front and a smaller second window to the side. A substantial cutstone fireplace is inset with a living coal fire.

Breakfast kitchen – 5.69m x 2.69m (18’ 8” x 8’ 10”) with windows to each side and the rear and a multi-paned hardwood door providing external access via a uPVC double glazed porchway. The kitchen is fitted with a modest range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, together with a twin bowl sink unit. There is ample space for white goods, including an electric cooker point. Off the kitchen, a similar traditional pine door leads off to the…

Cellar – 4.55m x 4.03m (14’ 11” x 13’ 3”) accessed via a flight of stone stairs, the cellar is positioned beneath the sitting room and offers useful ancillary storage.

Also, off the kitchen, a door opens to a rear hall and to the…

Shower room – fitted with a coloured suite to include a wash hand basin, WC and walk-in shower cubicle.

Utility room – 3.04m x 2.47m (10’ x 8’ 1”) with external access to and from the side, also to the gardens at the rear and including a stainless steel sink unit to a small workbench with storage beneath, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer vent position. A wall mounted gas fired combination condensing boiler serves the central heating and hot water system. There is also high level access to the roof void above the lobby and shower room.

From the entrance hall, stairs with turned spindles and newel post, rise to a galleried landing which extends off in three directions.

Bedroom 1 – 3.80m x 3.17m (12’ 6” x 10’ 5”) a comfortable double bedroom, the height providing improved panoramic views across the Derbyshire countryside. There is a range of full width wardrobing with sliding mirror doors.

Bedroom 2 – 3.80m x 3.75m (12’ 6” x 12’ 4”) a second double bedroom with similar views to the front.

Box room – 1.88m x 1.74m (6’ 2” x 5’ 9”) a potential small fourth bedroom or study, again facing the front, and with access to the roof void.

Bedroom 3 – 3.15m x 2.69m (10’ 4” x 8’ 10”) with a side facing window and range of built-in linen storage.

Bathroom – fitted with a coloured suite to include a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. Obscure glazed window, ceramic splash back tiling.
Outside & parking

The house stands to one end of a unmade roadway shared with the neighbouring houses, and which also provides access to the farmer’s field. Adjacent to the gate access, a…

Single garage – of sectional concrete construction and in need of some repair.

Double garage – accessed off the road, stone built to a flat roof design and with the benefit of electric power and storage.

To the side of the garage, a pedestrian gate leads through the front gardens where a flight of steps rise to the entrance porch. Stone paving provides a pleasant sitting area and vantage point to enjoy the south and westerly aspect. Paths lead around the perimeter to the rear and there is a second gently sloping pathway which provides useful wheeled access. The house stands to a larger than average garden plot where the gardens principally span three sides, with a perimeter pedestrian footway and a timber garden shed. The gardens slope gently up from the roadside to the rear boundary with agricultural land beyond the stone boundary walls. Formally laid to grass with herbaceous borders and former cultivated beds. A greenhouse stands at the rear.

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 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 south proceeding through Matlock Bath and on to Cromford. Turn immediately left onto Mill Lane, once through the traffic lights, and follow the road for around one mile to Lea Bridge. Continue straight ahead to Yew Tree Hill, rising up before locating a left turn onto Church Street. Proceed for around 400m before turning second left onto The Hollins. Descend to the bottom of the hill, turn right onto the unmade road and no. 24 is the last property on the right hand side.

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