2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Bent Lane, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4

Enjoying an elevated and sought after location on Darley Hillside, the cottage and gardens command fine views across the Derwent Valley with Stanton Moor on the horizon. The cottage stands semi-detached, built of gritstone beneath a blue slate roof and currently provides modest two bedroom accommodation. There is the advantage of good sized gardens, feature fireplaces and modern fittings to the kitchen and bathrooms. There is opportunity to make further cosmetic updating to create a truly charming and easily managed home.

Lying around one mile from the wide range of amenities within Darley Dale and Two Dales and with ready access to the delights of the surrounding Derwent Valley countryside, the cottage is well placed for outdoor lovers and those looking to live or work close by. Larger market town facilities are available in Matlock (3 miles), Bakewell (5 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles).
Accommodation

Kitchen – 2.10m x 1.80m (6’ 11” x 5’ 11”) with external access from the front through a multi-paned single glazed door, there is a range of modern cupboards and work surfaces, position for white goods and the inclusion of a gas hob, under counter oven and extractor fan. A broad window above the sink position allows delightful views of the opposing hills across the valley. A pair of slim doors open to the…

Sitting room – 3.65m x 3.60m (12’ x 11’ 10”) a feature fireplace includes an exposed stone lintel and houses a solid fuel stove. There are similar views to the front and door opening to a flagged hallway where a door opens to a…

Shower room – 1.85m x 1.81m (6’ 1” x 5’ 11”) fitted with a modern suite to include a walk-in shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. There is complementary splash back tiling and a single glazed window to the side.

Back in the hallway, stairs (part stone, part timber) rise to the first floor landing and access to the bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 – 3.65m x 3.60m (12’ x 11’ 10”) maximum, with front window giving ever improving views with height, far reaching across the wooded slopes of the Derwent Valley and which rise to Stanton Moor.

Bedroom 2 – 2.85m x 1.81m (9’ 4” x 5’ 11”) a single bedroom with bulkhead recess and single glazed window.
Outside & parking

The cottage backs onto Bent Lane where there is a small yard and pathway which leads to the side and front. A cottage garden tiers down away from the house offering ample opportunity for further landscaping and planting. The gardens enjoy a south westerly aspect with panoramic views.

There is no private parking at the property.

Tenure – Freehold.

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

EPC rating – Current 62D / Potential 89B

council tax – Band B

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 and proceed through Darley Dale and after passing The Grouse Inn turn right into Whitworth Road. Follow the road up the hill, continue until it levels out where Bent Lane can be found off to the right hand side. Poplar Cottages are sited within the bend, no. 1 identified by the agents For Sale board.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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