West Bank, DE4

This most charming semi-detached period stone cottage has benefited from an extensive programme of renovation within the last fifteen years, the works undertaken sympathetically to retain character features including period fireplaces, York range to the kitchen, ceiling beams and flagstones throughout the ground floor. The ground floor provides open plan living, the kitchen area half partitioned by breakfast bar, and off which there is access to a stone vaulted cellar. At first floor level there are two bedrooms and modern bathroom. Externally, there are low maintenance gardens to the front and rear making it well suited to the busy professionals, or those seeking a letting opportunity.

The cottage is situated with almost level access to the village church, general store and public house, and with good access from the doorstep to explore the surrounding Peak District countryside. Good road communications lead to the larger market towns of Matlock (5 miles), Bakewell (6 miles), Chesterfield (12 miles), Ashbourne (12 miles).

ACCOMMODATION
Sitting room - 3.65m x 3.65m (12' x 12') external access from the front, feature exposed stone fireplace and flagstone floor which continues throughout the ground floor and into the open plan kitchen.

Kitchen area - 3.22m x 2.78m (10' 7" x 9' 1") half partitioned from the sitting room by a deep breakfast bar, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, together with stainless steel sink unit, electric hob with an undercounter oven beneath, and with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. A feature York range stands to the chimney breast and concealed to a wall cupboard is the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

From the sitting area, a flight of enclosed stone stairs descend to a...

Vaulted cellar - 4.56m x 2.21m (15' x 7' 3") offering useful storage and situated beneath the adjoining house.

Also, from the kitchen there is access to the rear courtyard, and stair rising to the first floor landing.

Bedroom 1 - 3.60m x 3.07m (11' 10" x 10' 1") a front facing double bedroom with a retained period fireplace.

Bedroom 2 - 3.60m x 2.61m (11' 10" x 8' 7") average, a single room with an exposed purlin, and two windows to the rear.

Bathroom - 1.83m x 1.79m (6' x 5' 10") fitted with a white suite to include panelled bath with mixer shower over, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the cottage a pedestrian gate leads past a modest gravelled forecourt to the front door. At the rear, a stone paved courtyard.

TENURE - Freehold.

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 64D / Potential 91B

COUNCIL TAX - Band C

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.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST - Interested parties should note that the subject property is owned by a member of staff of Fidler Taylor.

DIRECTIONS - From Matlock Crown Square, take the A6 Bakewell Road travelling north to Darley Dale. On passing St Elphin's Park turn left into Old Road and continue to the crossroads. Turn left to Darley Bridge and continue on up through Wensley and on into Winster. Proceed through the centre of the village before turning left onto West Bank. Ashlyn can be found on the right hand side, approximately 50m from the junction.

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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