Park Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4

With origins in the early 18th Century, this most attractive stone cottage boasts a wealth of elegant character, retaining many interesting original features. Beamed ceilings, revealed stonework, period joinery and fireplaces complement a range of well proportioned accommodation, which provides versatile accommodation and is presently configured to provide annexe accommodation but easily adapted as a four bedroom home.

Grade II Listed, noted of architectural and historic importance, the original cottage bears a distinctive carved date stone depicting 1704, suggesting pre-Georgian origins and also is home to a local civic society 'blue plaque' noting The Cottage has notable heritage, being the former home of Crichton Porteous, a local writer of some repute.

Complementing the cottage is a truly delightful garden, mostly hidden from roadside view and landscaped in a traditional fashion and which offers ample opportunity for the green-fingered enthusiast. Only by closer inspection can the rare merits of the property and location be fully appreciated.

There is ready access to walks around the 'two dales' and surrounding Derwent valley countryside with the wider recreational delights of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District all close at hand. The village provides an excellent range of local shops and amenities, whilst good road communications lead to the neighbouring market towns of Matlock (2 miles), Bakewell (6 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles).

ACCOMMODATION
The Cottage is orientated to back onto Park Lane where there is access to garaging and paths leading to the side of the property and around to the main front entrance. A traditional panelled and part glazed front door opens to...

Reception room 1 - 4.35m x 4.25m (14' 3" x 14') where the character and charm, which runs throughout, is most evident. There is a period beamed ceiling, stone flagged floor and 3-paned sealed unit double glazed window which enjoys a delightful outlook across the gardens. As a focal point to the room, a stone fireplace with carved stone plaques houses a solid fuel cast iron stove. To the side of the stove, a recessed and oak fronted salt store.

Reception room 2 - 4.35m x 4.30m (14' 3" x 14' 1") featuring an oak boarded floor, period beams and a stone fireplace with revealed stonework surround and solid fuel grate. Again, the room enjoys a delightful southerly outlook across the gardens. Quite discretely positioned to one corner there is the inclusion of an automatic single person lift which rises to Bedroom 2 above.

Off the sitting room, a side lobby has access to a walk-in store, separate access to the garage and annexe, and to the...

Farmhouse style kitchen - 4.59m x 3.75m (15' 1" x 12' 4") with windows to the front and side, there is excellent natural light with original features, again, including beamed ceiling and a substantial stone fireplace. Within the fireplace, a gas fired Aga with twin hot plates, separate gas hob and ovens. An extensive range of fitted cupboards provide versatile storage options, complemented by granite work surfaces, twin bowl pot sink and integral fridge.

Returning through the dining room, a door to the rear opens to an inner hallway including built-in linen store, cupboard housing the central heating boiler, stairs rising to the first floor and door off to a walk-in pantry with quarry tilied floor, stone thralls and wall shelving, plus door to a...

Cloakrook - with WC and raised wash hand basin.

From the inner hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing and...

Bedroom 1 - 4.35m x 4.26m (14' 3" x 14') a comfortable double bedroom with picture rails and 3-paned window allowing good natural light with south facing views. There is a range of built-in wardrobing and adjustable wall shelves.

Bedroom 2 - 4.35m x 4.30m (14' 3" x 14' 1") again with a range of built-in wardrobes, windows to the front and side, feature fireplace and to one corner an automatic personnel lift.

Bathroom - 2.74m x 2.72m (9' x 8' 11") a spacious bathroom fitted with a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Shower room - 2.82m x 2.74m (9' 3" x 9') providing a second bathrom facility to the first floor, and fitted with a white suite to include a double width shower cubicle, bidet, WC and wash hand basin.

Returning from the ground floor lobby, stairs rise via a half landing which leads to an...

Bedroom 3 / Annexe - 4.59m x 2.95m (15' 1" x 9' 8") with southerly views beyond the garden and a dormer window to the side allowing views to Bonsall Moor above Wensley.

From the half landing, stairs continue to the...

Bedroom 4 / Annexe - 4.50m x 4.10m (14' 9" x 13' 6") with a vaulted roof, window facing the garden, access to walk-in eaves storage and separately to a...

Shower room - 1.57m x 1.42m (5' 2" x 4' 8") of modest proportion, with WC, hand basin and shower cubicle.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
From Park Lane, there is direct access to the...

Integral garage - 6.87m x 4.10m () with two up and over doors (one blocked), two windows to the side and personnel door leading directly into the living accommodation via the side lobby.

Paths lead to each side of the house and to the main front entrance and the truly stunning mature gardens which stretch out to the front. Central and perimeter borders are well stocked with a varied range of shrubs and perennials, which complement the generous central lawn. More mature trees add height and privacy from the Wheatley Lane roadside, and there are also sitting areas, summerhouse, a patio sits beneath a pergola trained with climbers, and the whole garden takes full advantage of the southerly position. The roadside provides additional unrestricted parking.

TENURE - Freehold

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

EPC RATING - not applicable as Grade II Listed

COUNCIL TAX - Band G

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 north to Darley Dale. On reaching the crossroads opposite the Co-Op turn right onto Chesterfield Road. After 200m turn left onto Park Lane and follow the road up the hill passing Porteous Close before locating The Cottage on the right hand side just before reaching Wheatley Lane.

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VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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