Description
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A delightful well present character period cottage located within easy reach of the amenities at nearby Darley Dale. Close to open countryside walks and nearby pubs. This well-presented cottage offers 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom, sitting room, dining room and breakfast kitchen with a wealth of original features including beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and broad exposed floorboards. There is a delightful, enclosed garden to the rear of the property.
Darley Bridge is an attractive village set in the beautiful Derwent Valley, surrounded by open countryside with many fine walks. There are excellent local amenities at nearby Darley Dale and the towns of Matlock (3 miles) and Bakewell (6.5 miles) are just a few minutes away. The village is within easy commuting distance of the cities if Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby.
Enter the property via a half glazed UPVC entrance door which opens to;
RECEPTION HALLWAY Having a staircase rising to the upper floor accommodation, a feature exposed stone wall, quarry tiles to the floor and half-glazed doors open to:
SITTING ROOM With a front aspect UPVC double glazed window, exposed beams to the ceiling and a featuring fire opening with a raised stone hearth creating a display niche. To the side of the fireplace is a built-in storage cupboard. The room is illuminated by wall and centre light points. There is lightwood effect laminate flooring and a central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM Having quarry tiles to the floor following through from the reception hallway. Feature fireplace with a dressed surround and raising hearth housing a living flame gas log effect stove. The room has original exposed beams to the ceiling and feature exposed stone walls, wall lamp points and central heating radiator. There is a large servery opening to the kitchen allowing light into the room. A batten door with a thumb latch opens to a useful understairs cupboard with a power point and a light. A broad door opening leads to:
KITCHEN Having rear aspect UPVC double glazed windows and UPVC patio doors opening on to the gardens to the rear of the property. The room has ceramic tiles to the floor and a good range of units in a light oak finish with cupboards and drawers beneath a granite effect worksurface with a tiled splash back. There are wall mounted storage cupboards. Set within the worksurface is a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and a 4-burner gas hob over which is an extractor canopy. Beneath the hob is a fan assisted electric oven, beneath the worksurface there is connection and space for an automatic washing machine, fitted within the kitchen is an integral fridge. The room has downlight spotlights, central heating radiator and space for a family breakfast table if required.
Concealed within a cupboard is an Ideal classic gas fired boiler which provides hot water and central heating to the property.
From the hallway a staircase rises to the first-floor landing where batten doors with thumb latches open to:
BEDROOM ONE Having front aspect UPVC double glazed windows, original broad exposed floorboards and a feature fire opening creating a display niche. There is a borrowed light window to the landing, and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO With a rear aspect double glazed window overlooking the enclosed garden and the woodlands beyond. The room has original broad exposed floorboards, central heating radiators and an exposed roof purlin.
SHOWER ROOM A with a front aspect double glazed window with obscure glass. Tiled shower cubicle with a mixer shower, semi counter wash hand basin with storage cupboards beneath. There is close coupled WC, the room has a central heating radiator.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a forecourt garden enclosed by a low stone wall, ideal for displaying pot plants. To the rear of the property is a delightful area of garden with a flagged terrace immediately to the rear of the property beyond which is a gravelled seating area and an area of artificial lawn. There are borders with ornamental shrubs and a vegetable patch. To the bottom of the garden is timber garden shed.
SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected to the property.
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COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) 'B'
DIRECTIONS Leaving Matlock along the A6 towards Bakewell, upon reaching Darley Dale turn left along the B5057 sign posted Wensley, after crossing the river bridge follow the road around the double bend where the property can be found on the right hand side.
Disclaimer All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.