Oker Road, Matlock, 3 bedroom, House

Overview

We are delighted to offer For Sale, this traditional three bedroom semi detached home which has been under the ownership of one family for several decades. Located in the sought after village of Darley Bridge, this home enjoys a most unique position having open countryside to the front and rear aspects with far-reaching views. Whilst this home does require a programme of refurbishment, it offers huge development potential and benefits from electric storage heating (there is a gas connection to the property as far as the kitchen) and uPVC double glazing throughout. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and kitchen. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. Outside there are good sized gardens to the front and rear with off street parking for several vehicles. Viewing Highly Recommended. Virtual Tour Available. No Upward Chain.

The Location

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 a short distance away by car. The village is within easy commuting distance of the cities of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby. This property is located within a small hamlet of homes occupying a most peaceful and picturesque location with open countryside to the front and rear aspects providing quite superb far-reaching views.

Ground Floor

The property is accessed via the driveway to the front and then a pathway which leads up to the part glazed uPVC double glazed door which opens into the

Entrance Hall (3.67 x 2.13 max)

A light and airy hallway with an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Electric storage heater, BT point. The staircase leads off to the first floor beneath which there is a useful understairs storage cupboard with shelving, obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the side. The electric meter and modern consumer unit is located here. From the entrance hall, the first door on the right leads into the

Sitting Room (3.94 x 3.57)

Another light and airy room having a large uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, overlooking the front garden and providing views over the open fields opposite. There are original picture rails and an ornate marble/tiled fireplace and surround with open fire inset. TV point. Storage heater.

Dining Room (3.61 x 3.48)

Another good sized reception room with a large uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. There is an open fire with an ornate tiled surround and hearth. Consideration here could be given to opening up this room into the kitchen (subject to building and planning approvals).

Kitchen (2.61 x 2.13)

With a quarry tiled floor, an original, built-in, ceiling height cupboard with drawers and a base unit with worktop over and inset sink. There is an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the side and a part glazed door which leads out to the rear garden.

First Floor

On arrival at the first floor landing, passing the obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the side, an original door opens to reveal the

Separate WC (1.18 x 0.75)

With a low flush WC and an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.

Family Bathroom (2.13 x 1.64)

Part tiled and having a two piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with shower over and a pedestal sink. There is an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom Two (3.6 x 3.48)

A double bedroom with a large uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect offering delightful views over the rear garden and to the surrounding hills and countryside. There is a built-in cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving over and the side cupboard offers hanging space for clothes etc.

Bedroom One (3.95 x 3.49)

Another double bedroom with a large uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect offering far-reaching views over the surrounding area. There is an open fireplace with ornate fire surround.

Bedroom Three (2.12 x 2.01)

With a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and having wall mounted shelving and a storage cupboard.

Outside

To the front of the property there is a lawned foregarden bordered by a stone built wall and a range of flowering plants. The driveway to the side provides off street parking for several vehicles and continues around to the rear where there is a paved patio and further sections of garden, laid to lawn and having a variety of plants and trees. The garden backs onto open fields and countryside and there are superb views to be enjoyed from here. A door opens to reveal the

Outside Store (2.34 x 1.08)

This building offers potential for conversion to a utility room subject to survey and planning etc.

Directional Notes

The approach from Matlock town centre is to proceed north along the A6 as signposted torwards Bakewell. Continue along this road and upon reaching Darley Dale turn left into Station Road, thereafter crossing over the bridge / River Derwent. Pass through Darley Bridge and continue to climb Eversleigh Rise taking the fourth turning on the left into Oker Road, where the property is located on the left hand side, clearly identified by our "For Sale" sign.