Flat for sale in Lower Lumsdale, Matlock DE4

Standing as one of six quite individual apartments within this distinctive period stone building, formerly a mill owners house, the property enjoys a delightful tucked away position within the Lumsdale valley where there is ready access to local countryside and shared use of spacious grounds which include informal woodlands and more formal gardens. Internally, the property is situated at first floor level with private access from the ground floor and the benefit of a stair lift, which may prove a benefit to the less able. The spacious accommodation includes two double bedrooms, bathroom, characterful kitchen finished to an “industrial” style, and a spacious sitting and dining room with a deep walk-in store to one side. The principal rooms enjoy pleasant views across the gardens and surrounding countryside and there is the added advantage of parking and a single garage within the courtyard. A closer inspection is highly recommended to appreciate both the range of accommodation and truly delightful location.

Around one mile from Matlock’s central facilities and well placed for local walking around the Lumsdale valley and beyond. Good road communications lead to the neighbouring centres of employment to include Alfreton, Bakewell and Chesterfield, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham all within daily commuting distance.

Accommodation

Accessed from the side of the building off the formal gardens, a hardwood panelled and glazed door opens to a ground floor entrance hall with tiled floor, coat hanging and stairs which rise to the first floor landing with sky light above and an open aspect to the…

Kitchen – 6.87m x 5.16m (22’ 6” x 16’ 11”) maximum, fitted with a range of low level cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a stainless steel sink unit and rinsing bowl. There is a 5-ring gas hob, under counter ovens and position for white goods within the contemporary loft style fittings. A pair of multi-paned sash windows overlook the mature gardens.

Bathroom – 2.79m x 2.28m (9’ 2” x 7’ 6”) accessed off the lobby / landing and being fitted with a modern white suite including WC, wall hung wash hand basin and a panelled bath with curved glazed shower screen and mixer shower fitting. There is a similar shuttered sash window, chromed ladder radiator and ceramic tiling to the walls.

Sitting and dining room – 5.65m x 4.45m (18’ 6” x 14’ 7”) with side by side multi-paned sash windows, again enjoying delightful views across the lawns and woodland. A generous living space with ample space for formal dining. There remains a blocked off door hinting at the previous use as a larger gentleman’s residence. Off the room to the rear is a walk-in…

Storage room – offering potential as a study or hobby room.

Returning through the kitchen, a side hall leads to the two bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 – 4.78m x 4.14m (15’ 8” x 13’ 7”) a generous double bedroom with similar windows facing the woodland and gardens.

Bedroom 2 – 3.50m x 3.22m (11’ 6” x 10’ 7”) with fitted storage, one cupboard conceals the gas fired combination boiler which serves the central heating and hot water system.

Outside

The property is approached by a winding tarmac drive from Lower Lumsdale Road which opens to a gravelled parking courtyard. Paths lead around the perimeter of the building and no. 4 is accessed at the far side of the building. The flats share a delightful setting with common grounds including formal gardens, less formal lawns and mature woodland, which provides a haven for wildlife and an excellent degree of privacy, plus the added advantage of a private summerhouse within the gardens and grounds. The apartment also benefits from a single garage within the shared courtyard.

Close to the property is the delightful Lumsdale falls.

Tenure – Leasehold. The property is held under a 999 year lease, dated from 1st June 1992. The new owner of the leasehold also will own a share in the Tansley Wood Management Ltd management company, that company owning the freehold of the building. Owners share the duties of managing, maintenance and upkeep of the building. The current maintenance charge payable is £80 per calendar month (including buildings insurance).

Services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and hardwood sealed unit double glazing. The central heating boiler and windows were both newly installed circa. 2019. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC rating – Current 64D / Potential 82B

council tax – Band A

fixtures & fittings – Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. However, the property is currently a second home, and a number of furniture items and furnishings may be available by separate negotiation. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.

Directions – From Matlock Crown Square, take Causeway Lane towards Matlock Green and proceed out of the town. As the road begins to rise, at the foot of The Cliff, turn left into Lumsdale Road, follow this road carefully (some parts unmade) proceeding beyond Baileys Mill, passing the modern commercial buildings and at the junction with Smuse Lane keep left to rise onto Lumsdale. As the road rises, Tansley Wood House and Stable Cottages are accessed via a pair of stone pillared gates on the right hand side just before reaching Bentley Brook Brewery and other commercial buildings. For viewing, rise up the driveway which opens to a parking courtyard with garages to one side. The access to no. 4 is around the far side of the building on foot.

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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