Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire

£499,000 - OFFERS INVITED

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a quite unique piece of local history with a seperate 1 Bed Holiday Cottage in the grounds with potential rental income in the region of £200 per week during the holiday season.

Situated in the conservation area of Belper, this Grade II listed property which was once the first police station in Derbyshire, offers exceptionally spacious accommodation and also has the added advantage of a totally separate self contained Holiday Cottage within its grounds known as ‘Clink Cottage’. The main home was converted many years ago and retains a number of original features including the Cell door, Steel Gates, some original windows including high level Cell windows. Panelled doors, exposed internal brick and Stone walls, stone staircase with railings and the exercise yard – now the courtyard garden. Outside there is ample vehicular hard standing, a raised garden and small shingle garden to the rear of the cottage.

The generous accommodation briefly comprises: Main House – reception hallway, fitted utility room, sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, rear hallway with ground floor shower room and sauna, store room, Music room, Study, Main lounge and Bar. To the first floor there is a central landing with inner landing, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, family bathroom and three additional double bedrooms. The Cottage was expertly converted a few years ago from a double garage and now features an open plan lounge and kitchen with an integrated oven, hob and extractor fan, bedroom with fitted wardrobes and shower room.

This property offers a unique opportunity for the discerning purchaser as it would lend its self perfectly to a Bed and Breakfast or small Boutique style Hotel (subject to the relevant planning permission) or as a larger and very spacious family home with dependant relative.

Belper is well known for its Mills in the town now having been recognised and given World Heritage status; it also has excellent local amenities including schools, shopping facilities, restaurants and bars. In addition it is the gateway to the Derbyshire Peak District and offers excellent communication links to Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield via A6, A38 and M1. Other more local towns include the Spa town of Matlock and the market town of Ripley.

Directions

Leaving our office on Bridge Street, turn left and continue for approximately half a mile through the traffic lights and the property can be identified on the right by our distinctive For Sale board.

Details

Ground Floor

Reception Hall
A traditional hardwood side entrance door with light over opens into the reception hall with a central heating radiator and doors leading to:

Utility Room
11' x 7' 10" (3.35m x 2.39m) fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards with matching drawers and rolled edge work tops, incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, window to the side elevation and sash window to front, ceramic floor tiling and central heating radiator.

Sitting Room
12' 5" x 10' 8" (3.78m x 3.25m) with a sash window to the front side elevation, central heating radiator and feature fireplace with an inset electric stove style burner. Arch to kitchen.

Kitchen
14' 11" x 12' 4" (4.55m x 3.76m) appointed with range of matching wall and base cupboards with drawers and rolled edge work tops incorporating a 1¼ bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap and complementary ceramic wall tiling to the work surface splashback areas. There is an integrated four ring gas hob, electric oven and integrated extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, sash window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, wrought iron gates to the dining room and door to the rear hallway.

Dining Room
12' 6" x 12' 5" (3.81m x 3.78m) with double glazed sliding patio doors opening out to the rear courtyard and central heating radiator.

Rear Hall
With an impressive stone staircase with exposed stonework to the walls rising to the first floor accommodation with wrought iron railings and doors provide access to:

Shower Room & Sauna
Appointed with a vanity wash hand basin, shower enclosure with electric shower unit and low level WC. There is a window to the side elevation, heated towel radiator, partial ceramic wall tiling and sauna.

Store Room
7' 2" x 6' 6" (2.18m x 1.98m) A useful area with window to the side elevation, light and power points.

Music Room
12' 11" x 11' 10" (3.94m x 3.61m) with a uPVC double glazed window opening out to the rear courtyard, door to the bar and sitting room and further door to the study.

Study
11' 9" x 9' 10" (3.58m x 3.00m) with windows to the front and side elevations, decorative timber panelling to walls, central heating radiator and the original steel door opening through to the main lounge.

Main Lounge
18' 2" x 15' 11" (5.54m x 4.85m) An interesting room with a number of focal points which include the original high level cell windows and the original cell door leading to a feature bar area, double glazed sliding patio doors opening out to the rear courtyard, exposed stone wall with feature gas log effect burner and central heating radiators.

Bar
13' x 6' (3.96m x 1.83m) with power and light and seating area.

First Floor

Landing
With exposed stonework and wrought iron balustrade, window to the side elevation, access to the inner hallway with built-in storage cupboard housing the gas boiler and doors provide access to:

Bathroom
11' 3" x 6' 6" (3.43m x 1.98m) appointed with a panelled bath with an electric shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There is a window to the side elevation and central heating radiator.

Master Bedroom
12' 5" x 12' 10" (3.78m x 3.91m) with two sash windows to the front elevation, central heating radiator, two large floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and storage shelves and door leading to the en-suite bathroom.

En-suite Bathroom
12' 4" x 11' 3" (3.76m x 3.43m) with two sash windows to the side and front elevations and appointed with a corner panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and bidet. There is a central heating radiator, partial ceramic wall tiling and fitted mirror tiles.

Bedroom 2
13' x 11' 11" (3.96m x 3.63m) with a rear aspect window, central heating radiator and loft access.

Bedroom 3
13' 3" x 8' 8" (4.04m x 2.64m) with a rear aspect sash window, central heating radiator and door leading to bedroom 4.

Bedroom 4
11' 11" x 8' 3" (3.63m x 2.51m) with a side aspect sash window and central heating radiator.

Study/Store Room
With an impressive exposed brick barrel vaulted ceiling, window to the side elevation and central heating radiator.

Outside

Outside/Courtyard
At the front of the property there is access onto the main drive which has parking for several vehicles including the cottage parking. There is a side gate opening to the enclosed courtyard with raised borders and steps rising onto the cottage garden which sees a lawned area with raised borders and some trees and shrubs planted to the perimeter. In addition there is a small cottage garden to the rear of the cottage itself which has a blue shingle surface enjoying a good degree of privacy.

Cottage Ground Floor

Open Plan Lounge and Kitchen
This excellent addition to the property is beautifully appointed throughout and enjoys open plan living accommodation. There is a partially glazed side entrance door opening into the open plan living kitchen, 11' 2" x 10' 4" (3.40m x 3.15m) with two double glazed sash windows to the side and front elevations and a further double glazed sash window to the kitchen area. In addition there is a double glazed dormer style window to the front elevation, electric storage heater, ceramic floor tiling, open access to the bedroom and kitchen area.

The kitchen includes a range of modern storage cupboards including wall and base cupboards with drawers, rolled edge work tops and complementary ceramic wall tiling to the splashbacks. There is a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, integrated electric oven, hob and extractor fan and fridge/freezer.

Bedroom
10' x 9' 1" (3.05m x 2.77m) with double glazed French style doors opening out to the cottage courtyard garden, double glazed roof light, ceramic floor tiling and built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail. Door to ensuite.

Shower Room
6' 11" x 6' 6" (2.11m x 1.98m) with a double glazed sash window to the side elevation and appointed with a glazed shower cubicle with electric shower unit, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin, partial ceramic wall tiling, heated towel radiator and ceramic floor tiles.

Location

Energy Performance

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