Standing within mature grounds which adjoin the prestigious Audley St Elphin’s Park residential village, Grove Cottage presents varied opportunities as a family home with larger than average gardens. The cottage has not been occupied for a number of years and required cosmetic improvement will present a comfortable home of great character. There is an attractive range of cottage style accommodation which includes three good bedrooms, two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, utility room and separate study. Previous updating has combined character features with modern additions but now in need of attention.

A generous garden plot includes mature shrubs and trees which provide a degree of interest and privacy. There is ample space and scope for further landscaping, creation of parking or perhaps erection of garaging subject to the necessary planning consents.

Sitting alongside Dale Road South, Matlock’s main trunk road, the property is well placed for road travel in and around the area. There is respected primary schooling close by and principally level access to a wide range of local shops and amenities with Two Dales and Darley Dale. Matlock’s town centre facilities are less than two miles away, whilst other surrounding centres of employment include Bakewell (6 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles), Alfreton (9 miles). The recreational delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are close at hand.

ACCOMMODATION
A central cottage door is set within a cutstone surround and opens directly into the…

Dining room – 4.08m x 4.06m (13’ 5” x 13’ 4”) with cutstone fire surround retaining the period brick back. There is a display recess and useful understairs store.

Off the dining room there is access to a rear hall with roof light and access to a…

Cloakroom – with WC and wash hand basin.

Sitting room – 4.40m x 4.19m (14’ 5” x 13’ 9”) featuring exposed stonework and a substantial cutstone fire surround with raised hearth and solid fuel grate. Sealed unit double glazed windows are set within mullions to the front.

Study – 3.67m x 1.48m (12’ 1” x 4’ 10”) with roof light.

Kitchen – 4.08m x 3.10m (13’ 5” x 10’ 2”) fitted with a range of low level cupboards, drawers, sink unit and appliances. (Note: No test has been made on the appliances). A feature stone fire surround is inset with a black cast range.

Utility room – 4.08m x 1.61m (13’ 5” x 5’ 3”) with Belfast style pot sink, timber work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine and / or dishwasher. Gas fired central heating boiler.

From the dining room, stairs rise via a half landing to the first floor and main landing.

Bathroom – 3m x 1.51m (9’ 10” x 4’ 11”) with panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Bedroom 1 – 4.40m x 2.57m (14’ 5” x 8’ 5”) with built-in cupboard and painted stone fire surround.

Bedroom 2 – 4.06m x 3.01m (13’ 4” x 9’ 10”) the measurements not including the deep recess. Useful linen store.

Bedroom 3 – 4.08m x 3.10m (13’ 5” x 10’ 2”) with a pleasant outlook across the gardens to the front.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The gardens are in need of some taming and tidying yet offer opportunity to create an interesting space for hobby gardening and outside recreation. The ground is principally level, accessed via a long drive leading off the north drive to St Elphin’s Park and there is room to erect garaging or other outbuildings, subject to the necessary consents.

TENURE – Freehold.

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

EPC RATING – Current 36F / Potential 65C

COUNCIL TAX – Band E

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 travelling beyond the Whitworth Hospital until reaching St Elphin’s Park. Locate the second drive into St Elphin’s Park and Grove Cottage is accessed immediately off to the right hand side.
NOTE: when viewing, please do not take your vehicle all the way to the cottage as it is difficult to reverse out.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office 01629 580228.

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