The Rocks is a most elegant Grade II Listed residence, noted for its historic architecture, and stands as one of a pair of distinctive and quite individual, adjoining homes. The original building has origins in the early 19th Century with separation into two still substantial dwellings and further extension in the 1930s. Attractive white rendered elevations, ornamental joinery, classic chimneys and an arcaded veranda, from where to enjoy southerly views along the Derwent Valley gorge, are a few of the features which make up this special home.

Through recent years, the house has seen remedial repairs and structural improvements, to include replacement roof covering and lead work, chimney repairs and internally there has been attention to wall and floor insulation to some living areas. Elegant high ceilings and a host of other internal features remain, and there is opportunity for the next custodian to further improve the accommodation, with some areas requiring a degree of finishing.

The ground floor accommodation includes three reception rooms and a family kitchen, centred around an impressive reception hall, there are also storerooms in need of some attention, whilst at first floor, a central landing gives way to three bedrooms and a generous bathroom. Two further bedrooms stand to the second floor.

Situated to a private drive off a no through road, just half a mile from Matlock’s town centre, the site is shared with the neighbouring Coach House, a separate dwelling. There are immediate gardens and car parking by the house. The recreational delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales countryside are on the doorstep, whilst the practicalities of daily travel are aided by the local road network and railway stations accessible in both Matlock and Matlock Bath.

Bakewell (8 Miles), Alfreton and A38 (8 miles), Chesterfield (10 miles), Sheffield (20 miles), Derby (18 miles), M1 / J28 (11 miles).

ACCOMMODATION
Reception hall – 5.30m x 4.23m (17’ 5” x 13’ 11”) an elegant reception space providing access to the ground floor accommodation and with ample space for reception furniture. There is a solid fuel stove, parquet flooring amongst other features.

Drawing room – 5.48m x 5.20m (18’ x 17’ 1”) with a broad bay window, boarded floor and carved stone fireplace set with a multi fuel stove. The south facing window draws excellent natural light and allows views to the opposing cliffs.

Sitting room – 5.40m x 4.67m (17’ 8” x 15’ 4”) with a boarded floor, stone fireplace, picture rails and with a similar southerly aspect. Glazed doors open to the pillared veranda.

Off the reception hall, an open doorway leads to a side hall with access to a…

Cloakroom – with wash area and separate WC.

Breakfast room – 5.40m x 3.91m (17’ 8” x 12’ 10”) featuring built-in cabinets, feature brick fireplace, plate racks, sash windows and parquet flooring.

Breakfast kitchen – 5.20m x 3.65m (17’ 1” x 12’) maximum, featuring both an Esse range cooker and an Elan range style cooker, there is an assortment of free standing style oak cupboards topped with Hopton marble work surfaces. The kitchen has direct access to the breakfast room, also from the side hall and external access to a rear yard. A door also leads off to a storeroom (in need of repair) ideal for coat and boot storage.

From the reception hall, stairs rise to a central landing, with ample space to utilise for study or reading, and access off to the principal bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1 – 5.10m x 4.91m (16’ 9” x 16’ 1”) with boarded floor and views across the gorge.

Bedroom 2 – 5.40m x 4.50m (17’ 8” x 14’ 9”) featuring a polished iron fireplace in an Arts & Crafts style, pine boarded floor and views through French doors which open above the veranda. To one corner, an enclosed walk-in store.

Bathroom – 3.29m x 3.15m (10’ 9” x 10’ 4”) of generous proportion, the suite including a long Art Deco cast iron bath, wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle. Built-in store to one corner, side by side windows.

Separate WC – with WC and wall hung wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 – 5.10m x 3.24m (16’ 9” x 10’ 8”) with built-in cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, again finished with pine boarded floor and dual aspect windoww.

Off the side landing, there is a range of built-in storage and stairs which lead to the second floor.

Bedroom 4 – 4.22m x 3.23m (13’ 10” x 10’ 7”) with a feature cast fireplace, sash window and access to loft storage space.

Bedroom 5 – 4.22m x 4.20m (13’ 10” x 13’ 9”) again with a feature cast fireplace and sash window.

OUTSIDE & PARKING
The Rocks shares its quiet, quite private location with The Coach House being a separate neighbouring dwelling. (Covenants imposed on The Coach House require it to remain as a private residence and not to be let. For clarity, a plan is available for those interested to outline the land occupied by The Coach House.)

Immediately to the front of the house, a lawned garden and sitting area to a veranda which faces almost due south taking advantage of views along the valley and to the surrounding cliffs. A driveway leads to a courtyard which provides car standing.

TENURE – Freehold.

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

EPC RATING – not applicable due to the Grade II listing

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 bridge over the river and bear left onto Dale Road. Pass under the railway bridge and after around 250m turn right onto St Johns Road. Rise up St Johns Road for around 200m and the driveway is on the right, on a sharp bend (opposite the road which forks to Common Wood).

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

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