3, Sir Joseph's Lane, Darley Dale, DE4 2GY

Built of reconstituted stone beneath a tiled roof, this modern detached home offers flexible three to four bedroom accommodation comprising two good sized bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor, together with two versatile ground floor rooms that work equally well as a study and dining room, or as additional bedrooms.

The accommodation also includes a sitting room with conservatory extension, dining kitchen and downstairs WC.

Outside, there is ample parking for several cars, plus a double detached garage, and attractive low maintenance gardens.

The property is ideally suited to the professional couple and growing family who will appreciate the well balanced and versatile accommodation and convenient location, and a viewing is highly recommended.

Darley Dale is a sought after village, lying within the Derwent Valley and with ready access to the surrounding Derbyshire Dale countryside.

Along with neighbouring Two Dales, it is well served by a wide range of local shops, bars and facilities sufficient for everyday needs whilst the larger market towns of Matlock (3 miles) and Bakewell (5 miles) are readily accessible by road.

The delights of Whitworth Park are close by and the wider Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are on the doorstep.

Accommodation A uPVC part glazed front door with matching full height glazed side panel opens to the entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and useful store beneath the stairs.

Dining kitchen – 4.50m x 3.21m (14’ 9” x 10’ 6”) with window overlooking the front and being fitted with a good range of modern cupboards, drawers and work surfaces which incorporate a white pot sink unit and drainer and induction hob with built-in extractor hood over.

There is an eye level oven and grill, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, and built-in fridge / freezer.

There is ample room for a dining table, attractive panelling to one wall and the ceiling, and an external door allows access to the side porch and to both the rear garden and front of the house.

Sitting room – 6.37m x 4.47m (20’ 11” x 14’ 8”) maximum, a generous reception room with broad window overlooking the rear garden and inset gas fire above a tiled hearth.

Off the sitting room, through a pair of sliding doors is the… Conservatory – 2.77m x 2.76m (9’ 1” x 9’ 1”) being of uPVC and double glazed construction with a tiled roof and part stone walls, this addition to the house provides an ideal spot for relaxing while overlooking the garden.

A door allows external access. Dining room / bedroom 4 – 3.18m x 2.85m (10’ 5” x 9’ 4”) a good sized versatile room currently used as a dining room, but equally suited as a double bedroom.

WC – fitted with a WC and wash hand basin set to a useful cabinet beneath. Window to the side.

Study / bedroom 3 – 3.18m x 2.90m (10’ 5” x 9’ 6”) a second versatile room, ideal as a fourth double bedroom.

From the entrance hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing with door to… Bedroom 1 – 4.97m x 4.50m (16’ 4” x 14’ 9”) a well proportioned double bedroom with range of fitted wardrobing, vanity wash hand basin, and access to eaves storage.

Rear facing window overlooking the gardens.

Bathroom – fitted with a white suite to include bath with tiled sides, double width shower with curved fixed screens to a raised plinth and fitted WC and wash hand basin with storage and vanity surface and black ladder radiator.

A storage cupboard houses the hot water cylinder, there is panelling to the ceiling, with a mixture of tiling and contrasting dry boarding to the walls. Rear facing window and access to the roof void.

Bedroom 2 – 4.32m x 3.18m (14’ 2” x 10’ 5”) a further good sized double bedroom with range of wardrobing and access to eaves storage (through the wardrobe). Rear facing window overlooking the gardens.

Outside & parking The property is accessed off Sir Joseph’s Lane via an entrance shared with just two other properties, which leads through wrought iron gates to a block paved area suitable for parking several cars and which gives access to the… Double garage – 5.78m x 5.50m (19’ x 18’ 1”) with twin up and over doors, light and burglar alarm system.

There is a gravelled area with planting and specimen tree by the garage on the front boundary, with further planting to the front of the house with specimen tree, mature shrubs and evergreens, dissected by steps from the parking area to the front door.

To the side of the garage is a tucked away seating area.

There are pathways either side of the house, the pathway to the right leads to the rear garden via a wrought iron gate, the pathway to the left hand side leads to a porch which allows access into the kitchen and also access to the rear garden.

The principal gardens are found at the rear and have been attractively landscaped and cleverly designed for ease of maintenance, being mainly laid to gravel with pathway and occasional evergreen planting, grasses, specimen trees and ornamental shrubs, which provide pockets of interest throughout the year.

To one corner, a garden shed. A slabbed patio runs across the whole of the back of the house providing an ideal spot for sitting and dining.

With hedged boundaries and mature trees, providing almost a woodland backdrop, the garden is a haven for wildlife and offers a delightful space for family recreation and relaxation.

Tenure – Freehold services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing.

No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC rating – C (to be confirmed) council tax – Band D 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 Bakewell Road north to Darley Dale. On reaching the village, after passing The Grouse Inn on the right, take the next right onto Whitworth Road.

Then take the next left onto Sir Joseph’s Lane. No. 3 can be found on the left hand side, identified by the agents For Sale board.

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