The Hermitage, Old Hackney Lane, Hackney, DE4 2QL

Standing detached within a generous plot, this converted barn offers a superbly presented, spacious and versatile home with family occupation at the forefront.

Spread over different levels, the accommodation to the main house comprises kitchen diner, dining room, games room, sitting room, music room, atrium with glazed roof, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and cloakroom / WC.

Features include vaulted ceiling, beams, exposed stone walls, fireplaces to name but a few.

The annexe offers a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and shower room, ideal for guests, multi-generational living or could be separated from the main house to provide an income stream.

Outside, there are generous landscaped gardens, broad terrace, seating areas and delightful views of the Derwent Valley.

The Hermitage benefits from a right of access off the A6 to enable off road parking at the rear.

All in all, a viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the space on offer both inside and out.

Situated to a popular and convenient location within the Derwent Valley mid-way between the centres of Matlock and Darley Dale, the local road links provide excellent bus and car travel to the neighbouring towns of Bakewell, Chesterfield and Alfreton, with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham each considered to be within daily commuting distance.

The recreational delights of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District countryside are all close at hand.

Accommodation From the cobbled courtyard, the right hand hardwood door opens directly into the… Kitchen diner – 8.78m x 5.56ma generous room with a farmhouse feel featuring a slate floor, built-in window seat, and two windows overlooking the front.

Fitted with a range of cupboards, drawers, plate rack and wine rack, plus granite work surfaces which incorporate a 1 ½ bowl black composite sink unit with waste disposal system below.

There is an integral dishwasher, and to the stone chimney breast is a Rangemaster cooker with 5-burner gas hob, heating zone and two electric ovens, plus grill.

A central island has an intgrated cda microwave and grill, lighting and additional storage.

A stable style door allows external access, and a further door leads into the… Utility room – 4.78m x 2.83m with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

There is a Belfast sink with cupboard beneath, built-in storage, work surfaces, tiled floor and houses the gas fired boiler.

The room can also be accessed directly from the cobbled courtyard to the front of the house.

From the kitchen diner, a short flight of steps descend to the… Dining room – 5.45m x 4.32m with a feature wood panelled wall in reclaimed pine, ceiling beam and attractive mullioned bay window.

A door with a step down opens to the… Games room – 4.46m x 4.63m a versatile reception room, currently utilised as a games room with vaulted ceiling and exposed reclaimed beams, Indian slate floor and two circular feature windows with stone surrounds.

Two external doors offer access to both the front and side of the house.

A door opens to the… Sitting room – 5.66m x 4.60m a well proportioned, yet comfortable reception room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams.

Features include a gritstone fireplace to the chimney breast housing an electric fire, plus a delightful leaded window in the shape of a gothic rose with stone surround.

Two sets of French doors, with integrated blinds, provide access to and from the rear gardens and terrace.

Back into the games room, a door opens to a useful WC with WC, wash hand basin, continuation of the Indian slate flooring, plus wooden panelling to half height.

A step down leads to a rear hall where a door opens to… Bedroom 1 – 3.25m x 3.04m a double bedroom with French doors opening to the terrace and gardens.

From the rear hall, a door provides access into the annexe, known as Cowslip Cottage… Kitchen – 4.05m x 1.89m with window looking to the front courtyard.

Sitting room – 5.30m x 3.95m with similar mullioned bay window to that in the dining room. A generous room light filled room with ceiling beam.

A door opens to a hall with access to the terrace, and door opening to the… Bedroom – 4.95m x 2.95m a double bedroom with window overlooking the gardens.

A door opens to the… Ensuite shower room – with shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

From the kitchen diner of the main barn, a short flight of steps lead up to the… Atrium – 8.55m x 3.50m a superb conservatory style room with glazed ceiling, French doors out to an enclosed courtyard and as an imaginative feature to the room grave stones create an area of flooring.

The remaining flooring being a continuation of the Indian slate. A rasied seating area provides an ideal spot to enjoy the sunny position.

To one end, a reclaimed “pub” door opens to a… Bathroom – 2.62m x 2.13m with double ended panelled bath, WC, wash hand basin set to a fitted cupboard and shower cubicle.

There is tiling in a subway design and feature exposed stone wall.

Off the atrium, via a short slight of stone steps, is… Bedroom 2 – 4.78m x 3.22m with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, two built-in wardrobes and window with stone surround and wooden lintel over.

From the atrium, a longer flight of stone steps rise through a door to the… Music room – another versatile and well proportioned room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, a feature stone chimney breast houses a cast iron open fire with canopy and grate.

A full height picture window overlooks the side, and a Velulx roof light provides addition natural light.

Currently used as a music room, this multi-purpose space would be equally ideal as a second sitting room, teenagers den, home office or hobby space.

A flight of wooden stairs rise to the… Mezzanine bedroom – 5.31m x 4.40m with decorative wooden balcony looking down into the music room, there are two built-in stores and Velux roof light to the bedroom area provides natural light.

From the music room, a door opens to a short flight of steps which lead down the… Principal bedroom 1 – 6.81m x 4.70m a large double bedroom with feature reclaimed decorative panelling to one wall forming a range of wardrobes with storage above.

There are exposed beams, window with wooden lintel above, which overlooks the garden, second higher window, and door opening to the… Ensuite bathroom – with free standing bath with ball and claw feet, WC, pedestal wash hand basin and curved glazed screen with shower fitting.

Window to the side.

Outside & parking Accessed off Old Hackney Lane, there is a cobbled forecourt which leads to a gravelled area planted with mature shrubs, specimen trees, and flagged seating area.

A further enclosed courtyard seating area is accessed from the atrium via a flight of stone steps. A delightful and fully private area to enjoy, also accessed from the games room.

The main gardens are found at the rear and are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees providing a degree of privacy and shade from the southerly aspect.

A broad flagged terrace accessed from both the main house and annexe is an ideal spot for family relaxation and recreation.

It is evident that time and effort have gone into making the gardens as special as they are. From the terrace, there are delightful views of the surrounding Derwent Valley countryside.

The Hermitage benefits from off road parking which is accessed from the A6 via the turn into the Meadow Croft Care Home.

Tenure – Freehold services – All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating (the annexe has a separate gas boiler for heating and hot water) and power coated aluminium double glazing (replaced 5 years ago).

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

EPC rating – to be confirmed 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 Bakewell Road north towards Darley Dale.

After passing the Whitworth Hospital, take the next right onto Old Hackney Lane, continue on and after around 600m The Hermitage can be found on the right hand side.

WHAT3WORDS – shameless.roses.common viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office . Ref: FTM11069