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"TPS are proud to be marketing this idyllic detached Grade II Listed character cottage located on the outskirts of the hamlet of Riber, close to the Spa town of Matlock in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. An internal inspection is essential to appreciate the wealth of charm and character

ENTRANCE HALLWAY Entering the property via a solid oak door which opens to:
With original stone flagged floor, doors off to the cellar, and the two ends of the house, this part of the property forms part of the original cottage dating back to the early to mid 18th century and forms part of the Grade II listing of the building. KITCHEN 3.38m x 2.59m

(11'1' x 8'6') The Kitchen comprises of a delightful bespoke joiner made kitchen units, a range of cupboards and drawers set beneath a solid beech work surface, a floor to ceiling larder unit and a full length storage unit. Exposed ceiling beam ,Space for Microwave within the kitchen unit, built in 12 place setting dishwasher, an American Style Fridge Freezer, Double inset Stainless steel sink with drainer and monobloc mixer tap, tiled splashbacks,electrical sockets ,a vertical tubular brushed steel feature radiator,downlights for illumination, a front aspect casement window with exposed mullions and a half glazed wooden door to the front of the property,telephone point, quarry tiled floor and a further pine panelled door into: DINING ROOM 3.89m x 3.89m

(12'9' x 12'9') The Dining Room comprises of a range of furniture including a dresser style unit with drawers set beneath an illuminated display cupboard and traditional plate rack, a feature fireplace with exposed Derbyshire corbelled lintel housing an oil fired Aga which provides hot water for the bathroom, original flagged floor, beams adorn the ceiling and a front aspect casement mullion window with a delightful deep sill and wooden shutters. An original wooden door leads to a quaint walk in pantry with original stone trawls and shelving, ceiling light and stone flagged flooring. UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM With a front aspect casement window with opaque glass, quarry tiled floor and spotlights from the ceiling, a low level WC, electrical sockets, built in cupboard housing the boiler which provides the central heating for the property and hot water for the kitchen, with storage shelving above, plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble dryer.
From the entrance hallway a panel door leading to the original stone staircase which leads to the
Storage Cellar which is a barrel vault ceiling, stone flagged floor, ceiling light, original salting trough and rear aspect window light well and electrical sockets.
A further panelled door from the hallway leads to: SNUG 3.96m x 3.66m

(13'0' x 12'0') With original exposed beams to the ceiling, a large fireplace with exposed Derbyshire Stone side supports and lintels, housing a multi fuel stove, this room includes a built in library unit with display shelves and useful storage sections. A separate telephone line independent of the kitchen line, two central heated radiators with thermostatic valves, and a definite feature of this room is an original Salt cupboard which is to the side of the chimney breast. A delightful front aspect casement window with exposed mullions and wooden shutters and a deep sill overlooks the garden. LIVING ROOM 8.53m x 4.14m

(28'0' x 13'7') With casement windows on three sides of this room, it enjoys views of the open countryside and garden, this very spacious room eludes a lot of natural light with exposed wooden floorboards and revealed ceiling beams, it offers a wealth of charm and character with a fireplace with stone supports ,corbels and lintels with a large stone hearth housing a multi fuel stove .A built in corner cupboard designed for the housing of the TV and DVD with Sky facility and built in bookcases with open display shelves ,wall lights and electrical sockets. Central heated radiators with thermostatic valves, a second oak door which provides access to the front of the property.
From the entrance hallway with staircase with original splat baluster banister dating back to the original property. This naturally light landing has a front aspect window .A panelled pine door opens in to the inner hallway with a further front aspect casement window with stone mullions and delightful window seat overlooking the front garden .Various Wall lights. A pine panelled door opens to an airing cupboard with a hot water cylinder which is fitted with an immersion heater, timer switch, slatted shelves and light, and an access hatch to the loft space. LANDING From the landing, a panelled door leads to: BEDROOM ONE 4.83m x 2.59m

(15'10' x 8'6') With a front and side aspect casement window with stone mullions, electrical sockets, central heated radiator with thermostatic valve, further loft hatch access, and ceiling light.
Another pine panelled door from the hallway leads to: FAMILY BATHROOM With side aspect casement window looking towards Riber Hall, this room comprises of a Victorian style high level WC,a Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, an inset bath with a natural polished tiled surround, a separate shower cubicle which has a thermostatically controlled power shower with large apron head and tiled in the same natural polished tiles, an extractor fan, heated towel rail, with down lights for illumination.
From the landing a further pine panelled door leads to: BEDROOM TWO 3.68m x 3.96m

(12'1' x 13'0') With a front aspect casement window with exposed stone mullions and a deep window sill overlooking the front garden, an original doorway leads into a walk in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, a ceiling light and rear aspect casement window .The bedroom comprises of a further loft access hatch, sky TV point, electrical sockets, ceiling light and a central heated radiator with thermostatic valve.(there is lapsed planning for this room granted in May 2000 which relates to the wardrobe to be turned into an en-suite shower room and bedroom with corridor with window to the rear)
Leading from Bedroom Two a pine panelled door leads to: BEDROOM THREE 4.17m x 4.29m

(13'8' x 14'1') With a front aspect casement window with stone mullions, electrical sockets, ceiling light and central heated radiator with thermostatic valve and TV point and loft access hatch. OUTSIDE The property is accessed via an original flagged pathway which leads across the front of the property to the three front opening doors with courtesy lights on PIR sensors. The garden is bordered by original stonewalling and a mature Holly hedging and one gate giving access to the road and another gate giving access to the driveway. A variety of mature trees and bushes surround the lawned area .There is delightful flagged patio area which enjoys the south aspect of this garden with a second smaller secluded raised patio area. There is also a log store and a few useful gardens sheds, at the side of the property is ample parking for two vehicles and a side vegetable garden currently used to house chickens with raised planting beds. A public footpath which runs along the far side of the driveway into the adjacent field. SERVICES MAINS ELECTRICAL AND WATER SUPPLY ,DRAINAGE IS BY WAY OF A SEPTIC TANK AND THE PROPERTY IS OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATED. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website."