4 Bedrooms for sale in Riber Road, Starkholmes, Matlock DE4 | £ 410,000

Property Description

For sale by conditional online auction in partnership with sdl auctions
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Birchover and sdl Auctions are absolutely thrilled to be chosen to represent this remarkable home for sale.

Situated in a secluded, private location on a wooded hillside in Starkholmes, Woodside has the most spectacular views over Matlock Bath and the surrounding valley. Agents will often use phrases like 'viewing is advised to appreciate the stunning scenery' and we've never felt that is more appropriate than for this home. The house is orientated to maximise the views and to take advantage of the path of the sun which bathes the home and gardens in sunlight from sunrise through to sunset.

The versatile layout is all on one level and means that this four double-bedroom home is suitable for a variety of situations. Families with young children will love the privacy of the extensive gardens, the fact that the lovely village school has places available and that there are lots of chlid-friendly woodlands and tourism attractions to explore nearby. The northern end of the house can easily be turned into a separate annexe - perfect for an older child or a relative living with you and it also provides the opportunity to operate that part of the house as a holiday let.

Entrance To The Home

Woodside is approached up the long driveway, which has space to park several cars on the drive and under the car port. The uPVC double-glazed front door leads into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hall has tiled flooring, uPVC double-glazed windows to the side and front and a radiator. This hallway leads left to what can be demarcated as the separate annexe (Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4/Snug, Shower Room and Utility Room) and right to the remainder of the home. For now, we'll head right!

Kitchen (5.11m x 3.23m (16'9 x 10'7))

If it weren't for the spectacular views (did we mention those?) this kitchen would be the star of the show in most other homes. This new kitchen was fitted in 2018 and has all mod-cons including a breakfast bar peninsula and space for a dining table and chairs - the current owners often eat in the conservatory or on the decking, but it is perfectly feasible to dine in the kitchen itself.

The modern kitchen has a large range of cupboards with contrasting work surfaces and matching splash-backs. The polycarbonate integrated sink has a mixer tap and water filter system. There is a ceramic hob with extractor unit above, electric oven (gas cooker connection available) together with integrated fridge-freezer and dishwasher.

The kitchen is flooded with light but also provides a cool sanctuary on hot sunny days. Additionally there is access to the roof void above via a pull-down ladder, giving access to the space which has light, power, a radiator and uPVC dormer window. This room could be suitable for a variety of uses.

The conservatory is accessed via the sliding doors.

Conservatory (6.22m x 3.81m (20'5 x 12'6))

This new conservatory with pitched roof is the beating heart of this home. Oriented towards the south-west, the sun rises to the east (left) and charts its steady course west throughout the day. The views over Matlock Dale and Matlock Bath below offer ever-changing colours and perspectives throughout each day, never mind the changing of the seasons! We visited on an cloudless sunny day but, being local ourselves, we also know that the first blooms of spring, the wild colours of autumn and snowy or misty winter days will offer equally breathtaking views.

The conservatory is very spacious and can be used as a comfortable seating area, relaxed dining space or a work space with one of the best office views around! It is easy to see that all three scenarios can exist happily together here.

The uPVC windows and doors and the tiled floor are all new - the conservatory and glazing have a 10 year guarantee (fensa for the glazing) from 2018 onwards. There is also a radiator to keep you warm when enjoying the winter views.

A door leads out to the decking and gardens. More on those later...

Along the inner hallway is the Lounge...

Lounge (5.41m x 3.53m (17'9 x 11'7))

The lounge is a large room but feels snug and cosy compared to the kitchen and conservatory. This is a peaceful, modern living space with an electric log-effect wall-mounted fire and double-glazed sliding patio doors onto the decking. Wall lights, radiator and TV point complete this room

Bedroom One (5.05m x 2.97m (16'7 x 9'9))

Situated at the southern end of the home, this dual-aspect room benefits from the early sun rising in the east and moving round to the south-facing window - a room perfect for early birds! The owners have skilfully and considerately positioned the blinds so that they open away from the bed in each room, enabling you to lay in bed and fully enjoy the views.

This bedroom has uPVC double-glazed windows and a radiator, as well as ceiling coving.

Bedroom Two (4.06m x 3.05m (13'4 x 10))

Bedroom Two also faces out to the south-west and the views towards the Heights of Abraham and famous cable cars. This double bedroom has ample space for extra furniture as you can see from the photographs (Lego Millennium Falcon and Death Star not included in the sale!). The window is uPVC double-glazed and the room has a radiator too

Family Bathroom

The bathroom has a luxurious feel to it with large tiles adorning the floor and walls, a large p-shaped bath with shower over, vanity unit with sink, low-level WC, additional storage, chrome heated towel rail and nice wide window sill. The uPVC frosted window faces the rear of the property.

Annexe

To the left of the main house is the annexe with Bedroom 3 (currently used as a snug/living room), Bedroom 4, Shower Room and Utility Room. The hallway has a uPVC double-glazed window to the front of the house.

Bedroom Three/Snug (4.39m x 2.59m (14'5 x 8'6))

This lovely room has a south-west facing large window and can be used as a cosy living area or as a fourth bedroom. There is a radiator and access into a spacious roof/loft space.

Bedroom Four (4.39m x 2.46m (14'5 x 8'1))

This double bedroom is spacious and occupies possibly the most peaceful and shaded part of the home - perfect for those who enjoy a lazy, late morning. The north-facing uPVC double-glazed window and radiator are accompanied by two wall lights, making this a lovely cosy bedroom.

Shower Room

Modern shower room with large walk-in shower with three water settings (shower head, hand-held and body jets). There is a low-level WC, vanity unit with wash basin, wall-mounted fan and a large double radiator. The frosted double-glazed uPVC window completes the room.

Utility Room

This useful utility room can be used for exactly that if this becomes a large family home. It is also able to be used as a mini-kitchen, with space and plumbing for a washing machine/tumble dryer, plenty of work surfaces, a stainless steel sink and uPVC double-glazed window.

The Gardens

This home has a fabulous range of gardens and outdoor social areas, including flagstone patio areas, timber decking, additional seating in a largely shaded area to the southern end of the property and then three further levels of garden in front of the house (to the south-west). The gardens have been lovingly tended by the current owners for many years and feature a range of mature plants, younger saplings and a seemingly never-ending range of views and areas to potter about in. The seating areas are perfect for dining, lounging around and generally soaking up the views all year round with a cuppa or glass of wine.

Being surrounded by woodland to the rear and side, the gardens are very private and secluded.

A unique bonus of this home is the purpose-built 25 metre archery range situated on garden land above the rear of the home. The range has a walkway and the target area features felt layers, meaning that the arrows do not break and are retrievable to be used again.

The Local Area

Starkholmes is a lovely small village comprised mainly of old stone cottages and residences stretching south from Matlock town. Overlooking Matlock Bath and The Heights of Abraham (with it's famous cable cars), this home is situated in an area famous for beautiful walks. Indeed, the current owners talked enthusiastically of the walks they do to Riber, Crich and the Tramway Museum, as well as on the footpath to Matlock Bath.

The White Lion pub (a 2 minute walk) and Starkholmes Village Hall are good social hubs in this vibrant, friendly community. There is a low crime rate and good schools nearby. Oh, and the views are tremendous!

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