Rowan House, Main Street, Hopton, Derbyshire

ROWAN HOUSE, HOPTON, MATLOCK, DE4 4DF

A SUPERBLY APPOINTED AND PRESENTED FAMILY HOME WITH GARDENS AND PADDOCKS OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OR THEREABOUTS AND SITUATED ADJACENT TO CARSINGTON WATER

Presented to the highest of standards this traditionally constructed stone and tile property provides well proportioned and adaptable accommodation in a delightful setting.

The property which is located within the small village of Hopton enjoys views over Carsington Water and is most conveniently positioned not only for the local market towns of Matlock, Wirksworth and Ashbourne but also for all larger employment centres including the city of Derby. The beautiful Derbyshire Dales countryside and the Peak District National Park are on the doorstep.

The extremely well proportioned accommodation is propane gas centrally heated (with underfloor heating to the drawing room and kitchen) and sealed unit double glazed throughout with the principal ground floor rooms having fitted Colonial shutter blinds. It briefly comprises, on the ground floor, reception hall, breakfast room, drawing room, dining room, study (or ground floor bedroom four), comprehensively re-fitted kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. At first floor level magnificent master bedroom suite overlooking Carsington Water, two further double bedrooms also with Reservoir views and a luxury family bathroom.

Outside the property extends to about 1.5 acres in total including gardens, three grass paddocks, stone stable and stone workshop/store.

NB – Interested parties should note that a planning consent has been previously obtained for the construction of a detached two storey garage workshop within the grounds.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION
An oak and leaded sealed unit double glazed front door leads to

Reception Hall 10’ x 8’6” (3.05m x 2.59m) with ceramic tiled floor, single panel central heating radiator and wall light point. The hall extends the full height of the house has an exposed stone panel at upper level and Velux roof light. There is an open plan staircase to first floor level with understairs storage cupboard and inner hall off.

Breakfast Room 10’ x 9’ (3.05m x 2.74m) with hardwood sealed unit double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor and one wall light point. Attractive dado panelling with fitted shelf. Single panel central heating radiator, exposed stone panel at upper level, Velux roof light, arched opening to Kitchen and arched opening to

Central Lobby with ceramic tiled floor, beamed ceiling and central heating radiator.

Drawing Room 19’4” x 17’5” (5.89m x 5.31m) with magnificent brick and stone inglenook style fireplace with raised natural stone hearth and fitted log burner stove. There are two hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows and matching double opening French doors with Juliet balcony all having views towards Carsington Water. Four wall light points, under floor heating.

Dining Room 15’3” x 13’2” (4.65m x 4.01m) with oak floor, beamed ceiling and extensive range of in built cupboards with fitted drawers etc. Two central heating radiators, four wall light points and double opening French doors to the exterior garden terrace.

Pantry/Store situated adjacent to the dining room there is a most useful walk in shelved store with ceramic tiled floor.

Kitchen 18’8” x 9’5” (5.69m x 2.87m) having been refitted in recent years to a very high standard utilising high quality units comprising base cupboards and wall cupboards, drawer bank and pan drawers, shelved larder cupboard. Double bowl Belfast sink unit with mixer tap and extensive polished marble worktops with integrated drainer. Range of integrated Siemens appliances including dishwasher, two undercounter electric ovens with gas on glass five burner propane gas hob over with extractor fan above. Refrigerator/freezer. Matching peninsular breakfast bar with integrated fridge and adjacent pull out bin cupboard. Enclosed Neff microwave oven, oak slatted pan storage facility under worktop. Two wall light points, ceramic tiled floor having underfloor heating.

Study, Office or Potential Ground Floor Bedroom 9’10” x 7’6” (3m x 2.29m) approached from the inner hall there is a full height hardwood sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the patio terrace, single panel central heating radiator, inset ceiling spotlights.

Cloakroom having ceramic tiled floor and quality contemporary fitments in white comprising low flush wc and wash hand basin all set into oak vanity unit and double opening cupboard, marble effect surround and tiled splashback. Single panel central heating radiator, in built double opening wardrobe.

Utility Room 10’3” x 7’ (3.12m x 2.13m) accessed from the reception hall this room has ceramic tiled floor, door to the exterior front and a range of fitted units including base cupboards and shelved tall cupboards one of which houses the electricity consumer unit. There are ample oak work surfaces with appliance space beneath and there is a fitted deep glazed Belfast style sink with pillar mixer tap. Two hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows, single panel central heating radiator. The roof space above the utility room houses the propane gas fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating.

Staircase to Spacious First Floor Landing with three wall light points and central heating radiator. Large cylinder and airing cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder and ample slatted shelves. From the landing a large loft access hatch with folding wooden loft ladder leads to the excellent loft storage space 24’6” x 12’3” (7.47m x 3.73m) measured between the lower purlins. Being fully boarded and illuminated throughout.

Master Bedroom Suite measuring 19’2” x 17’6” (5.84m x 5.33m) overall to include the dressing area and the en suite bathroom. This magnificent room is situated at the end of the house with three hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows looking towards Carsington Water. The bedroom has inset ceiling spotlights, double panel central heating radiator and a fantastic range of high quality in built bedroom furniture providing three full height double opening wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves. Two further glazed double opening wardrobes with drawers beneath and central dressing table unit with fitted drawers and top cupboards above, having spotlights under.

En Suite Bathroom having ceramic tiled floor and fully ceramic tiled walls and featuring contemporary fitments in white including roll edge bath with mixer tap, low flush wc and wall hung wash hand basin with vanity unit and cupboards beneath. Refitted corner shower cubicle with glazed shower screen and new mains shower control. Inset illuminated shaving mirror, towel rail radiator. Further central heating radiator and sealed unit double glazed hardwood window.

Bedroom Two 11’7” x 11’6” (3.53m x 3.50m) with tall hardwood sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the gardens, paddocks and towards Carsington Water. Double panel central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three 11’5” x 11’5” (3.48m x 3.48m) with double panel central heating radiator and tall hardwood sealed unit double glazed window enjoying a similar outlook to bedroom two.

Principal Family Bathroom having fully ceramic tiled walls and floor and contemporary four piece suite in white comprising panelled bath, wall hung wash hand basin and low flush wc and refitted quadrant shower unit with sliding glazed shower screen doors and mains shower control. Two towel rail style radiators, shaver point.

OUTSIDE
The property has a sweeping driveway approach with, adjacent to the main entrance door, an elevated natural stone and flagged patio garden with evergreen shrub beds and borders. To the rear of the property is a further flagged terraced garden with lawns, beds and borders and an area given to vegetable production. A stone and tile workshop store and three most useful paddocks of turf which in total extend to approximately 1.4 acres all of which have separate gated accesses. There is a most useful detached stone and tile former barn/stable. Interested parties should note that planning consent has been obtained for the construction of a substantial, detached garage/home office, full details of which are available for inspection on the Derbyshire Dales District Council web site planning portal under Application No. 20/00342/FUL

SERVICES
It is understood that all mains water and electricity are connected.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Other than those fixtures and fittings specifically referred to in these sales particulars no other fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. No specific tests have been carried out on any of the fixtures and fittings at the property.

TENURE
The property is understood to be held freehold but interested parties should note that this information has not been checked and that they should seek verification from their own solicitor.

COUNCIL TAX
For Council Tax purposes the property is in band E.

EPC RATING band E

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Messrs Fidler-Taylor & Co on .

DIRECTIONS
From Ashbourne town centre leave in a north-easterly direction along the B5035 Ashbourne to Wirksworth/Matlock road. Continue through the village of Kniveton and past the turnings for Carsington Water and Brassington. Turn left signposted Carsington Village and follow the road round to the right through Carsington and into Hopton. Continue along before turning right again to Rowan House.

Ref: FTA2869