A unique, Grade II Listed period property of immense character thought to have once formed part of the Mill managers home for Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills located opposite.  An unusual and interesting historical property built around 1760 providing four double bedroomed accommodation, the master room with dressing room and balcony, sitting room, drawing room, dining kitchen, shower room and principal bathroom.  The property stands above the road via a private drive shared with adjoining properties, with parking to front, whilst at the rear is approximately one and a half acres of hillside woodland, designated as a site of special scientific interest.

The sale of the property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine stone built character residence with some historical attachment, set amidst some delightful countryside and within the Derwent River Valley.

In more detail it comprises -

Entrance Hall

With original solid timber door having iron studs and blacksmith made iron hinges, original stone staircase rising to the first floor, stone flagged floor, central heating radiator, further Georgian panelled door with bulls eye glazed panels and original iron lock.

Drawing Room 17' x 14'10"

Having dual aspect sliding sash windows, feature fireplace with inset original cast iron range, side oven and hot plates, dado panelling, exposed beams to ceiling, central heating radiator, wall lights, polished pine floor.

Inner Hall

Sitting Room 19'8" x 15'4" maximum

Having a 15 pane glazed door, impressive feature fireplace with stone surround, slate hearth and heavy lintel with hooded canopy, dog grate; display niche, original exposed beams to ceiling, two central heating radiators, concealed lighting, original sash window with side shutters and slate sill.

Dining Kitchen 14' x 10'

With a good range of pine fronted kitchen units comprising cupboards and drawers beneath a roll edge work surface, wall mounted store cupboard, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, integrated appliances, central heating radiator, glazed access door to - 

Former Service Corridor 29'3" x 6'6" maximum

With original boarded rear entrance door having iron furniture and fan light over, original door bell still in place and working, stone flagged floor and central heating radiator.

Access off to -

Store Room 11'3" x 3'11

With original flagged floor and borrowed light window.

Shower Room

With shower compartment, low flush wc and pedestal wash basin, central heating radiator, extractor fan.

First Floor -

Interesting Galleried Landing

With original Georgian windows with side shutters, built in linen cupboard, central heating radiators.

Bedroom One 16'10" x 14'9"

With Georgian style sliding sash window, feature fireplace with ornate plaster surround, Georgian cast iron arched inset housing open grate, wall lights, central heating radiator.  Note : This room would make an ideal first floor drawing room having high ceiling, moulded cornice and centre ceiling rose. 

Former Strong Room 4'5" x 3'11"

With brick vaulted ceiling and stone floor, original cast iron strong room door frame, gas fired combination boiler.

Internal T-Shaped Landing

With central heating radiators.

Bedroom Two 14'10" x 13'6"

Having glazed door opening onto balcony with excellent views over the river valley and adjoining open countryside.  The bedroom has a central heating radiator, built in storage cupboards and a glazed screen with sliding door opening to - 

Dressing Room 13'3" x 5'10"

With pedestal wash basin, mirror and shaver point fitting over, central heating radiator and a range of built in cupboards and drawers providing  storage space.

Bedroom Three 14'11" x 10'3" maximum

With central heating radiator, exposed feature beam to ceiling.

Bedroom Four 16'3" x 12'8"

With central heating radiator.

Bathroom

With panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low flush wc, central heating radiator. 

From the rear landing an original Georgian panelled door opens onto a Rear Entrance Lobby where a further external door opens onto a stone staircase giving access to the roof and the rear of the property. 

Outside

Shared driveway approach with off road parking to the front of the house.  Additional shared pedestrian footpath providing access to Derby Road.  To the side and front of the property is a delightful private courtyard with stone flags and steps with external lighting, whilst to the opposite side of the property further stone steps leads to a flagged terrace giving access to the alternative entrance door.  To the rear of the property is an area of garden and woodland extending to about 1.5 acres, designated as a site of special scientific interest which supports wildlife, natural plants and trees.

Directions

If approaching Matlock Bath from the south side, follow the A6 into Cromford passing through the traffic lights and, just after the sweeping right hand bend, turn left onto a private drive (opposite Masson Mill shopping outlet) following the driveway to the right which leads to Masson House, Rambler Cottage and a further property.

Viewing

Via sally Botham Estates, 27 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbys DE4 3NF - telephone 01629-760899

Vendors Solicitors/Licensed Conveyancers

Richard J. Knaggs & Co, 119 high Street, Redcar, Cleveland.

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not.  Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 11.30 am.  Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.

The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.

Note

Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences.  Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid.  We do not take cash or credit card deposits.

The sale of each lot is subject to a contract documentation charge of £195 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.

For Sale by Auction: Wednesday 2nd April 2008

At Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Commencing at 11.30 am

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