1 Twining Cottages is a beautifully presented and deceptively spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home. Built in 1904, this charming stone-fronted property has been thoughtfully enhanced over the past decade, including a ground floor extension that blends its original character with modern comforts. The accommodation itself comprises a stylish open-plan living room, a well-equipped fitted kitchen, a versatile ground-floor bedroom/snug, and a contemporary shower room. Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom. Standing in a good sized plot, the property offers ample parking, a detached garage, an external utility room with a WC, and a number of garden spaces to enjoy. Its elevated position provides stunning far-reaching views from both inside and out. Recently reroofed and benefiting from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout, this home is move-in ready. There is also the potential for further extension, whether by expanding to the side or converting the attic into additional living space, subject to the necessary permissions. VT available. Viewing Highly Recommended.
1 Twining Cottages is situated between Tansley and Matlock, enjoying the perfect balance of village life and town convenience.
Tansley is a sought-after village known for its welcoming community, reputable primary school, and two popular pubs. This home is ideally positioned next to open fields and countryside, with plenty of beautiful walks right on the doorstep.
Less than a mile away, the market town of Matlock provides a wide range of amenities, including schools, a leisure centre, medical facilities, and various shops, including a Sainsbury’s supermarket and an M&S Food Hall. Matlock’s train station offers direct services to Derby, with easy onward connections to London St Pancras. Excellent road links provide convenient access to Bakewell, Alfreton, Derby, Nottingham, and the M1 motorway.
To the front of the home is a part glazed entrance door opening into the
A delightful reception room, with plenty of natural light flooding through the windows to the front and rear aspects. The room is divided by the beautiful staircase which leads up to the first floor.
The front-facing window offers a delightful view over the foregarden and towards the scenic Lumsdale Valley. A fireplace with a raised hearth and exposed lintel provides a pleasant focal point, currently housing an electric fire. To the left of the chimney breast, an alcove features a built-in cupboard with fitted shelving above, providing both storage and display space.
At the rear of the room, a window overlooks the courtyard. A striking, substantial stone fireplace with a raised hearth serves as a standout feature and houses the multi-fuel burner. The room also offers ample space for a generously sized dining table and chairs. Adjacent to the fireplace is an opening which provides access to the shower room and bedroom three/snug and to the rear of the room is the door into the
Fitted with a good range of base units with roll top work surfaces and stylish tiled splashbacks. The one and a half bowl sink with swan neck mixer tap is ideally located beneath the window to the side aspect looking out onto the courtyard. Currently in situ is the Belling range style cooker with electric ovens and five ring gas hob and extractor over. There is sufficient space for a freestanding fridge freezer. To the side of the room is a part glazed door opening to the exterior.
This fully tiled room is fitted with a three piece suite comprising dual flush WC, wash hand basin with monobloc tap set within a vanity unit and a walk-in shower with thermostatic shower. There is a high level patterned glass window to the rear aspect and the room is lit by inset spotlights.
A highly versatile addition to the home, this room benefits from the adjacent shower room, making it an ideal space for a reliant relative seeking a sense of independent living. With ample room for both lounge and bedroom furniture, it offers flexibility to suit various needs. It could equally serve as a spacious primary bedroom, an additional reception room, or a fantastic children's playroom. There are two Velux roof lights and to the front aspect are French doors with full-height side windows providing a superb outlook and allowing plenty of light into the room.
The stairs leading up from the living room reach the
Lit by inset spotlights and with doors to both bedrooms on this floor as well as the bathroom. It also offers access to the attic, which has the potential for conversion. The attic is already equipped with power, lighting, a Velux roof light, and plumbing for heating, making it a promising opportunity for additional living space if required.
This is a good sized double bedroom with plenty of space for free standing furniture. The two windows to the front aspect enjoy particularly pleasant and far reaching views.
The second double bedroom has a window to the rear looking out onto the garden. A door opens to a built-in cupboard which provides hanging and storage space.
A truly stunning and spacious bathroom, beautifully designed with a mix of style and functionality. This partially tiled room features a luxurious four-piece suite, including a dual-flush WC, a sleek wash hand basin with a mono-bloc tap and built-in storage drawers, a generous walk-in shower cubicle with a thermostatic shower, and a double-ended oval bath. Two patterned glass windows to the side allow natural light to filter through and there are inset spotlights to the ceiling.
At the front of the property, a tarmac driveway offers ample off-road parking. From the parking area, steps lead down to the front garden, which features a gravelled section with a summer house and a paved patio—ideal for outdoor dining. Beyond this is a lawned area.
To the right hand side of the garage are steps leading up to a larger side and rear garden, laid to lawn and fully enclosed by hedging and timber fencing. Its elevated position offers delightful, far-reaching views.
A pathway leads around the side of the house to a paved courtyard area.
Accessed through a partially glazed door from the courtyard, this practical utility room is well-equipped with a number of storage units and a roll-top work surface with tiled splashbacks. It offers under-counter space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, along with room for a freestanding fridge freezer. The space features tiled flooring, inset spotlights, and houses the wall-mounted Worcester combination boiler, providing gas central heating and hot water.
Through an opening within the utility room is this part tiled cloakroom fitted with a dual flush WC and a wash hand basin with mixer tap set within a vanity unit.
This detached garage has an electric roller door for front vehicle access, along with a pedestrian door and window on the side. Equipped with power and lighting, it also includes fitted shelving and a workbench.
We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band C which is currently £1977 per annum.
From Matlock Crown Square, take Causeway Lane, passing the park and through Matlock Green before rising along The Cliff towards Tansley. Continue along this road and shortly before the left turn into Smuse Lane take the driveway on the right which leads to Twining Cottages.
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