Stone-built Victorian with original fireplaces and decorative coving
Set across four levels and about 1,313 sq ft, this stone-built Victorian home mixes period charm with practical modern updates. The huge top-floor bedroom soaks up panoramic 180° views to Riber Castle and countryside, while a bright open-plan kitchen-diner opens onto a south-facing elevated dining terrace — ideal for family meals and outdoor play. New windows were fitted in 2022–23 and both front and back doors have high-security Ultion locks.
Rooms are versatile: two reception rooms on the ground floor plus a lower-ground lounge that could function as a fourth bedroom or study. A large utility/store room and ground-floor WC add useful storage and everyday convenience. The rear garden is tiered with a dining terrace, lawn and patio; undercroft storage and a rear gate to Wellfield keep bins and outdoor kit out of sight.
Practical details are family-friendly: freehold tenure, council tax band B (relatively cheap), fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The location is convenient for schools, the independent shops and cafés on Smedley Street, Matlock town centre, and walking routes to Lumsdale Waterfall and local parks.
Considerations: the house is arranged over multiple stories which may be challenging for less-mobile occupants and young families carrying prams. The plot is relatively small and there’s a single family bathroom. While well-presented, the house offers scope for personalisation in areas such as landscaping or reconfiguring internal rooms to suit changing needs.