Property description
BLANCH CROFT: A wonderful opportunity to acquire an impressive Grade II Listed period property dating back over two hundred years. This lovely character home enjoys a town centre location and two double bedrooms. A look inside the well-presented mid-terraced property reveals, on the ground floor: a charming sitting room with a dimplex electric stove, breakfast kitchen and an extended dining room as well as a utility and W.C. / Cloakroom. On the first floor: a spacious master bedroom with a fitted wardrobe, there is also another bedroom and a heritage three-piece suite bathroom. Outside, there is a landscaped front garden, and to the rear of the property a private courtyard. We are expecting a great deal of interest in this individual period home and early viewing is enthusiastically recommended.
THE LOCATION
MELBOURNE (the name means 'mill on the brook' or 'a mill stream') is a small attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire set in rolling countryside and is situated midway between the major city of Derby in the north and the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the south. The town contains a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and there are several good schools in the area. The property has good access to the A50, the M1 and M42 motorways, making it within easy reach of many Midland towns and cities.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
26 BLANCH CROFT: A wonderful opportunity to acquire an impressive Grade II Listed period property dating back over two hundred years. This lovely character home enjoys a town centre location and two double bedrooms. A look inside the well-presented mid-terraced property reveals, on the ground floor: a charming sitting room with a dimplex electric stove, breakfast kitchen and an extended dining room as well as a utility and W.C. / Cloakroom. On the first floor: a spacious master bedroom with a fitted wardrobe, there is also another bedroom and a heritage three-piece suite bathroom. Outside, there is a landscaped front garden, and to the rear of the property a private courtyard. We are expecting a great deal of interest in this individual period home and early viewing is enthusiastically recommended.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft
SITTING ROOM - 13' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.95m x 3.67m)
A part-glazed opaque timber entrance door leading into the sitting room. The focal point is the raised brick-built hearth with a Dimplex electric stove in a recessed chimney breast and a timber beam over. Quality oak flooring, wall-mounted light points, TV point, double central heating radiator and a feature beamed ceiling. A timber window providing views to the front garden. A wall cupboard with a timber door housing the fuse box and a meter cupboard below. A timber latched door leading to the first floor accommodation and a door to the breakfast kitchen.
TRADITIONAL FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 14' 0'' x 12' 6'' (4.27m Max x 3.82m) (L-Shaped)
A bespoke fitted breakfast kitchen with glass panelled wall units and matching base and drawer units with solid oak square-edge worktops and stone tiled splashbacks. An inset double enamel sink with a mixer tap, inset Baumatic four-ring gas burner with an integrated oven and grill and a matching stainless steel extractor chimney above. Incorporating an integrated oak wine rack and breakfast bar. A central heating radiator, extractor fan, ceramic tiled flooring and a recessed opening looking into the rear courtyard. A timber latched door to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM
An under-stair utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge. A storage wall-mounted cupboard, hanging rails and tiled flooring.
EXTENDED DINING ROOM - 9' 8'' x 6' 4'' (2.95m x 1.93m)
With space for a dining table and chairs, central heating radiator, oak flooring, inset Velux windows with inset spotlights incorporated into the sloping roof. Smoke alarm and a double glazed French door leading to the rear courtyard. An internal latched door to the:
W.C / CLOAKROOM
A two-piece suite comprising: dual-flush toilet and a stone decorative wash bowl basin fitted with an open vanity unit with a hanging real and shelve. Tiled stone splashbacks, chrome towel heated radiator, extractor fan, ceramic tiled flooring, inset halogen splotlights and a wall-mounted Logic gas boiler.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Returning to the sitting room, stairs rise to the first floor accommodation.
LANDING
A spindled balustrade, loft access hatch and oak hatch doors to the two bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 13' 2'' x 11' 1'' (4.01m Max x 3.39m)
A built-in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving, a double hatch above for further storage. Telephone point, double central heating radiator and a timber window to the front elevation with views of the landscaped front garden.
BEDROOM TWO - 12' 6'' x 7' 5'' (3.82m x 2.27m)
An exposed brick step to the double bedroom with a recessed alcove with a stone tiled base. Double central heating radiator, an exposed beam incorporated into one wall and a timber window overlooking the rear courtyard.
THREE-PIECE HERITAGE SUITE - 7' 10'' x 6' 5'' (2.38m x 1.95m)
Comprising: panelled bath with a mixer tap and a shower attachment. A traditional wash basin with a hot and cold tap and tiled stone splashbacks and a low-level toilet. An integrated storage cupboard, chrome towel heated radiator, extractor fan, quality oak flooring and a light tube in the ceiling providing natural daylight.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN
Southerly-westerly facing front garden with a shared footpath leading to a stone-built retaining wall with timber sleepers and a flower bed. A patio area with timber trestles to one side creating a degree of privacy. A landcaped front lawned garden with shrubs and trees and hard-standing grounds for a shed.
REAR GARDEN
An enclosed rear garden with brick-built walls, raised pillars and timber overlap fencing. Artistically landscaped with a raised flower bed and various mature shrubs and plantation. A block paved circular patio area with a paved footpath, gravelled borders and an external light.
AND FINALLY...
We anticipate a great deal of interest in this mid-terraced cottage and viewing is strongly recommended!!
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Is believed to be: B
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Place and onwards into Derby Road. In about 100 metres, take the first turning on your left into Blanch Croft. The property (number 26) can be found in Chambers Row off to the right hand side - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE73 8GG.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed Character Home
- Two Well-Proportioned Bedrooms
- Charming Sitting Room
- Modern Bathroom
- Spacious Breakfast Kitchen + Utility Room