Property description
* THE RIDINGS: OCCUPYING AN ENVIABLE CORNER PLOT with OPEN VIEWS across the road, this superb three-bedroomed detached bungalow enjoys a popular village location and is well worth internal inspection. A look inside reveals: an entrance lobby, cloakroom/w.c., 22ft. lounge / diner, a kitchen, side entrance lobby, three generous bedrooms and a bathroom. There's a good-sized mature, private rear garden with a useful timber summerhouse. An integral single garage with electric up-and -over door, and off-road parking completes the picture. All curtains and blinds in the property are included in the sale price. NO UPWARD CHAIN.
THE LOCATION
The delightful village of BLACKFORDBY can be found about two miles from the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and is within a short distance of the National Forest visitors' centre at Moira. The village has a church and chapel, two public houses, and a very good primary school.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
* THE RIDINGS: OCCUPYING AN ENVIABLE CORNER PLOT with OPEN VIEWS across the road, this superb three-bedroomed detached bungalow enjoys a popular village location and is well worth internal inspection. A look inside reveals: an entrance lobby, cloakroom/w.c., 22ft. lounge / diner, a kitchen, side entrance lobby, three generous bedrooms and a bathroom. There's a good-sized mature, private rear garden with a useful timber summerhouse. An integral single garage with electric up-and-over door, and off-road parking completes the picture. All curtains and blinds in the property are included in the sale price. NO UPWARD CHAIN.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft
The detached bungalow stands back from the corner of the road behind a block paved driveway, in an elevated position with views across the road of open countryside. Steps lead up to the UPVC opaque glazed entrance door, opening into the:
ENTRANCE LOBBY
With a floor-to-ceiling multi-paned opaque side window, a frosted wall panel to the dining room, a double central heating radiator, a door to the cloakroom/w.c. and a further opaque glazed door leading through to the lounge / diner.
CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Comprising: a corner wall-hung wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. A UPVC double glazed opaque front window.
LOUNGE / DINER - 22' 5'' x 13' 7'' max (6.83m x 4.14m)
(10' 3\" min). The centre point of this good-sized living room is the tiled fireplace with tiled canopy, incorporating a coal-effect gas fire (not working). Two central heating radiators, TV and satellite point, coved ceiling, ample space for a dining table and chairs, and a feature opaque glazed wall partition to the entrance lobby. A double glazed sliding door accessing the patio and rear garden. A UPVC double glazed multi-paned bow window enjoying elevated front views. Opaque glazed multi-paned doors to the inner hall and the kitchen.
KITCHEN - 16' 8'' x 7' 9'' (5.08m x 2.36m)
Fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. There's a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, a freestanding electric cooker, square edged worktops, part-tiled splashbacks and a tiled floor. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Possibly for sale by separate negotiation is a washing machine and a fridge, and, in the garage, an upright fridge/freezer. A double central heating radiator, ceiling spotlights and a UPVC double glazed front window. An opaque glazed door to the side entrance lobby.
SIDE ENTRANCE LOBBY
Glazed doors to the integral garage and the side exit. Vinyl flooring. Returning to the lounge/diner, a glazed door leads through to the:
INNER HALL
With a recessed airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, and a further cupboard housing the Worcester gas boiler which was installed in 2015, and shelves. Doors off to the three bedrooms and the bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 13' 6'' inc. wardrobe x 11' 1'' (4.11m x 3.38m)
Fitted with a wardrobe having a hanging rail and shelves, a separate dressing table with light and two further single wardrobes. A central heating radiator, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed multi-paned window overlooking the private rear garden.
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 8'' x 8' 8'' + wardrobes (4.16m x 2.64m)
Fitted with a double wardrobe and a recessed dressing table with drawers. A central heating radiator, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM THREE - 13' 10'' x 7' 1'' (4.21m x 2.16m)
A generous third bedroom with a central heating radiator, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed multi-paned rear window.
BATHROOM - 7' 0'' x 7' 0'' (2.13m x 2.13m)
Comprising: a panelled bath with overhead wall-mounted mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. A double central heating radiator, part-tiled walls and a window.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
The bungalow enjoys an elevated position. There's a lawn, steps rising to the front entrance door and a block paved driveway offering off-road parking for one car.
INTEGRAL SINGLE GARAGE
With an electrically-operated up-and-over door, power and lighting. An internal courtesy door to the house.
PRIVATE REAR GARDEN
A private mature rear garden with tall hedging to the boundaries. There's a paved patio, shaped lawn and well-stock borders planted with a variety of plants and shrubs. Also: a useful timber summerhouse.
AND FINALLY...
Offering further potential, this detached three-bedroomed bungalow is situated on a pleasant lane on the edge of the village, with views across the road towards open countryside. Viewing a must! Offered for sale with no upward chain.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Place. Turn right at the first mini island, go past the supermarket and take the first exit off the next mini island towards Burton on Trent. Continue up the hill and out of town. In a mile or so, at the roundabout situated at the end of the A511 by-pass, take the first exit towards Burton. In a short distance, take the first LEFT into Heath Lane. Follow this road into the village, past the pub, and Sandtop Lane (NOT Sandtop Close!) is a turning on the left. Continue and turn left into Ashby Lane. In about 100 metes, turn left into Vicarage Close and the bungalow can be found on the right hand corner - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE11 8AZ.
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. DISCLAIMER: The details contained within these sales particulars are based on information supplied by the vendor and have not been verified by the agent.
Property Features :
- Detached Three-Bedroom Bungalow
- Edge of Village - Open Views
- 22ft. Lounge / Diner
- Kitchen - Appliances by Negotiation
- Fitted Wardrobes in 2 Bedrooms