Property description
!!LOOK!! This deceptively spacious extended three/four-bedroomed family home occupies a pleasant position midway between Melbourne and Kings Newton and enjoys an open aspect to the front looking towards the local bowls club. A look inside the modernised semi-detached property comprises:- a canopied porch, entrance hall, lounge with a cast iron multi-fuel burner, modern kitchen/diner, rear entrance lobby, generous utility room, store room and two downstairs cloakrooms. On the first floor: three bedrooms and a bathroom; and on the second floor: stairs to two useful loft rooms (both with a central heating radiator). Outside, you'll find off-road parking for two cars, lawned front and rear gardens with timber decked patio. The property benefits from solar panels mounted on the roof to the front which provides some of the energy for the home.
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
!!LOOK!! This deceptively spacious extended three/four-bedroomed family home occupies a pleasant position midway between Melbourne and Kings Newton and enjoys an open aspect to the front looking towards the local bowls club. A look inside the modernised semi-detached comprises:- a canopied porch, entrance hall, lounge with a cast iron multi-fuel burner, modern kitchen/diner, rear entrance lobby, generous utility room, store room and two downstairs cloakrooms. On the first floor: three bedrooms and a bathroom; and on the second floor: stairs to two useful loft rooms (both with a central heating radiator). Outside, you'll find off-road parking for two cars, lawned front and rear gardens with timber decked patio. The property benefits from solar panels mounted on the roof to the front which provides some of the energy used to heat the hot water in the home. A viewing is a must!
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
CANOPIED PORCH
A panelled entrance door featuring a half-moon opaque glazed panel opening into the:
ENTRANCE HALL
With a full-height storage cupboard and an under-stairs storage cupboard, oak-style flooring, central heating radiator, telephone point, stairs rising to the first floor, a UPVC double glazed side window and doors leading to the lounge, dining kitchen and:
STYLISH CLOAKROOM/W.C ONE
Fitted with a dual-flush toilet and wall-hung wash hand basin with a tiled splashback, an extractor fan and oak-style flooring.
LIVING ROOM - 12' 6'' x 12' 5'' (3.81m x 3.78m)
(10'10\" min). The focal point of this living room is the recessed cast iron multi-fuel burner resting on a granite-style hearth. TV aerial point, a central heating radiator, three wall uplighters and a UPVC double glazed front window with an open aspect.
MODERN KITCHEN/ DINING AREA - 19' 9'' x 9' 3'' average width (6.02m x 2.82m)
A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards, an inset four-ring gas burner with stainless steel built-in electric oven/grill. Tiled splashbacks and contrasting roll-edged worktops. There's an inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, an integrated dishwasher, central heating radiator, smoke detector and halogen spotlights. Space for a upright fridge freezer and ample space for a dining table and chairs. A UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and twin French doors to the rear timber decked area.
REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY - 13' 10'' x 4' 8'' (4.22m x 1.42m)
With a door to a recessed storage cupboard, a latched door to a walk-in storage room with a window to side elevation. Central heating radiator, vinyl flooring, UPVC double glazed opaque door to the front, and French doors to the rear garden and timber decked area.
SECOND CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Fitted with a dual-flush toilet and a wall-hung wash basin, small opaque window and ideal access from the garden avoiding muddy boots in the house.
UTILITY ROOM - 7' 2'' x 5' 6'' (2.18m x 1.68m)
Fitted with base unit cupboards, hi-gloss white wall cupboards and an inset sink. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled splashbacks and roll-edged worktops. Vinyl flooring, ceiling spotlights and a UPVC double glazed rear window.Returning to the entrance hall, stairs raising to the first floor accommodation:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With an airing cupboard housing the gas combination boiler and shelves, a UPVC double glazed side window to the side, smoke alarm. Doors off to the three bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 12' 6'' max x 10' 1'' min (3.81m x 3.07m)
With a central heating radiator, two wall uplighters and a UPVC double glazed front window with open aspect views.
BEDROOM TWO - 11' 8'' x 9' 3'' max (3.56m x 2.82m)
With a central heating radiator, two wall uplighters and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM THREE - 8' 0'' x 6' 4'' (2.44m x 1.93m)
With a central heating radiator, one wall uplighter and a I-JPVC double glazed front window.An internal door with stairs rising to the second floor accommodation:
BATHROOM - 8' 9'' x 7' 8'' max (2.67m x 2.34m)
Comprising panelled bath with tiled sides and end mixer tap with wall-mounted shower attachment, vanity wash basin with a range of cupboards under and a toilet with a concealed cistern. Central heating radiator, vinyl flooring, recessed halogen lighting, part-tiled walls and a UPVC double glazed opaque rear window.
SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LOFT ROOM ONE - 10' 8'' inc. staircase x 10' 7'' (3.25m x 3.23m)
Two access points to ample under-eaves storage space a central heating radiator and two Velux skylights.
LOFT ROOM TWO - 10' 8'' x 8' 9'' (3.25m x 2.67m)
(Wall section in the middle). Access to under-eaves storage, an emergency exit Velux skylight and a central heating radiator.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN AND PARKING
There's a lawned fore-garden with a mature hedge offering a degree of privacy to the front and a block paved driveway offering off-road parking for two/three cars. The property benefits from solar panels mounted on the roof to the front which provides some of the energy for the home.
REAR GARDEN
There's a timber decked area adjacent to the rear of the house. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a useful timber shed with hedging and fencing to the boundaries.
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
Is believed to be band:- 'B'
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Street. Second right into Chapel Street, and then at the right hand corner, turn left into Pack Horse Road. Continue past the school and the property can be found in a short distance on the right - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE73 8BZ.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected and there are solar panels on the roof. 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 :
- Extended 3 Bedroom / 3 Storey Semi
- Deceptively Spacious Family Accommodation
- Including Two Useful Loft Rooms
- Two Downstairs Cloakroom/W.C.s
- Modern Dining Kitchen + Utility Room
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