Property description
Benefiting from two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a good-sized attic room on the second floor reached by a solid staircase, this late-Victorian mid-terraced property would make a lovely home for a first-time buyer and needs to viewed internally to fully-appreciate the accommodation on offer. The neutrally-redecorated, centrally heated and UPVC double glazed property briefly comprises: a lounge, a separate dining room with under stairs storage cupboard, a galley kitchen, a spacious main bedroom with built-in wardrobe, a sizeable second single bedroom, modern bathroom; and on the second floor: a useful galleried attic room measuring approximately 13'1ft by 11'3ft. To the rear of the property, you'll find a lawned rear garden with three brick outbuildings including a utility room and two further stores. Please call us to arrange a viewing!
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
Benefiting from two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a good-sized attic room on the second floor reached by a solid staircase, this late-Victorian mid-terraced property would make a lovely home for a first-time buyer and needs to viewed internally to fully-appreciate the accommodation on offer. The neutrally-redecorated, centrally heated and UPVC double glazed property briefly comprises: a lounge, a separate dining room with under stairs storage cupboard, a galley kitchen, a spacious main bedroom with built-in wardrobe, a sizeable second single bedroom, modern bathroom; and on the second floor: a useful galleried attic room measuring approximately 13'1ft by 11'3ft. To the rear of the property, you'll find a lawned rear garden with three brick outbuildings including a utility room and two further stores. Please call us to arrange a viewing!
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft Details
A UPVC solid panel door opens directly into the:
LOUNGE - 10' 8'' x 10' 5'' (3.25m x 3.17m)
The focal point of this living room is the period-style wrought iron fireplace with open grate and working chimney, decorative tiled inset and black tiled hearth. Exposed wood floorboards, a built-in cupboard housing the consumer units, double central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.
A stripped pine panelled door leads to the adjoining:
DINING ROOM - 10' 8'' x 10' 5'' (3.25m x 3.17m)
With a double central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear garden. A door to a walk-in under stairs storage cupboard with power and light - an ideal space for an electrical appliance such as a fridge. Door and stairs to the first floor.
An open doorway to the:
GALLEY KITCHEN - 7' 7'' x 5' 7'' (2.31m x 1.70m)
Fitted with a range of modern base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. A stainless steel sink unit, wooden work-surfaces and tiled splashbacks. There is an electric oven, inset four-ring halogen hob with stainless steel extractor hood over. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, inset ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, access to ceiling space storage and a UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.
Returning to the dining room: a step up to a pine panelled door, opening onto the staircase that rises to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With stripped pine doors to bedrooms one and two, the bathroom and a further door leading to the staircase and second floor.
SPACIOUS BEDROOM ONE - 13' 8'' x 10' 9'' (4.16m x 3.27m)
With a period-style wrought iron fire grate (for display purposes only), fashionable wallpaper to one wall, central heating radiator, step up and pine door to a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail, and two UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect.
BEDROOM TWO - 10' 5'' x 7' 9'' (3.17m x 2.36m)
With a central heating radiator, new carpet, TV aerial cable and a multi-paned window to the front aspect.
BATHROOM - 7' 6'' x 5' 6'' (2.28m x 1.68m)
Fitted with a modern suite comprising: a panelled bath with wood panelling and Triton electric shower over, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashbacks and a low-flush w.c. Tiled flooring, chrome ladder towel radiator, part-tiled walls, door to an airing cupboard with shelving and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Returning to the landing, a pine door and further stairs leading to the:
CONVERTED ATTIC ROOM - 13' 1'' x 11' 3'' (3.98m x 3.42m)
A good-sized attic room - offering extra space and a variety of uses. With power points, lighting, a central heating radiator and a skylight window. A door to useful boarded undereaves storage with light, housing the central heating combi boiler (new in 2013).
OUTSIDE
REAR GARDEN
With a concrete patio area, lawn, shared access pathway and fencing, A mature tree and shrub borders.
OUTBUILDINGS inc. UTILITY ROOM
There are three outbuildings to the rear of the property, two of which are useful storage areas and the other being used as a utility room with power, lighting and plumbing for washing machine and dryer.
AND FINALLY...
A deceptively spacious terraced home with a very useful converted attic room. Viewing recommended!
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Place and continue into Derby Road. In a short distance, turn left into South Street and immediately right into Alma Street. The property can be found on the left hand side before the bend in the road - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE73 8GA.
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.
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Property Features :
- Two-Bedroomed Victorian Mid Terrace
- Good-Sized Attic Room with Stairs
- Neutrally Decorated Home
- Lounge
- Separate Dining Room