Property description
LOOK!!!! A CHARMING DELIGHTFULLY UPGRADED CHARACTER HOME. A superb Grade II Listed three bedroom, three-storey period home nestled in an enviable location directly opposite Saint Edward's parish church. This character mid-terrace cottage is believed to date back to the early 1800s and has been tastefully and sympathetically improved to include a modern breakfast kitchen over 16ft in length and a usable good-sized cellar (a particular feature of the property). Inside you'll find, on the ground floor: a lounge with beamed ceiling and a spacious breakfast kitchen with brick steps leading down to the brick vaulted cellar. On the first floor: bedroom three and a stylish bathroom. And on the second floor: a landing with dressing area leading through to the main bedroom. Outside, to the rear, is a brick outbuilding plumbed for use as a utility room. To the rear there is a shared garden and access to the paved courtyard garden.
THE LOCATION
Castle Donington is a popular village steeped in history with a good mixture of modern amenities and facilities. The property is situated in an enviable position opposite the local church and grounds. Donington Park motor racing circuit, the East Midlands airport, the M1 motorway and the A50 are all within easy access.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
A superb Grade II Listed three bedroom, three-storey period home nestled in an enviable location directly opposite Saint Edward's parish church and close to the heart of the village centre. This character mid-terrace cottage is believed to date back to the early 1800s and has been tastefully and sympathetically improved to include a modern breakfast kitchen over 16ft in length and a usable good-sized brick vaulted cellar (a particular feature of the property). Take a look inside and you'll find, on the ground floor: a lounge with beamed ceiling and a spacious breakfast kitchen with brick steps leading down to the cellar. On the first floor: bedroom three and a stylish bathroom. And on the second floor: a landing with dressing area leading through to the main bedroom. Outside, to the rear, is a brick outbuilding plumbed for use as a utility room. There is shared garden to the rear with access to the paved courtyard garden which comes with the property. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this delightful home.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
A wide timber-paneled entrance door opens into the:
BEAMED LOUNGE - 11' 0'' x 9' 5'' max (3.35m x 2.87m)
The focal point of this cosy room is the recessed fireplace with cast iron electric flame-effect fire resting on a black tiled hearth with a period beam over. Exposed pine floorboards, a beamed ceiling, recessed halogen lighting, a central heating radiator, a built-in cupboard housing the consumer units and fitted shelving above. A single-glazed sash window with secondary glazing facing the front of the house with views of the church opposite. A period pine latched door leads to the:
MODERN BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 16' 4'' x 9' 4'' (4.98m x 2.84m)
A well-proportioned room fitted with a range of modern-style base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards including glass-fronted display cabinets with internal lighting, a one and a half bowl sink and drainer, an inset four-ring ceramic touch-control hob with stainless steel electric oven/grill. Solid wood worksurfaces and mosaic-tiled splashbacks. Beams to the ceiling, vinyl flooring, space for a table and chairs, pine stairs to the first floor and contemporary-style suspended spotlights. There's a double glazed triangular-shaped window at ground level with views down to the cellar, and a timber single-glazed Yorkshire sliding window to the rear aspect. Brick steps descend to the:
VAULTED CELLAR - OFFICE/GAMES ROOM - 21' 7'' max two rooms x 8' 7'' (6.58m x 2.62m)
The brick vaulted cellar consists of two rooms linked by a wide arch, and is currently used by the vendors as an office and a games room. There are four built-in storage cupboards, exposed pine flooring, a vaulted brick ceiling, exposed brick walling, a window to street level (blacked out), a chimney recess with concealed lighting, and power points. Returning to the breakfast kitchen, stairs rise to the:
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With a metal ballustrade, a smoke detector, period pine doors to a built-in understairs storage cupboard with light, fitted shelving and period pine latched doors to the second reception room/bedroom three and the bathroom.
BEDROOM THREE / RECEPTION ROOM - 11' 0'' x 9' 4'' (3.35m x 2.84m)
(Narrowing to 8'3\"). With beams to the ceiling, laminate flooring, TV and telephone points, three wall lights and a single-glazed sash window with secondary glazing to the front enjoying views of the church opposite.
STYLISH MODERN BATHROOM
Fitted with a stylish white suite comprising: a roll-edged bath with centre chrome taps inset into a wood-clad base with storage facility, a built-in tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, an extractor fan and light and two opaque side window slits, a vanity wash basin with cupboards under and a w.c. with concealed cistern. Pine doors to the airing cupboard housing the Worcester combination gas boiler, a hinged wall mirror which reveals built-in shelving, beams to the ceiling and a white ladder-style towel radiator. A single-glazed opaque Yorkshire sliding window to the rear aspect. Returning to the landing, a further staircase rises to the:
SECOND FLOOR
DRESSING AREA / UPPER LANDING
With metal ballustrade, space for a wardrobe, and access to the boarded loft space via a retractable aluminium ladder. A door to bedroom two and open plan to the adjoining:
BEDROOM ONE - 10' 4'' x 9' 4'' (3.15m x 2.84m)
With a period centre beam, a TV aerial point and a single-glazed sliding window overlooking the rear gardens.
BEDROOM TWO - 10' 5'' x 9' 4'' max (3.18m x 2.84m)
With a central heating radiator and a single-glazed sash window with secondary glazing overlooking the church opposite.
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE UTILITY ROOM - 9' 5'' x 6' 2'' (2.87m x 1.88m)
Adjacent to the rear door of the breakfast kitchen. With plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for an electrical appliance such as a fridge, a triple base unit with roll-edged worktop, a latched door and a single-glazed window to the garden.
REAR GARDEN
To the rear of the property there is a shared garden with access through to the paved patio garden in the corner which comes with this property.
AND FINALLY...
This three-storey period property with a cellar must be viewed internally to fully-appreciate the character beamed accommodation on offer. Please call us!
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'B'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Go straight across into Church Street and head out of town. On entering the village of Wilson, turn left at the sharp right hand bend. In a few hundred yards, at the T-junction, turn right, following this road to the next T-junction with the A453. Turn left. Within a short distance, turn left at the traffic lights towards Castle Donington. Once in the town, at the main traffic lights, go straight on. In a few hundred yards turn right up the steep hill (Hillside), take the second turning on the right into Clapgun Street. The property can be found, in two hundred yards on the left hand side directly opposite Saint Edward's church - identified by our 'For Sale' sign. POSTCODE for SATNAVS: DE74 2LF.
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, Newton Fallowell..
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Property Features :
- 3 Bedroom 3-Storey Period Home
- Tastefully Modernised Throughout
- Lounge. Outside Utility Room
- Good-sized Modern Kitchen
- 2nd Reception Room/Bedroom 3