Property description
TUCKED AWAY FROM THE ROAD IN AN ELEVATED POSITION CAN BE FOUND THIS PERIOD FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE ENJOYING GREAT PRIVACY ON A PLOT EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY A THIRD OF AN ACRE.
The current custodians of Holly Bank, only the second owners of this late 1930's/1940's residence have particularly well maintained and sympathetically improved the property retaining its original character complemented by modern living with double glazing to the majority of windows and gas fired central heating served from a combination boiler. The hub of the household is the family breakfast kitchen with high quality fittings including hand finished Artis Smartstone work surfacing and Rangemaster sink set in an island unit which complements the Aga. There is also an additional electric double oven making this kitchen ideal for entertaining. The large bay window has room for table and chairs enjoying an aspect over the attractive established rear gardens.
Quality fitments extend to the family bathroom which has a four piece suite and the guest bedroom to the second floor benefits from a useful en suite shower room.
Set back from the road the property has large mature gardens to the front with a sloping driveway providing parking for several vehicles leading to electric remote controlled gates which leads to further level parking, turning area and tandem double length carport. The rear gardens are extremely well maintained, with central lawn flanked with colourful bedding and vegetable patch and soft fruit trees. There is a useful gardener's store and at the foot of the plot can be found a decked area with pergola and impressive UPVC double glazed summer house with attractive indian stone veranda.
Situated just on the rise of Toton Lane, a stone's throw from the town centre offering an increasing variety of shops, facilities, restaurants and bars as well as being within walking distance of highly regarded schools for all ages including Fairfield Junior School which feeds to the George Spencer Academy*. For those wishing to commute a very regular bus service can be found in the centre of Stapleford and to the south of the town's boundaries just off Bardills island the Park & Ride for the Nottingham Electric Tram will be located and is expected to be running by the end of 2014. For the motorist the A52 is a short drive away which provides direct access to Nottingham, Derby and the M1 Motorway for further afield with East Midlands Airport being approximately fifteen miles away.
This individual property coupled with its location makes it ideal for the growing family needs.
Internal viewing is highly recommended.
Hallway: Front entrance door, sealed unit double glazed window, stairs to the first floor with understairs store cupboard, radiator, doors to utility room, cloakroom/wc, sitting room, dining room and kitchen as well as a side lobby
Side Lobby: UPVC double glazed door to a covered side porch with gate and passage way leading to the front of the house.
Sitting Room: 5.38m (17ft 8in) x 3.95m (13ft 0in) Flame effect gas fire, radiator, double glazed window and double glazed patio door to the rear garden.
Dining Room: 4.61m (15ft 1in) x 3.64m (11ft 11in) Flame effect gas fire with surround, radiator, stone double glazed bay window to the front.
Cloakroom/WC: Incorporating a two piece suite comprising wash hand basin, low flush wc. Half tiled walls, radiator.
Utility Room: With plumbing for washing machine with work surfacing over, wall mounted gas combination boiler (for central heating and hot water). Window.
Breakfast Kitchen: 4.6m (15ft 1in) x 4.26m (14ft 0in) Incorporating a comprehensively fitted range of wall, base and drawer units with hand finished Artis Smartstone work surfacing. Central island unit with feature Rangemaster 1½ bowl sink unit with single drainer, Aga, electric double oven, plumbing for dishwasher and appliance space. Radiator, double glazed bay stone window to the rear. Original leaded light stained glass door leads to:
Rear Lobby: With walk in pantry with side porch and door to the driveway.
First Floor Landing: Staircase to second floor, double glazed window and doors to:
Bedroom 1: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 3.51m (11ft 6in) Fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, top cupboards, dressing table and drawers. This light and airy room has twin aspects and double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations.
Bedroom 2: 3.5m (11ft 6in) x 3.22m (10ft 7in) Vanity wash hand basin, wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom 3: 2.5m (8ft 2in) x 2.44m (8ft 0in) Useful fitted bed, radiator, double glazed window to the front.
Family Bathroom: Incorporating a quality four piece suite comprising wash hand basin with vanity unit, low flush wc, panelled bath and shower cubicle. Tiling to walls, radiator, double glazed window.
Second Floor Guest Bedroom 4: 5.77m (18ft 11in) (maximum) x 2.01m (6ft 7in) Radiator, two double glazed velux rooflights, built in wardrobe and access to eaves storage space.
En Suite: Incorporating a modern three piece suite comprising wash hand basin with vanity unit, low flush wc and shower cubicle with electric shower. Concealed lighting, tiling to walls, air extractor.
Outside: The property is set back and obscured from the road with substantial gardens to the front with retaining walls, graveled beds, mature trees and shrubs, a driveway leads up with a pathway peeling off to the front door and the driveway continuing providing access to the external Cellar. As the driveway levels there is a decorative steel electric remote controlled gate leading to a block paved driveway with T shaped turning area, the driveway continues to a tandem carport with block paving under and useful storage area and light and power. The substantial gardens have a central lawn flanked with colourful and well tended borders, there is an ornate pond. Pathways run along the side of the lawn leading to further garden area with vegetable and soft fruit patch and useful gardener's store. At the foot of the plot can be found a decked area with pergola over and summer house. To the side of the summer house can be found a brick built barbecue housing with gas flat bed barbecue.
External Cellar: Stairs leading down having full head height with light and power.
Summer House: 2.35m (7ft 9in) (approximate) x 3.16m (10ft 4in) With UPVC double glazed windows. Attractive indian stone veranda which even includes fossil imprints.
Directional Note: From our Stapleford office proceed to the Roach traffic lights turning right onto Toton Lane. The property can be found a short way up the road on the left hand side identified by our For Sale board. Ref 3625
***: We understand this is the current admissions policies of the schools mentioned, we recommend that any intending purchaser should make their own enquiries.
Property Features :
- Approximately One-third Acre Plot
- High Quality Finish
- Four Bedrooms
- Detached House
- Fitted Breakfast Kitchen
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