Garden Garage Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating

Spacious 3 bedroom detached family home in the delightful village of Melbourne. Featuring:

UPVC Double glazed security windows
Professionally fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms
Security lights and alarm box
Recent modern kitchen with fitted white storage
units, cooker and dishwasher
Pantry with plenty of shelf space also
currently housing washing machine, small freezer, ironing board, iron and airer
Light and airy hall with downstairs cloakroom
including WC and sink
Spacious lounge with Portuguese marble fireplace
Extended dining room with area available for
study/ lounge area
Low maintenance front and rear garden
Long and wide brick built garage with separate
rear entrance
Patio area at rear

Very well located in East Midlands near M1, A38, A50, M42. Within walking distance of all key amenities in the village. Very good state of repair throughout. Relatively new fitted kitchen with plenty of storage and fold down table, bathroom including Mira shower and corner bath, garden makeover - rear garden also has patio area. 2 double bedrooms (one with shower and sink) plus single bedroom - fitted wardrobes throughout all. Double glazing throughout. Kitchen has additional shelved pantry which currently houses washing machine, freezer, iron and ironing board. Nice warm house and cheap to heat - Central heating enhanced a few years ago together with cavity wall insulation and loft insulation plus economy seven for night use of dryer and washing machine. Good sized rooms. Enclosed front and rear gardens. Long garage which also houses dryer and extra freezer. Some carpets, blinds, curtains, lampshades and built in dishwasher negotiable. Shed negotiable. Extended dining room currently allows for study area as well as good dining room size. 2 toilets. Own drive allows for 3 car parking plus garage. Good schools - Melbourne Infants & Junior plus Chellaston Secondary. Boutiques, newsagent, restaurants, post office, convenience store and small supermarket, hairdressers, cafe, electrical retailer, travel agent, beauty salons in close walking distance and further pictures. Very desirable location.

UPVC door with feature stained glass opens directly to:

Entrance Hall

16'5" x 4'1" with staircase off. Double radiator. Power point and telephone socket. Smoke alarm. Under stairs cupboard housing gas meter, vacuum cleaner and shelved for shoes. Ryalux V & A series carpet with Scotchguard throughout hallways, stairs and landing. Carpets are separately negotiable.

Downstairs Cloakroom

With wash basin and low flush WC. Fitted storage cupboards housing electricity meter and fuse box (latest fuse box professionally installed a few years ago). Carpet included in price.

Lounge

15' x 11' featuring Portuguese Rosa marble fire surround and complete with Baxi fire included in house price. Back boiler providing full central heating and domestic hot water supply. UPVC bay window to front aspect, complete with wide shelf. TV point Double radiator thermostatically controlled. Coving to ceiling. Two brass dimmer settings for main central light and for wall light. Lights are separately negotiable. 6 plug sockets. Brass light fittings included.
Under carpet wired for speaker output from Lounge Hi Fi wiring included in sale. Carpet negotiable.

Dining Room

15'2" X 9'6". Entered via lounge glass double doors. Also exit to patio area at rear. Used as a good sized dining room - also with a study/piano area with internet access via BT socket. 6 plug sockets. Brass light fittings included. Under carpet wired for speaker output from Lounge Hi Fi ? wiring included in sale. Carpet negotiable.

Kitchen

9' x 8'10". Professionally refitted. New linoleum Feb 05. Silver blind and silver Franke sink with white dimpled effect tiles and grey /black mottle rolled edge worktops which are designed to withstand extreme hot temperatures. Collapsible table in same worktop finish provides for a spacious kitchen or instant breakfast bar.

Electrolux ceramic hob and oven with standard oven/grill plus fan oven, complete with overhead extractor hood and fan.

Subdued lighting with individual switches under the cupboards are complemented by a bank of three switches controlling the main light, pantry light and external welcoming lights.

Multiple white fitted cupboards and drawers provide plenty of storage space and there is space for a fridge and fitted dishwasher. Dishwasher is available separately by negotiation. The kitchen has a pantry with ample shelving and is plumbed for a washing machine, which is currently housed together with a small freezer.

Thermostatically controlled radiator. Aerial point for second aerial in roof plus six electrical sockets and phone point (not currently used).

The external door leads to the side of the property.

Light and airy staircase leading to:

First floor landing with UPVC glass side window. Smoke alarm. White Georgian- style doors with brass furniture leading off landing to:

Bedroom One

12'2" x 11' (excluding wardrobe depth 12'2" x 9'). Professionally fitted (end 2006) wardrobes with matching bedside cabinets and headboard. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Telephone point. UPVC security window overlooking front aspect. Fitted carpet separately negotiable.

Bedroom Two

11'1" x 11'10". Spacious second double bedroom. Professionally fitted wardrobe and large drawer unit along full length of the large double glazed unit with two way inward opening security window. Shower cubicle provides ideal en suite facilities for guest or for main bedroom, complete with single pedestal white wash basin with gold taps and round mirror. Timed fan operated by pull cord. Mira Event shower provides a powerful spray. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

Bedroom Three

7'5" x 7'. Professionally fitted (end 2006) single wardrobe with drawer units. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Large front UPVC window with open outlook North East. Roller blind, lampshade and curtains available separately by negotiation. Carpet negotiable.

Family Bathroom - New end 2003

Two UPVC windows provide good natural light
Tiled on three walls in large dimpled white ceramic and checkerboard blue and white finish, this room will remain neutral, with one large wall available for colour choice. Blinds available by separate negotiation. Five halogen spotlights recessed into the ceiling help create a luxury effect. Light grey and silver print echoes checkerboard design on tiles and blinds. Modern white suite comprising a corner bath with good Mira shower overhead (with timed extractor fan), plus low flush WC and wall mounted stylish sink.

Switches for fan and shower neatly housed in airing cupboard which has extensive shelving above lagged hot water cylinder. Central heating controls on digital display box independently controlling water and heating.

Access to largely boarded loft through wide hatch. Electric points allow for lighting by lamp. Also a draw cord battery powered unit (never used by current owners).

Outside

Front Garden

Walled front garden with swing gates. Low maintenance small lawn and crazed paving approach to front door. Cherry Blossom Tree, shrubs and conifers provide for attractive, tidy presentation.

Back Garden

Fences are recently installed and stained with Red Cedar Cuprinol. Trellis around the edge of the garden provides for private screening. Wooden decking steps lead up into grassed area which is bordered by decking topped brick wall.

Patio area provides good space for Bar B Q, patio furniture and rotary washing line. Some furniture available by separate negotiation including specially designed shed for useful extra storage.

Brick garage is well served with shelving and storage space from old kitchen cabinets. Accessed from the front via lockable up-and-over door, from the rear by lockable solid door. Light switches at both ends of the garage control two strip lights, enabling good lighting for winter tasks in the garage. Long garage currently used for freezer storage and tumble dryer installation.

Spacious enough to fit a large family saloon car with reasonable access to side doors and hatchback.

Guttering replaced 2003.

Other Information

Plenty of power points through the house, as well as three separately available telephone lines (one only used currently).

All rooms except bathroom, hallway and downstairs toilet have thermostatically controlled radiators and all rooms are double glazed, with units resealed in March 04. Tenure is Freehold.

All apparatus is working well to the best of our knowledge, however an independent assessment is recommended for peace of mind. The particulars here are not intended to be statements or representations of fact.

All dimensions are approximate and should not be taken as guaranteed, but for guidance. They do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

Economy 7 heating is available at the house and is used extensively currently with timer plugs, contributing to a low energy bill for the house. See websites below for more information on Melbourne.
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