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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · NG23 5TY
No longer listedListed 44 days
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About
Guide price £675,000 to £700,000.
Designed and built by the current owners around two years ago, this impeccably presented residence oozes quality and is located in a select development of just three other houses.
Set in the sought after village of Claypole and accessed via a gated entrance, the accommodation boasts a large open plan kitchen/dining/family room, utility, sitting room, cloakroom, office/study, five bedrooms, en-suite and dressing room to the master, and a family bathroom.
This delightful home has off road parking, a triple garage and a rear garden with countryside views.
Situation And Amenities The sought after village of Claypole is situated approximately 5 miles south east of the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent, where there is a fast track railway link to London Kings Cross from Newark North gate station taking just over an hour.
There is also access to Lincoln and Nottingham via Newark Castle station. Claypole is located with access onto the A1, with links to Grantham, and Lincoln (via the A46).
The village benefits from a good range of amenities including a village shop, coffee shop, local butchers, hairdressers, (Five Bells) public house and restaurant, village hall and an excellent Primary school.
Accommodation Upon entering the front door, this leads into: Reception Hallway (11' 8'' x 9' 10'' (3.55m x 2.99m)) This spacious reception hallway has a vaulted ceiling, the staircase rising to the first floor, a large window overlooking the front aspect, and doors into the sitting room, the cloakroom and the kitchen/dining/family space.
The hallway has lvt flooring with underfloor heating and spotlights to the ceiling.
Ground Floor Cloakroom (5' 4'' x 3' 1'' (1.62m x 0.94m)) The cloakroom has an opaque window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a low level WC and wash hand basin with storage below.
There are spotlights to the ceiling and lvt flooring with underfloor heating.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Space (36' 5'' x 16' 11'' (11.11m x 5.16m) (at widest points)) This fantastic space is ideal for entertaining family and friends.
The kitchen area has a large window overlooking the front aspect and is fitted with a range of contemporary base and wall units with Quartz work surfaces.
There is a large Smeg butler style stainless steel sink with Quooker tap, and integrated appliances include a Bosch double oven and microwave, an AEG induction hob with flush extractor, dishwasher, wine cooler and fridge/freezer.
In addition there is an Island with Quartz work surface, further units below and seating area. The room has a wood burning stove, two windows overlooking the rear garden and bi-fold doors to the side.
There are spotlights to the ceiling and lvt flooring with underfloor heating, and a recess for a television screen above the fireplace. A door leads into the utility room.
Utility Room (6' 6'' x 6' 2'' (1.97m x 1.89m)) The utility room has a window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a further range of wall and base units with work surfaces.
The room has lvt flooring with underfloor heating, and spotlights to the ceiling.
Sitting Room (18' 8'' x 14' 2'' (5.68m x 4.33m)) This spacious reception room has a window to the rear elevation and a door providing access to the study.
The sitting room has a living flame effect electric fire, recess for a television, spotlights to the ceiling and underfloor heating.
Office (11' 10'' x 8' 7'' (3.60m x 2.61m)) The office has a window to the front aspect and is enhanced with a range of built-in cupboards and drawers including a desk for two chairs.
There are spotlights to the ceiling and lvt flooring with underfloor heating.
First Floor Landing The staircase rises from the reception hallway to the first floor landing which provides access to all five bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The landing has spotlights to the ceiling.
Master Bedroom (15' 1'' x 13' 11'' (4.61m x 4.24m)) A fabulous room having two windows to the side elevation enjoying wonderful views of the neighbouring countryside, together with two remote controlled Velux skylight windows.
There is a vaulted ceiling with spotlights and a radiator. French doors lead to a Juliette balcony. Doors lead into the walk-in wardrobe and the en-suite.
En-Suite (10' 8'' x 4' 11'' (3.26m x 1.50m)) The well appointed en-suite has a Velux skylight window and is fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with rainwater head shower, low level WC and a wash hand basin with storage beneath.
The room has a vaulted ceiling with spotlights, a ceramic tiled floor and part tiling to the walls, a heated towel rail and an extractor fan.
Walk-In Wardrobe The walk-in wardrobe has an opaque window to the side elevation and is fitted with a range of built-in shelves and drawers. The room has spotlights to the ceiling and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (12' 1'' x 9' 1'' (3.68m x 2.78m)) Having a window to the front elevation, spotlights to the ceiling and a radiator. Access to the loft space is obtained from here.
Bedroom Three (14' 3'' x 9' 0'' (4.34m x 2.75m)) A further good sized double bedroom having a window to the front elevation, a radiator and spotlights to the ceiling.
Bedroom Four (14' 4'' x 9' 0'' (4.37m x 2.75m)) Bedroom four is also a good sized double and has a window to the rear elevation, spotlights to the ceiling and a radiator.
Bedroom Five (11' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.36m x 2.45m)) Bedroom five has a window to the front elevation, spotlights to the ceiling and a radiator.
Family Bathroom (9' 10'' x 6' 4'' (3.0m x 1.92m)) The well appointed family bathroom has an opaque window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a bath, separate shower cubicle with mains rainwater head shower, wash hand basin with storage unit below, and a low level WC.
The room has spotlights to the ceiling, a towel radiator, extractor fan, a tiled floor and part tiling to the walls.
Outside The property is accessed via electrically operated remote controlled gates which lead onto a shared driveway between the four houses, this in turn leads to the driveway to number 4 which provides parking for several vehicles.
Garaging (0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0m x 0m)) The triple garage is sub-divided into one double and one single garage with an opening connecting the two.
The double garage (5.49m x 4.88m) has electrically operated doors to the front and a personnel door into the garden. The single garage (4.88m x 3.01m) also has an electrically operated door.
Both garages are equipped with power and lighting. There is a Zappi EV charger located in the garage.
Rear Garden The rear garden comprises a contemporary patio area ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining. There is a good sized lawn with timber built beds containing a variety of shrubs.
There is also an outside tap. From the rear garden views of the neighbouring countryside can be enjoyed. Council Tax The property is in Band F.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Air source heating is installed. The ground floor has underfloor heating which is zoned. The property is double glazed.
Service/Estate Rent Charge We have been informed by the vendor that there is an annual service/estate rent charge of £180.00 payable to the management company O Croft Ltd.
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