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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DE7 6PQ
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About
Derbyshire Properties are delighted to offer for sale this well-proportioned modern semi-detached home, ideally suited to first-time buyers, young families and those looking to downsize.
Offered for sale with no upward chain, the property represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home they can move into and enjoy, with an immediate viewing strongly recommended.
Situated on a popular residential estate, the property offers well-planned accommodation comprising an entrance hallway, guest cloakroom/WC, spacious lounge and generous kitchen/dining room to the ground floor.
To the first floor, the landing provides access to three double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, alongside a separate family bathroom.
Externally, the property occupies a corner plot with well-maintained gardens to the front, side and rear.
Further benefits include a driveway providing off-road parking and a garage with an up-and-over door, lighting and power.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Accessed via a front entrance door, the welcoming hallway provides a light and airy introduction to the property.
Features include a double-glazed window, wall-mounted radiator, staircase rising to the first-floor landing, wall-mounted heating control panel and useful under-stairs storage alcove.
Guest Cloakroom/WC Fitted with a low-level WC and wall-mounted wash hand basin, complemented by a wall-mounted radiator, wood-effect flooring and ceiling-mounted extractor fan.
Lounge A spacious reception room enjoying plenty of natural light from two double-glazed windows to the front elevation.
Further features include two wall-mounted radiators and a TV aerial point, creating a comfortable space for relaxing and entertaining.
Kitchen/Dining Room A particularly generous kitchen and dining space fitted with a range of modern wall and base units, complemented by roll-edge work surfaces incorporating a one-and-a-half-bowl stainless-steel sink and drainer with mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, electric oven, four-ring gas hob with mirrored splashback, stainless-steel extractor canopy and fridge/freezer.
Additional provision includes under-counter space and plumbing for a washing machine, together with wood-effect flooring and a double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
The dining area offers a useful under-stairs storage cupboard, wall-mounted radiator and double-glazed doors opening onto the rear garden.
There is ample space for a substantial dining table, making this an ideal area for everyday family living and entertaining.
First Floor Landing Accessed via the main entrance hallway, the first-floor landing provides internal doors leading to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Further features include a wall-mounted radiator and ceiling hatch providing loft access.
Bedroom 1 A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a double-glazed window to the front elevation, wall-mounted radiator, TV aerial point and fitted double wardrobe.
En-Suite Fitted with a low-level WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin and shower enclosure with mains-fed shower attachment.
Additional features include vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, double-glazed obscured window, ceiling-mounted spotlights and extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 A further double bedroom with a double-glazed window to the front elevation, wall-mounted radiator and TV aerial point.
Bedroom 3 A third bedroom with a double-glazed window overlooking the rear elevation, wall-mounted radiator and useful storage alcove.
Bathroom Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin and bath.
Complementary features include partially tiled walls, vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, double-glazed obscured window, ceiling-mounted spotlights and extractor fan.
Outside The property occupies an attractive corner plot, with established hedgerow boundaries providing a degree of privacy from the street.
A lawn extends around the front and side elevations, with a paved pathway leading to the main entrance.
To the side, a block-paved driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the garage, which benefits from an up-and-over door, lighting and power.
An additional lawned area offers potential for further parking, subject to any necessary alterations and permissions.
Gated access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind.
The garden features a timber-decked seating terrace, lawn and gravelled area, all enclosed by timber fencing to create a pleasant outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining. Disclaimer 1.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Derbyshire Properties have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Derbyshire Properties have not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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