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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DE6 5HA
For saleReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 26 OctListed 214 days
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About
This impressive bespoke detached family home is situated in a highly regarded residential location within the village of Draycott in the Clay.
Occupying a generous plot with fabulous open countryside views to the rear, this individual property offers sizeable proportions and high-quality construction.
While the home is in need of some cosmetic upgrading and improvement, it represents an outstanding opportunity to create a premier residence tailored to a buyer's specific tastes.
The ground floor opens with a magnificent entrance hall leading to a versatile arrangement of living spaces.
This includes a through-sitting room featuring a dressed brick chimney breast with an inset multi-fuel burner, a separate formal dining room, and a flexible study which could easily serve as a fifth bedroom.
The heart of the home is the open-plan breakfast kitchen, fully equipped with integrated AEG appliances, which flows seamlessly into a bright conservatory with garden access.
A guest cloakroom and internal access to the double garage complete the lower level.
Upstairs, a large and airy landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms, most of which benefit from built-in wardrobes.
The expansive master suite features its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom featuring both a panelled bath and a separate quadrant shower.
The exterior is equally impressive, featuring a sweeping block-paved driveway that provides extensive parking and leads to an attached double garage with twin electric roller doors.
The rear of the property boasts a completely walled, landscaped garden that backs directly onto open fields, offering a private and picturesque backdrop for outdoor entertaining on the large patio and lawned areas.
Hallway - Accessed via a uPVC double-glazed front door with matching side windows to the front elevation, this welcoming hallway features a central heating radiator, a useful under-stairs storage cupboard, and a staircase rising to the first-floor landing.
Internal doors lead to: Cloakroom/W.C. - Fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback.
A uPVC double-glazed frosted window to the side elevation provides natural light. Also housing the main alarm control unit and a central heating radiator.
Lounge - A bright and spacious dual-aspect reception room with a uPVC double-glazed window to the front and sliding patio doors opening onto the rear garden.
Features include a central heating radiator and an attractive open log-burning fireplace with tiled hearth and exposed brick backdrop, creating a charming focal point.
Dining Room - A versatile space ideal for formal dining, though equally suited as a playroom, additional reception room, or home office.
Includes a uPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation and a central heating radiator.
Study - A useful home office space with a uPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation and a central heating radiator.
Kitchen - Well-appointed with a range of matching base and eye-level units, drawers, and wood-effect work surfaces with complementary tiling.
Features include a composite sink with drainer, electric hob with oven and grill, and space for appliances including a fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Two rear-facing windows provide ample natural light.
A timber glazed door leads to: Conservatory - A lovely addition to the home, with uPVC double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations and an external door opening to the garden.
Finished with timber flooring and an electric radiator, offering a pleasant space to enjoy garden views year-round.
Double Garage - Equipped with two electric up-and-over doors, an oil-fired central heating boiler, power supply, water tap, and a timber side access door.
Landing - With a uPVC double-glazed window to the front and a Velux window to the side, the landing is light and airy.
Includes two radiators, a smoke alarm, loft access, and a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with shelving.
Doors lead to: Bedroom One - A spacious principal bedroom with a uPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and dressing table.
Access to: En-Suite - A modern three-piece suite comprising a shower cubicle, low-level WC, and wash hand basin with mixer tap.
Finished with tiled walls, a chrome heated towel radiator, and a double-glazed window.
Bedroom Two - A generously sized room with a uPVC double-glazed window to the rear, enjoying far-reaching views over open fields. Includes a central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three - With a rear-facing uPVC double-glazed window, central heating radiator, and fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, offering ample storage.
Bedroom Four - A dual-aspect room with windows to both front and rear elevations, two radiators, and fitted mirrored wardrobes with shelving and hanging space.
Family Bathroom - Fitted with a four-piece suite including a bath with mixer tap, corner shower cubicle, low-level WC, and wash hand basin.
Complemented by tiled walls, a chrome heated towel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, and a frosted uPVC double-glazed window to the side.
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