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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DE7 5BF
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About
*** HIDDEN GEM! *** Tucked away at the end of a lovely cul-de-sac in Ilkeston, this impressive 4 bed semi has been fully refurbished and EXTENDED to the rear.
Offering much more than meets the eye, it is PRICED TO SELL and viewing is recommended.
The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors and comprises in brief: entrance hall, downstairs wc, kitchen and a generous lounge with orangery overlooking the lovely rear garden and allowing an abundance of natural light to flow in.
Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to the generous primary bedroom with en suite, bedroom 4 and the family bathroom.
Bedrooms 2 & 3 can be found on the 2nd floor, along with a further bathroom for convenience.
Outside, the plot has also been transformed into a beautiful space which requires little maintenance, whilst a driveway & detached garage to the front provide off street parking.
This location a short distance of Ilkeston Town Centre where there is a wealth of amenities and excellent transport links including bus & train. Call us now on (option 1) to arrange a viewing.
Entrance Hall Composite entrance door to the front, stairs to the first floor, tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Doors to the kitchen, lounge & WC.
WC WC, vanity sink unit, chrome heated towel rail and obscured uPVC double glazed window to the front.
Lounge 4.75m x 4.34m (15' 7" x 14' 3") Feature real flame gas fire, vertical radiator, under stairs storage and open to the orangery.
Kitchen 3.96m x 2.56m (13' 0" x 8' 5") a range of matching wall & base units, works surfaces incorporating an inset sink & drainer unit. Space for Range style cooker with extractor over.
Plumbing for washing machine & dishwasher. UPVC double glazed window to the front and ceiling spotlights.
Orangery 3.83m x 3.3m (12' 7" x 10' 10") Brick & uPVC double glazed construction, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, glass apex roof and French doors to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing Doors to bedrooms 1, 4, storage cupboard and family bathroom. Stairs to second floor.
Primary Bedroom 4.13m x 3.32m (13' 7" x 10' 11") 2 uPVC double glazed windows to the rear, fitted furniture and vertical radiator. Door to the en suite.
En Suite 3 piece suite in white comprising WC, vanity sink unit and shower cubicle with dual rainfall effect shower over.
Obscured uPVC double glazed windows to the side, extractor fan, vertical radiator and ceiling spotlights.
Bedroom 4 3.02m x 2.75m reducing to 2.64m (9' 11" x 9' 0") UPVC double glazed window to the front, built in wardrobe and vertical radiator.
Family Bathroom 3 piece suite in white comprising WC, concealed cistern WC, vanity sink unit and bath with mains fed rainfall effect shower over.
Obscured uPVC double glazed window to the front, vertical radiator, ceiling spotlights and extractor fan. Landing Doors to bedrooms 2 & 3 and bathroom 2.
Bedroom 2 3.68m x 2.74m (12' 1" x 9' 0") UPVC double glazed bay window to the front and radiator.
Bedroom 3 3.57m x 2.75m (11' 9" x 9' 0") UPVC double glazed window to the rear, fitted furniture, access to the attic and radiator.
Bathroom 2 3 piece suite in white comprising concealed cistern WC, vanity sink unit and bath with mains fed shower over. Vertical radiator and ceiling spotlights.
Outside To the front of the property a tarmacadam driveway provides off road parking for 2 cars leading to the detached single garage with up & over door and power.
The low maintenance rear garden comprises 2 paved patio seating areas, artificial lawn, flower bed borders with a range of plants & shrubs and is enclosed by timber fencing to the perimeter with gated access to the side.
To the side of the property is an artificial lawn, timber built shed and external tap enclosed by timber fencing to the perimeter with gated access to the side.
Value & comps
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