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See how verdicts work1-bedroom semi-detached house · DE24 0FD
For saleReduced £5k (−3.8%) on 20 OctListed 24 days
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Charming One Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage | Character Features | Delightful Garden | No Chain A charming one bedroom, one bathroom semi-detached cottage situated on Boulton Lane in the popular Alvaston area of Derby.
Full of character and recently carpeted throughout, this delightful home offers cosy accommodation arranged over two floors, together with a lovely enclosed cottage garden to the rear.
The property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, character beamed ceilings and a modern combination boiler, and is offered for sale with no upward chain.
Accommodation Ground Floor Lounge A welcoming reception room featuring an attractive beamed ceiling, fireplace and surround, built-in cabinet and TV stand.
UPVC double glazed window and door, wall lighting, radiator and stairs rising to the first floor.
Kitchen A smartly appointed kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, matching cupboards and drawers, display cabinet and laminate work surfaces.
Features include tiled walls, electric oven, gas hob and space for a washing machine.
UPVC double glazed window overlooks the rear garden, with attractive beamed ceiling, vinyl flooring, radiator and useful understairs storage.
Rear Lobby With UPVC double glazed door providing access to the garden, vinyl flooring and space for a fridge-freezer.
Shower Room Fitted with a shower enclosure incorporating a low-profile tray and screen, mains-fed chrome shower, wash basin and WC.
Further features include vinyl flooring, UPVC double glazed window and chrome heated towel rail.
First Floor Landing / Study Area A particularly useful and versatile space which could be utilised as a dressing area or home study.
There is a rear-facing UPVC double glazed window, radiator and deep storage cupboard housing the modern combination boiler.
Bedroom A generous double bedroom with front-facing UPVC double glazed window and radiator beneath, offering ample space for a range of bedroom furniture.
Outside To the front of the property there is street parking.
To the rear is a delightful enclosed cottage-style garden, featuring a combination of planted borders, seating area and a useful garden shed.
The garden is enclosed by fencing and a feature brick wall, with gated access leading to a shared passageway.
Location & Local Amenities The property is conveniently positioned in Alvaston, an established and popular residential area to the south-east of Derby.
Boulton Lane provides easy access to a range of everyday amenities, with local shops, grocery stores, cafés, public houses, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries all available within the surrounding area.
Nearby Alvaston Park provides attractive open green space, walking routes and recreational facilities, making the location particularly appealing for those wanting access to outdoor space close to home.
Derby city centre is readily accessible, offering a wider selection of shopping, leisure, dining and cultural facilities, while nearby retail areas provide further convenience for day-to-day requirements.
Transport Links The property is well placed for access to Derby’s road network, with Boulton Lane providing convenient routes towards Derby city centre and surrounding areas.
The nearby A6 and A5111 provide connections across Derby and towards the wider regional road network, while the A50 is accessible for journeys towards Nottingham, Leicester and the M1.
Regular local bus services operate through Alvaston, providing convenient connections into Derby city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Derby railway station is also accessible by road and public transport, providing rail services to destinations including Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester and London.
Key Features * Charming one bedroom semi-detached cottage * Character features including beamed ceilings * Generous double bedroom * Useful first-floor landing suitable for study/dressing area * Smartly appointed kitchen * Ground floor shower room * Gas central heating * UPVC double glazing * Newly carpeted throughout * Delightful enclosed cottage garden * Garden shed * Street parking * Convenient Alvaston location * Excellent access to local amenities and transport links * No upward chain
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