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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · S36 8AL
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An exceptionally well-presented family home by award-winning developer Duchy Homes, occupying a desirable position within an exclusive development of only three properties on the outskirts of this highly regarded Pennine market town.
The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, including four double bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The ground floor features a stunning open-plan living kitchen which opens directly onto the rear garden, complemented by a generous dual-aspect lounge, separate dining room and utility.
Positioned close to the Peak District National Park, with open countryside accessible from the doorstep, the property is ideally suited to an active outdoor lifestyle.
An excellent range of local amenities includes highly regarded schools and both bus and rail services, while the M1 motorway is within a short drive, providing convenient access throughout the region and beyond.
Ground Floor A composite entrance door to the rear opens into a generous reception hallway, immediately providing an impressive introduction to the home.
A centrally positioned staircase rises to the first floor, while further features include a useful cloakroom/storage cupboard, full tiling to the floor and a window overlooking the rear garden.
The open-plan living kitchen forms the social heart of the home, providing an exceptional space incorporating the kitchen and a generous dining and sitting area.
Flooded with natural light, the room has a window to the front, while bi-folding doors open directly onto a flagged garden terrace, creating a seamless connection between the interior and garden.
The kitchen is presented with a comprehensive range of fitted furniture, complemented by quartz work surfaces incorporating a drainer and inset stainless-steel sink, together with matching quartz upstands and windowsills.
The work surface extends to form a breakfast bar, naturally dividing the kitchen from the living area while providing an informal and sociable dining space.
A comprehensive range of appliances includes a five-ring gas hob with glass splashback and extractor canopy, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, oven, combination microwave oven and a larder-style fridge freezer.
Tiled flooring extends throughout the entire living space.
The utility room has a continuation of the tiled floor and is fitted with storage furniture, a work surface and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
A double-glazed entrance door opens to the front aspect, while access is provided to a cloakroom presented with a modern two-piece suite and tiling to the walls and floor.
The dining room enjoys a window overlooking the rear garden and offers versatile accommodation, equally suited to use as a formal dining room, home office or additional sitting room.
The lounge is positioned to the front of the property and offers generous accommodation, enjoying a dual-aspect position with a walk-in bay window to the front and an additional window to the side.
First Floor The landing wraps around the centrally positioned staircase and provides access to the loft space. An airing cupboard houses the pressurised hot-water cylinder.
The principal bedroom suite is positioned to the front of the property and offers generous double accommodation, with a window providing excellent levels of natural light and access to a walk-in wardrobe.
The en-suite is presented with a modern suite comprising a shower with fixed glass screen, low-flush W.C. and wall-hung wash basin with vanity storage beneath.
Complementary features include tiling to the walls and floor, a chrome heated towel radiator and a frosted window.
The guest bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook and benefits from en-suite facilities comprising a shower with fixed glass screen, low-flush W.C. and wall-hung wash basin with vanity storage beneath.
The room is complemented by tiled walls and flooring, a chrome heated towel radiator and a frosted window. There are two further double bedrooms.
One is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from fitted wardrobes, while the rear-facing bedroom has a window overlooking the garden.
The family bathroom is presented with a modern four-piece suite comprising a double-ended bath, shower with fixed glass screen, low-flush W.C. and wash hand basin with vanity storage beneath.
The room is finished with tiling to the walls and floor, a chrome heated towel radiator and a frosted window.
Externally To the front of the property is an attractive forecourt garden, enclosed by a combination of dry-stone walling and wrought-iron fencing.
To the rear, a double-width driveway provides off-road parking and access to the detached double garage.
The enclosed garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with established planted borders and a generous flagged terrace providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Laurel hedging and surrounding wrought-iron railings provide a good level of privacy and enclosure.
The garage provides double accommodation and benefits from power, lighting and an electronically operated up-and-over entrance door.
Additional Information A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Council Tax Band – F. EPC Rating – B. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation.
1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only.
Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction.
In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans.
Fine & Country or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer.
We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Fine & Country accept no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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