3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE12 8QJ
Sold STCListed 261 days
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About
Set towards the head of a quiet cul-de-sac, this extended semi-detached home offers modern, flexible living with a standout 7-metre wide living dining kitchen and a larger than average rear garden which is ideal for families, professionals and buyers seeking space to grow.
The ground floor has been thoughtfully extended to create a superb flow of accommodation.
To the front, the lounge enjoys a large picture window, while double doors open through to the heart of the home: a stylish and expansive living dining kitchen.
Flooded with natural light, this impressive space features double doors and a further single door opening directly onto the rear garden, making it perfect for entertaining, family life and indoor-outdoor living.
The kitchen is well equipped with a built-in oven, hob and extractor, integrated dishwasher and ample worktop and storage space.
Beyond the kitchen, there is a useful utility/laundry room and a ground floor WC, adding to the practicality of the layout.
A second reception room offers versatility and works equally well as a playroom, home office or snug , making this home ideal for modern lifestyles and home working.
To the first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms alongside a well-proportioned single bedroom.
The family bathroom is stylishly finished and fitted with a contemporary suite and a shower over the bath.
Outside, the property benefits from parking and a rear garden that is larger than average for the development, with a decked seating area and lawn, great for children, pets and summer entertaining.
The location is another key selling point.
The village centre of Barrow upon Soar is within easy walking distance, offering a range of cafés, shops, pubs and takeaways, along with both primary and secondary schools, the village park and excellent community amenities.
This is a popular and well connected village that works well for commuters and families alike. Agent Note: There is a restrictive covenant meaning no business can be conducted from this property.
Services: Mains water, gas, electric, drainage and broadband are connected to this property.
Available mobile phone coverage: EE (Good) O2 (Good) Three (Okay) Vodaphone (Good) (Information supplied by Ofcom via Spectre) Available broadband: Standard / Superfast (Information supplied by Ofcom via Spectre) Potential purchasers are advised to seek their own advice as to the suitability of the services and mobile phone coverage, the above is for guidance only.
Flood Risk: Very low risk of surface water flooding / Very low risk river and sea flooding (Information supplied by gov.uk and purchasers are advised to seek their own legal advice) Tenure: Freehold Local Council / Tax Band: Charnwood Borough Council / C (Improvement Indicator: No) Floor plan: Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, all measurements are approximate and not to scale.
The floor plan is for illustrative purposes only.
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Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Hipla via their online portal once you have had an offer accepted on a property.
The cost of these checks is £25 (incl. VAT) per person, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Hipla, and is non-refundable.
We will receive some of the fee taken by Hipla to compensate for our role in the provision of these checks.
EPC Rating: C Dining Kichen 3.0m x 7.4m 7.4m x 3m max Lounge 3.3m x 4.8m Playroom / Study 1.9m x 2.7m Utility / Laundry 1.3m x 1.9m Bedroom 3.0m x 3.9m Bedroom 3.0m x 3.3m Bedroom 2.2m x 2.5m Parking - Driveway
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About Derwent Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LE12
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