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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DE72 2WE
For saleListed 212 days
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About
Situated in the highly sought-after village of Shardlow, just a few miles from Derby, this desirable location offers a selection of local inns, restaurants, a village deli, and an excellent primary school.
Recently designated as an Inland Port Heritage Site, for those enjoying leisure pursuits there are attractive walks along the canal, wharf, riverside and surrounding countryside and many other places of interest within easy travelling distance such as Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Easy access to transport links include the M1, M42, A50 and A38, East Midlands Parkway railway station and East Midlands Airport with the Skylink bus service offering direct links to the airport.
Contemporary living accommodation which has been maintained to a very high standard high quality fixtures and fittings.
The property is constructed of brick beneath a roof of slate with the main elevation relieved by hardwood double glazed windows.
The property offers well-appointed four storey accommodation with steps leading to the first floor balcony entrance with wrought-iron railings and an entrance door opening into the entrance hallway having built-in storage, stairs rising the second floor and doors leading off to the living spaces located on this floor.
The study has been fitted with bespoke corner desks and matching storage cupboards, with views over the village green to the front.
Perfect for remote working, creative pursuits, or adaptable as a snug or hobby room.
The bright and airy living room has a Juliet balcony to the rear with French doors and wrought-iron rails providing a lovely view overlooking the garden and the canal beyond.
Feature architectural vertical openings within the walls add a contemporary touch allowing light and sightlines between spaces. Stairs lead off to the ground floor.
The entire lower level is dedicated to an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space with extensive high-gloss cabinetry, integrated appliances, tiled flooring, with architectural recesses decorated with pops of colour to give a contemporary edge, while the sociable layout provides room to cook, dine, and unwind.
A rear lobby leads out to the rear garden with a hardwood exterior door.
Moving back through the property and up onto the second floor where there are two well proportioned bedrooms, both with great views, and the main bathroom which is fitted with a modern and stylish bathroom comprising full-size bath with overhead shower, vanity wash basin with storage beneath, and WC, finished with clean lines and neutral tiling, plus a chrome heated towel rail.
On the top floor stairs lead to the master suite which occupies the entire floor, having a generous bedroom area, eaves storage-perfect fitted wardrobes, and a large skylight with spectacular canal views.
The en-suite shower room has been fitted with a modern walk-in shower, WC, and wash basin, with extensive tiling and more eaves storage.
Outside, the property is set in a great location overlooking the village green spaces. There are two allocated side by side parking spaces to the front and slightly to the left of the property.
To the rear is a fully enclosed rear garden being mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and a paved patio area, plus a timber garden shed.
To view this property, please contact John German Derby office. Agents notes: It is common for property Titles to contain Covenants; a copy of the Land Registry Title is available to view on request.
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Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Two allocated spaces Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band E Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/23032026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain.
If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
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Value & comps
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