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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · DN22 7BP
Sold STCListed 229 days
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About
Barge Estates are delighted to present this elegant four-bedroom mid-terrace residence, beautifully positioned on the highly sought-after Babworth Road in Retford.
From the moment you approach the property, its attractive façade and striking period character create an immediate sense of charm and distinction.
Stepping through the grand entrance, you are welcomed by a stunning hallway featuring a graceful staircase, setting a wonderful first impression and hinting at the character that continues throughout the home.
The property offers three generously proportioned reception rooms, each providing a versatile and inviting living space.
The principal lounge is particularly impressive, with a beautiful bay window allowing natural light to pour into the room, complemented by an open fireplace, tall ceilings, and elegant period detailing including a ceiling rose and decorative architraves.
The dining room, currently utilised as a bedroom, offers flexibility for modern living and enjoys patio doors that open out to the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor space.
The snug provides a cosy and intimate setting, enhanced by a charming multi fuel stove - an ideal retreat during the colder months.
The kitchen is fitted with complementary wall and base units and benefits from large patio doors that flood the space with natural light. A convenient understairs W.C.
is also located on the ground floor and leads to the cellar, providing valuable additional storage.
Ascending to the first floor, the property reveals four well-proportioned bedrooms, many of which feature beautiful fireplaces, original period features, and fitted storage, continuing the home's sense of character and heritage.
The bathroom has been recently renovated and thoughtfully designed to create a luxurious and relaxing space, featuring a stunning roll-top bath, a corner shower, and dual handwash basins.
Externally, the property enjoys a south-facing rear garden designed for low maintenance, complete with a block-paved seating area that provides a delightful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.
The garden also benefits from external storage.
Babworth Road is widely regarded as one of Retford's most prestigious residential addresses, characterised by its elegant period homes and established setting.
The location offers a wonderful blend of tranquillity and convenience, with Retford's charming town centre just a short distance away, providing an array of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and traditional pubs.
For families and professionals alike, the area benefits from well-regarded local schools and beautiful surrounding countryside, perfect for walking and outdoor pursuits.
Retford railway station also offers excellent commuter connections, including direct services to London King's Cross in approximately 90 minutes, making this an ideal location for those seeking the balance of market town living with accessible city links.
This charming period home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of character and space in one of Retford's most desirable locations.
Entrance Wooden door, wooden flooring, central heating radiator, partial panelling, coving, stairs leading to the first floor, understairs W.C with stairs to the cellar, Lounge Wooden flooring, large bay window, open fireplace, coving, ceiling rose.
Reception Room Carpet flooring, feature fireplace, central heating radiator, patio doors, coving, ceiling rose.
Dining Room/Snug Laminate flooring, side aspect window, multi fuel stove, central heating radiator.
Kitchen Tiled flooring, complimentary wall and base units, Hotpoint oven and microwave, sink with mixer tap and drainage, gas hob with extractor fan, tiled splash back, space for a washing machine, side aspect window, rear patio doors, side aspect window, space for a large fridge/freezer.
Landing Carpet flooring, panelled walls. Bedroom One Wooden flooring, front aspect window, feature fireplace, rear aspect window.
Bedroom Two Carpet flooring, central heating radiator, front aspect window. Bedroom Three Carpet flooring, central heating radiator, side aspect window, fitted storage.
Bedroom Four Carpet flooring, central heating radiator, front aspect window.
Bathroom Dual sinks with vanity units, enclosed corner shower, roll top bath, W.C, wall mounted radiator, wall panelling, laminate herringbone effect flooring, side aspect obscure window.
To the front of the property is a spacious lawn area with planted boards and a pathway leading to the entrance, to the rear is a large block paved area with brick-built storage and paved access to the reception room from the patio doors.
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Services Please note, we have not tested the services or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
Floorplans The floorplans within these particulars are for identification purposes only, they are representational and are not to scale.
Accuracy and proportions should be checked by prospective purchasers at the property.
General Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
Barge Estates use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair trading Regulations 2008.
The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers.
It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents.
Barge Estates does not have any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.
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