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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · DE56 2TP
Listing removedReduced £45k (−6.5%) on 21 AugListed 184 days
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About
Occupying a popular and convenient location is this attractive traditional built executive detached residence representing an ideal opportunity for the discerning purchaser looking to acquire a spacious versatile and beautifully presented accommodation, situated on the north side of Belper known as Lodge Drive.
Benefitting from breath taking views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside and the iconic East Mill.
Having gardens to the front and rear, driveway providing generous off road parking and tandem garage.
Internally the property is finished to an impeccably high standard offering well equipped and proportioned living accommodation along with the benefit of sealed unit PVCu double glazing and gas central heating.
A recommended internal inspection will reveal a reception hall with staircase to the first floor landing, shower room/ WC, bedroom five/office, modern open plan dining kitchen, utility, lounge with feature fireplace and French doors to the rear garden with views.
To the first floor a master with French doors to the viewing terrace, bedroom two with en suite shower room and two further well proportioned bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom having a four piece suite.
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Entrance Hall The property is entered via a composite door having glazed insert and matching side panel, recessed ceiling lighting, quality wood grain effect flooring, collumne radiator and stairs off to the first floor landing.
Shower Room / Wc Having a modern three piece suite comprising of a walk-in tiled shower with electric Mira shower unit, concealed cistern WC with vanity hand wash basin.
Chrome ladder style heated towel rail, PVCu double glazed opaque windows to the front elevation and recessed ceiling lighting.
Bedroom Five / Office (3.15m x 2.45m (10'4" x 8'0" )) This versatile room positioned opposite the family shower room has a PVCu double glazed window to the front elevation over looking the garden, central heating radiator, wall panelling and ceiling light.
Dining Kitchen (10.16m x 3.12m (33'3" x 10'2" )) Having a high quality fitted kitchen comprising of a range of base wall and matching drawer units with quartz work surfaces over incorporating an inset sink with chrome swan neck Quooker boiling tap, Insinkerator system, Integrated five ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor canopy over, glass fronted wine fridge, neff twin double ovens, integrated fridge, freezer and dish washer.
Recessed ceiling lighting, tiled flooring, three column radiator, mood lighting, PVCu double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.
Composite door to the side aspect with opaque insert and cupboard housing the Ideal gas boiler which services the domestic hot water and central heating system.
Utility Having space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. PVCu double glazed opaque windows to the side elevation and recessed ceiling lighting.
Lounge (6.27m x 3.89m (20'6" x 12'9" )) This beautiful room is generously proportioned and enjoys an abundance for natural light having two PVCu picture windows and French doors to the rear garden aspect taking advantage of the fine aspect and views.
The focal point of the room is a feature electric living flame fire, recessed ceiling lighting, column radiator and wood grain effect flooring. Television point.
To The First Floor Landing Having a PVCu double glazed window to the side elevation, central heating radiator, ceiling light and airing cupboard housing the domestic hot water tank.
Bedroom One (3.14m max x 4.19m extending 4.85m (10'3" max x 13') Having a feature LED ceiling lighting, fitted wardrobe, column radiator, television point and PVCu French doors enjoying the fine aspect and views leading to the viewing terrace.
Bedroom Two (3.07m x 3.30m extending 3.90m (10'0" x 10'9" exte) Having a PVCu double glazed window to the rear elevation enjoying the fine aspect and view, central heating radiator and ceiling light.
Fitted wardrobe and door to en suite. En Suite Having a three piece suite comprising of close couple WC, vanity hand wash basin and a tiled shower cubicle having a Mira electric shower.
Chrome ladder style heated towel rail and complimentary wall tiling.
Bedroom Three (2.50m x 3.14m (8'2" x 10'3" )) Having a PVCu double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator and ceiling light.
Bedroom Four (3.91m x 2.24m (12'9" x 7'4" )) Having a PVCu double glazed window to the rear elevation enjoying a fine aspect and view, central heating radiator and ceiling light.
Luxury Family Bathroom Having a four piece suite comprising of a concealed cistern WC with vanity hand wash basin having fitted cabinet, bath with panelled side and shower attachment.
Shower cubicle having marble effect panelling with an electric Mira shower unit.
Recessed ceiling lighting, ceiling panelling, ceramic tiled flooring, complimentary wall tiling, central heating radiator, PVCu double glazed opaque window and electric shaver point.
Outside The property sits in a prominent position on Lodge Drive which is a private cul-de-sac.
Having a garden to the rear with gated access to a fore garden laid mainly to lawn with established well stocked borders containing a most interesting and varied selection of shrubs, trees and flowering beds.
Having a seating area directly to the front of the property with gated side access to the rear garden. Various outside lighting.
A special feature of the sale is the delightful front garden which has a patio sun terrace immediately to the front enjoying the fine aspect and iconic views of East Mill and surrounding area making an ideal space for el fresco dining and entertaining.
Having steps down to the driveway and artificial lawn with hedge border.
The spacious driveway accessed via double metal gates providing off street parking for several vehicles and leads to the tandem garage, with additional parking for three vehicles with gated side access.
The property is accessed via a shared private drive from lodge drive.
Garage (10.10m x 3.25m (33'1" x 10'7" )) This double tandem garage with power, lighting, shelving, cold water tap, PVCu double glazed window and electric up and over door. Fitted base and wall units.
Area The house is situated approximately half a mile from the centre of Belper which provides an excellent range of amenities including shops, schools at all levels, railway station and recreational facilities.
The village of Duffield is some three miles to the south and the city of Derby approximately eight miles to the south.
Derby's outer ring road provides convenient onward travel to major trunk roads and motorway network and there is a train service from Derby to London St Pancras (approximately 95 minutes) and the famous market town of Ashbourne, known as 'the gateway to Dovedale and the Peak District National Park', lies approximately 10 miles to the west.
Directional Note From the Belper branch of Home2sell proceed along New Road to the Morrison's Island turning right on to the A6 towards Matlock.
Proceed to the traffic lights turning left past Belper Mill and over the bridge.
Turning immediately right on to Belper lane, take the first left on to Lodge Drive where the access road is 150 yards taken on the left following the service road to the right where number 15 can be easily identified on the right hand side.
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