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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DE72 3FP
For saleReduced £15k (−3.2%) on 26 OctListed 272 days
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About
What a stunning and spacious period property this is!
Recently renovated to a very high standard, and including a large rear garden with a double driveway to the rear, if you are looking for a unique, spacious and very stylish home, then this could be the one.
There are two reception rooms which each benefit from a contemporary double sided log burning stove, a study area in the hallway, a fabulous kitchen with a separate utility room and two wonderful bathrooms, in addition to a very useful ground floor WC.
The spacious rear garden faces south west and includes French double doors which lead out from the kitchen, and include a spacious covered patio area across to back of the house.
There is also space for a large garage or workshop to the rear of the plot, where there are currently full height double gates from an access road on the left hand side.
To the front, there is also a single parking space, which leads to the main front door and to a secure gateway into the garden.
Details This stunning home which has been completely rewired and has a new boiler and central heating system, is one of the oldest houses in the village dating back to circa 1785.
Originally contructed as three terraced cottages, the property has now been converted into one large detached house.
Entrance Hall - 3.4m x 2.16m (11'2" x 7'1") Canopy porch leading to a superb entrance hall with a staircase to the first floor, an under stair storage cupboard, wooden flooring and coat hanging space.
There is also a double glazed Sash window to the rear with space for a pleasant study area overlooking the garden.
Kitchen - 5.16m x 2.21m (16'11" x 7'3") Stunning and very stylish fitted kitchen including an electric range style cooker, an integrated dishwasher, space for an American style fridge/freezer with water supply, a ceramic sink/drainer with mixer tap and a door leading to the separate utility room.
There are also UPVC double glazed French double doors to a covered patio area at the rear, a floor mounted blow heater, a breakfast bar from the lounge/diner and a UPVC double glazed sash window to the rear.
Utility Room - 2.21m x 1.8m (7'3" x 5'11") Fitted with base and eye level units including worktop space, plumbing for a washing machine and space fore a tumble dryer.
The is also a cupboard containing the newly installed gas combination boiler, a UPVC double glazed sash window to the rear, a floor mounted blow heater and access to the ground floor WC.
WC - 1.35m x 0.86m (4'5" x 2'10") WC, wash hand basin, a heated towel rail and a window to the side with internal shutters.
Lounge Diner - 7.16m x 3.25m (23'6" x 10'8") Spacious open plan room with four sash window to the front, plus a view down the garden via UPVC double glazed French double doors in the kitchen.
There is also a beautiful wooden floor covering, an exposed beam ceiling with downlights, a wonderful feature fireplace with log burner, two central heating radiators and breakfast bar from the kitchen.
Snug - 3.45m x 3.25m (11'4" x 10'8") A wonderful cosy room with a contemporary double sided log burner that can be enjoy from both the snug and lounge/diner.
There are also UPVC double glazed sash windows to the side and front, a beautiful wooden floor covering, an exposed beam ceiling and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 3.56m x 3.35m (11'8" x 11'0") UPVC double glazed sash window to the front and a central heating radiator.
Shower Room - 1.78m x 1.4m (5'10" x 4'7") Three piece shower room with contemporary black brassware, a large shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. There is also a heated towel rail and an extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 - 3.53m x 3.35m (11'7" x 11'0") UPVC double glazed sash window to the front and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 3.61m x 3.35m (11'10" x 11'0") UPVC double glazed sash window to the front and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 2.62m x 2.34m (8'7" x 7'8") UPVC double glazed sash window to the rear and a central heating radiator.
Family Bathroom - 4.52m x 1.4m (14'10" x 4'7") Stunning four piece family bathroom with a large recessed shower cubicle, a panel bath, a close coupled WC and a counter top wash basin with cupboard space under.
There is also a heated towel rail, a UPVC double glazed sash window to the rear, contemporary black brassware and porcelain floor and wall tiles.
Parking To the left of the property is an access road to a double driveway which is located towards the rear of the plot.
There is also a single parking located on the right of the property, with access from the front.
Outside Mature south facing landscaped garden including a 10m x 5m patio, covered by superb 5.5m x 3m glazed veranda.
There is also a very useful timber shed and an attractive woodstore, adjacent to which is a sweeping pathway which leads to the parking at the rear.
Central to the garden is a second patio area that covers the orignal well to the property, which could be opened up to create a wonderful period feature.
The property has new UPVC facias and guttering, external power points, a terminal to connect an EV charger and wonderful period style UPVC double glazed sash windows, which were replaced within the recent renovations.
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