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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DE12 7PY
For saleListed 75 days
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About
Fabulous extended period semi-detached home close to Donisthorpe Woodland Park extending to circa 1528 sqft.
Much improved, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, sitting room, living room, family open plan kitchen dining room, utility, four bedrooms, master with dressing room and ensuite shower room plus a feature family bathroom.
Completing the property there is extensive parking and long lawned gardens with a feature old barn and pig pen - ideal for renovation and conversion.
Situated in the peaceful and well-connected village of Donisthorpe, the property is just moments from Donisthorpe Woodland Park, the Ashby Canal and attractive National Forest walks.
The village offers a primary school, two restaurants, thriving community groups and the recently transformed Village Heart community venue.
Excellent access to the A42 and nearby Ashby-de-la-Zouch, together with its sought-after school catchment, make this an outstanding location for commuters and families alike.
Accommodation: On the ground floor you will find two reception rooms, a family sitting room and a main living room overlooking the garden through French double doors - a lovely indoor-outdoor connection.
Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the superb open plan kitchen and dining room, designed with both everyday family life and entertaining in mind.
Fitted with an extensive range of contemporary high-gloss wall and base units complemented by quartz-effect work surfaces, the room provides ample space for a large dining table and additional seating.
There is a feature log burning stove at the focal point, a useful understairs storage cupboard and stable door to the side entrance porch.
Lastly there is a very useful utility room with appliance spaces, oil central heating boiler and window to the rear Arranged over the first and second floors are four well-proportioned bedrooms.
The standout principal bedroom suite has dual aspect windows and enjoys views over the rear gardens, a dedicated dressing room and a beautifully appointed en suite shower room with a rainfall shower, creating a luxurious retreat.
This floor also features a small office.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom, fitted with a shower bath with rainfall shower above, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel radiator.
Outside: Driveway to the fore provides excellent off road parking for numerous cars, gated side access leads to the rear and here you will discover long lawned private gardens with decked patio area and set at the very bottom an exciting opportunity of the old detached barn and pig pen which could be converted into workshop, storage, garden room/home office, bar etc.
Agents note: The property is situated in an ex-mining area. There is no mains gas in the village.
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: Driveway Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: TBC (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: North West Leicestershire District Council / Tax Band A Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA05082026 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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VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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