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About
**an exquisite three bedroom two reception detached established house nestled in this lovely village position overlooking A playing field** This beautiful family home was originally constructed circa 1907 and has undergone a sympathetic rear double story extension approximately thirty years ago, improving the accommodation on both floors.
The present owner has been in residence since 2017 and in that time has carried out a modernisation and decoration programme, making it the outstanding property it is today.
The property is accessed from the side opening into a generous light and airy hallway which leads to a comfortable conservatory/garden room overlooking the established and generous rear garden.
The living room has a cosy feel and opens to a dining area. Beyond this is a modern well appointed kitchen with a walk in pantry. A ground floor cloakroom also exists for convenience.
The first floor has three double bedrooms, the principal bedroom having a modern En-suite, whilst a spacious family bathroom serves the two other bedrooms.
Outside the gravel/stone driveway allows ample parking and access to a garage. The rear garden is generous with a large patio for those family gatherings entertainment and barbeques.
Entrance Hallway Double glazed entrance door, double glazed window to side elevation. Stair case to first floor landing, built in cupboard understairs, radiator.
Living Room (13' 11'' x 12' 1'' (4.24m x 3.68m)) Two double glazed windows to front elevation, two radiators, borrow light window to hall (was originally a door). Log burner inset to fire alcove.
Opening to dining room. Dining Room (12' 1'' x 10' 10'' (3.68m x 3.30m)) Double glazed window to front elevation, radiator.
Kitchen (13' 0'' x 10' 6'' (3.96m x 3.20m)) Recessed lighting, double glazed window to side elevation, double glazed French doors to rear garden.
One and a quarter bowl inset sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards under. Range of floor standing cupboards, drawers and units with adjacent work tops and wall mounted cupboards.
Integrated dishwasher, integrated washing machine and integrated fridge/freezer. Four ring induction hob to work surface, built-in double oven to tall standing unit and walk in larder cupboard.
Tiled flooring, vertical radiator. Conservatory (14' 9'' x 10' 10'' (4.49m x 3.30m)) "Cosy Room" roofing. Double glazed windows to three elevations, double glazed door to garden. Power, radiator.
Cloakroom Recessed lighting. Low level WC and wash hand basin, with mixer tap and tiled splash back. Decorative wainscoting to walls, heated towel radiator, radiator.
First Floor Landing Walk in storage cupboard, built-in airing cupboard, radiator.
Bedroom One (12' 0'' x 11' 0'' (3.65m x 3.35m)) Double glazed windows to rear and side elevations, built-in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
En-Suite Shower (10' 6'' x 5' 7'' (3.20m x 1.70m)) Recessed lighting, extractor fan, two double glazed frosted windows to side elevation.
Open walk-in shower with anti-slip complimentary flooring and Mira shower unit and screen, wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity drawers under and low level WC.
Tiled splash backs, heated towel radiator. Bedroom Two (16' 6'' x 9' 2'' (5.03m x 2.79m)) Double glazed window to front elevation, radiator.
Bedroom Three (12' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.71m x 2.99m)) Double glazed window to front elevation, wall to wall fitted wardrobe cupboards with sliding doors, radiator.
Family Bathroom (7' 3'' x 6' 9'' (2.21m x 2.06m)) Recessed lighting, double glazed frosted window to rear elevation.
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with Aqualisa shower unit over and tiled splash backs. Drop light switch, shaver socket, heated towel radiator.
Front Garden Of good size laid mainly to stones/shingle with shrubs. Access to side with further access to garage.
Garage (17' 5'' x 8' 4'' (5.30m x 2.54m)) Up and over door with power and lighting connected.
Rear Garden Large paved patio area, side access to both sides, laid mainly to lawn with established flower beds and borders, further patio area and timber shed.
Built in boiler cupboard with Vaillant gas boiler. Power and lighting, work top with space for tumble dryer and freezer.
Garden Store (12'7 x 8'2) Recessed lighting, windows to two elevations and panel glazed double doors to garden.
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