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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DE22 4JJ
Sold STCListed 19 days
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About
This well-proportioned four-bedroom semi-detached home is arranged over three floors and offers flexible accommodation suited to family life.
Notable features include a spacious lounge/diner, two bathrooms, a ground-floor WC, an enclosed rear garden and off-road parking with a garage.
The neutral interior also provides a practical blank canvas for its next owner. The property also benefits from having no upward chain.
The ground floor begins with a generous entrance hallway, providing access to the WC and stairs to the upper floors.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall and base units, contrasting work surfaces and an integrated oven with gas hob and extractor above.
A window over the sink brings in natural light, while further space is available for appliances.
To the rear, the lounge/diner forms the main living area, offering ample room for both seating and dining furniture.
French doors open directly onto the garden, complemented by a further rear-facing window. On the first floor, the landing leads to two bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The larger bedroom extends across the front of the property and benefits from two windows, creating a bright and versatile room.
The second bedroom is a useful single room that could also suit a nursery or home office. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, wash basin and WC, with tiled splashbacks and wood-effect flooring.
The second floor provides two further bedrooms and an additional bathroom.
The largest bedroom is a particularly spacious room with two windows and an adjoining shower room fitted with a shower enclosure, wash basin and WC.
The remaining bedroom is a well-proportioned room with a front-facing window, making this floor suitable for older children, guests or those requiring additional working space.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with paved areas providing space for outdoor seating and a gated access point.
To the rear of the property there is off-road parking leading to a garage, offering useful parking and storage provision.
Merton Drive is situated in Derby, with access to a range of local shops, schools and everyday amenities.
Road links provide convenient travel towards Derby city centre and surrounding areas, making the property practical for commuters and families alike. Contact Hannells today to arrange your viewing.
Hallway 7'2" x 14'2" (2.2m x 4.3m) WC 3'1" x 5'10" (0.9m x 1.8m) Kitchen 7'9" x 9'10" (2.4m x 3.0m) Lounge/Diner 15'3" x 14'11" (4.7m x 4.5m) First Floor Landing 5'11" x 15'8" (1.8m x 4.8m) Bedroom 15'2" x 9'1" (4.6m x 2.8m) Bedroom 8'11" x 8'10" (2.7m x 2.7m) Bathroom 8'4" x 6'7" (2.5m x 2.0m) Second Floor Landing 6'4" x 3'4" (1.9m x 1.0m) Bedroom 15'4" x 15'7" (4.7m x 4.8m) En Suite 5'11" x 9'1" (1.8m x 2.8m) Bedroom 9'0" x 9'1" (2.7m x 2.8m) Buyer Information: 1.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations: We are legally required to verify all purchasers. The cost is £24 (inc VAT) per person. 2.
General: These sales particulars are intended as a general guide only. If any detail is especially important, please contact us—particularly if you’re travelling a long distance to view. 3.
Measurements: All measurements are approximate and provided for guidance only. 4. Services: Services, equipment, and appliances have not been tested.
Buyers should arrange their own surveys or inspections. 5. These details are given in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. Information should be independently verified.
Hannells Limited and its employees or agents are not authorised to make representations or warranties regarding the property. 6.
Additional AML Charges may apply for complex cases, including trusts, overseas companies, overseas owners, or company structures requiring enhanced due diligence and verification.
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