5-bedroom detached house · DE65 6EZ
For saleListed 35 days
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About
Perfectly placed for embracing the village lifestyle Repton offers is this substantial extended character home believed to date back circa 300 years, later extended in the 80s and 90s creating a superb home ideal for a family complemented by its wonderful garden plot of 0.36 acres that extends all the way down to the brook at the bottom of the garden.
Renowned for its historic charm and prestigious public school, Repton is a vibrant village offering a range of local amenities including a post office, shop, butchers, popular pubs, and restaurants.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside with scenic walks, it is also close to Willington that has its own train station.
The A38 provides easy access to Derby, Burton upon Trent, and major commuter routes. To the front there is plentiful parking on the gravelled drive giving access to the large detached single garage.
Double gates open to a further gravelled parking area in the garden. (One neighbouring cottage has access across the drive to their parking).
The ground floor accommodation is extensive beginning with a large welcoming hall with a 'snug' area having an inglenook style fireplace offering an impressive feature.
Stairs lead to the first floor and doors lead off. The lounge is a spacious room with a fireplace, ideal to relax and entertain in with French doors opening out to the gardens.
There is a dining/sitting room with views to both sides, a fireplace, a stable style latch door and a few steps linking to the farmhouse style kitchen which provides a lovely space for families and really is the heart of the house, with space for a dining/breakfast table.
To the front of the house is a substantial utility room with lots of extra storage, spaces for appliances, a door to the front and a guest WC leading off.
Completing the ground floor is the shower room and second guest WC located off the hallway.
To the first floor a good size landing has doors leading off to five generously sized bedrooms, perfect for a large family. There is a good size bathroom with a bath, basin, wc & spotlights.
An airing cupboard and additional large cupboard are also on the landing providing useful extra storage.
The rear garden offers a wonderful outdoor space with shaped lawns, established borders and trees, a paved terrace ready for garden furniture and the bottom of the garden backs onto the brook with greenhouses.
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. Heron Brook is located in Repton's Conservation Area.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Driveway and garage Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (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: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band G Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/02092026 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.
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