5-bedroom detached house · DE12 7BE
For saleListed 13 days
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About
A substantial and highly versatile five-bedroom detached family home, offering approximately 1,993 sq. ft.
of accommodation and occupying a generous plot within the sought-after village of Appleby Magna.
Set behind a gated block-paved driveway with integral garage, the property provides an impressive breadth of living space, including a generous living room opening into a conservatory, separate dining room, dedicated home office, fitted kitchen and ground-floor WC.
Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, together with a family bathroom and additional separate WC.
Outside, the property is complemented by a particularly attractive and established rear garden, with extensive planting, lawn and decked seating areas, together with useful garden buildings creating excellent space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
Location - Occupying a convenient position in the attractive village of Appleby Magna, a well-regarded rural settlement lying on the edge of the National Forest.
The village offers a useful range of local amenities including a primary school, village hall, sports and recreation facilities, public house and local services, whilst a wider choice of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities can be found in nearby Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Tamworth and Burton upon Trent.
Appleby Magna is particularly well placed for commuters, with Junction 11 of the M42/A42 close by, providing excellent access north towards Ashby-de-la-Zouch, the M1 and East Midlands Airport, and south towards Tamworth, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands motorway network.
Super Rail services are available from Polesworth, Tamworth and Burton upon Trent.
Travel Distances - M42/A42, Junction 11 – approximately 1 mile Ashby-de-la-Zouch – approximately 7 miles East Midlands Airport – approximately 13 miles Derby – approximately 16 miles Leicester – approximately 18 miles Birmingham – approximately 21 miles Postcode Info Tamworth Railway Station – approximately 7 miles Accommodation Details - Ground Floor - Entering through the front porch, the accommodation opens into a central hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground-floor rooms.
To the front is a fitted kitchen arranged with a good range of cabinetry and work surfaces, together with a useful breakfast bar for informal dining.
Across the hall, the separate dining room provides generous space for a substantial table and features exposed ceiling beams which continue the character of the house.
Beyond is a dedicated home office, offering excellent flexibility for those working from home, while a ground-floor WC completes this part of the accommodation.
To the rear, the spacious 22ft living room forms the main reception space, with exposed beams and an attractive exposed-brick fireplace creating a strong focal point.
Glazed doors lead directly into the conservatory, providing an additional sitting area with access out to the rear garden.
First Floor - Upstairs, the landing serves five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms provide flexible family, guest or further study accommodation, while the family bathroom and separate WC complete the first floor.
Outside - Outside, the property is approached over a gated block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the integral garage.
To the rear is a well-established garden with lawn, mature planting and decked seating areas, together with useful garden buildings and a covered entertaining space, creating a private and characterful setting for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins & Harrison Tel:01530-410930 Option 1 Agents Note - Additional information about the property, including details of utility providers, is available upon request.
Please contact the agent for further details.
Tenure & Possession - The property is freehold with vacant possession being given on completion Local Authority - North West Leicestershire District Council - Tel:01530-454545 Council Tax - Band - C Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.
Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.
Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale. Services - None of the services have been tested.
We are advised that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. The central heating is gas fired and broadband is connected.
Additional Services - Do you have a house to sell? Howkins and Harrison offer a professional service to home owners throughout the Midlands region.
Call us today for a Free Valuation and details of our services with no obligation whatsoever.
Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained.
If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - To enable us to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations we need to verify the buyer’s identity before proceeding with a sale.
We charge a small administration fee for conducting an electronic AML verification check via our online provider, MoveButler.
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