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Sold STCListed 585 days
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SELECT PROPERTY With the addition of Three Phase Electricity in the Workshop that was used previously as stables.
Located in the most desirable village of Ambaston and standing on a most generous plot, this expansive four-bedroom detached family home offers potential for further development/extension (with previous outline planning permission, which has currently lapsed).
This spacious home offers a generous lounge with feature log-burner, modernised and high specification fitted dining kitchen, separate utility room and integral double garage.
The property has the added benefit of a large outbuilding with previous outline planning permission, which is currently used as a workshop but has been used as stables in the past, that provide three phase electricity.
Benefitting from uPVC double glazing and oil fuelled heating, the accommodation in brief comprises: Generous reception hall; cloakroom with WC; spacious L-shaped lounge with feature fireplace and inset log-burner; beautiful modern fitted dining kitchen with integrated appliances and a range of high quality fitted wall, base and drawer units with white quartz worksurfaces; separate boot room/utility room with internal door giving access to the double garage, which has power and lighting; first floor landing to four well-proportioned bedrooms and a well-appointed four-piece family bathroom.
Outside, to the front of the property is a generous driveway giving access to the detached double brick-built outbuilding, in which this was used as stables previously.
currently used as a workshop and having a separate three-phase electricity supply. A separate driveway gives access to the main house and the integral double garage.
To the rear is a most generous, mature garden with elevated patio seating area, large expanse of lawn, mixed flower and shrubbery beds and mature fruit trees.
The rear garden backs onto open land and has the added benefit of a garden storage shed. Ambaston is a peaceful, sought-after Derbyshire village surrounded by countryside.
Whilst enjoying a secluded position, the property lies convenient for easy access to both Derby and Nottingham City Centres, East Midlands Airport and major road networks including the A50 and M1 motorway.
The picturesque Elvaston Castle Country Park is also close by, together with easy access to Borrowash Village and all the amenities on offer, including shops, schools and regular bus services to and from Derby, Nottingham and beyond.
Entrance Hall 18'5" x 11'0" (5.6m x 3.4m) Cloakroom/WC 4'3" x 2'7" (1.3m x 0.8m) Lounge 23'8" x 11'10" (7.2m x 3.6m) Dining Kitchen 20'4" x 12'6" (6.2m x 3.8m) Utility Room/Boot Room 13'7" x 7'9" (4.1m x 2.4m) Integral Double Garage 19'11" x 18'2" (6.1m x 5.5m) First Floor Landing 11'2" x 2'7" (3.4m x 0.8m) Bedroom One 13'6" x 12'4" (4.1m x 3.8m) Bedroom Two 10'10" x 9'1" (3.3m x 2.8m) Bedroom Three 7'11" x 7'10" (2.4m x 2.4m) Bedroom Four 9'5" x 6'9" (2.9m x 2.1m) Bathroom 7'6" x 5'10" (2.3m x 1.8m) Double Brick-Built Outbuilding Workshop One 17'3" x 16'3" (5.3m x 5.0m) Workshop Two 17'11" x 16'7" (5.5m x 5.0m) Buyer Information 1.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations: We are legally required to verify all purchasers. The cost is £25 (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.
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