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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · DE15 0QQ
For saleListed 184 days
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About
This is a perfect home for those seeking to downsize without comprising on space, a professional, or an ideal house to lock and leave if needed.
A true character home with beautiful surroundings and situated within the stunning development of the Grade II* Listed Bretby Hall.
There are two allocated parking spaces and beautiful well established gardens, walled on one side and gravelled with a paved terrace for an easier approach to gardening.
The front door opens into a welcoming hall with stairs off to the first floor and a door opening into a substantial lounge/dining room with windows framing garden views.
The fireplace adds a focal point and there is a useful understairs cupboard. The breakfast kitchen is well appointed with plenty of units, plus space for appliances and a breakfast table.
Windows frame views of Bretby Hall's courtyard. Completing the ground floor is the guest WC. There is plenty of space upstairs as well. Bedroom one is a large double with a dressing room and ensuite.
Bedroom two is also a good sized double with an ensuite shower room. The landing also has a useful storage cupboard. Agents notes: There is a gated shared path to the property.
A neighbouring property has access across the garden to their property. The property is Grade II* Listed & situated within Bretby's conservation area. There is no mains gas.
Tenure: Leasehold - Lease commenced December 2002 with a term of 999 years. We understand the current service charge is in the region of £1800 per annum.
(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.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Allocated parking for two cars Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: LPG central heating.
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band D Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/20042026 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.
If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property.
We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history.
With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc.
VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
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