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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · DE73 8AH
Sold STCListed 353 days
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About
Stunning 2150 square foot barn conversion situated on a superb private plot within the conservation area of the beautiful village of Wilson, which is located within a short drive of Melbourne, Castle Donington and Breedon.
This stunning home has been lovingly created by the current owners who's attention to detail is second to none.
The property has three spacious reception rooms, including a full height dining room with patio doors to the garden, a cosy day room with log burner and a superb formal sitting with an inglenook fireplace.
There is also a bespoke country style fitted kitchen with granite worksurfaces, a separate utility room and ground floor WC.
Externally, there is a large detached garage and a spacious brick built workshop, a five car gated driveway and a sprawling private lawn with two good size patio areas.
Wilson is a picturesque rural village surrounds by beautiful open countryside, which benefits from Breedon Priory Health Club and Spa on it's outskirts and the popular Bulls Head gastro pub, which is within a short walk of the property.
East Midlands International airport is also close by and there are excellent road links to the A42 and M1.
Entrance Hall / Boot Room - 4.6m x 1.5m (15'1" x 4'11") Accessed via an enclosed courtyard on the right hand side of the property, which leads to the main front door to the house.
Internally, there is a fitted cloak cupboard, shoe storage, a ceramic tiled floor covering and doors leading to the utility room and to the kitchen.
Kitchen - 6.15m x 4.6m (20'2" x 15'1") Bespoke solid wood fitted kitchen including granite worksurfaces, an integrated under counter fridge, a free standing Rangemaster electric cooker, Belfast sink and space for an American style fridge freezer.
There is also space for a sofa with TV stand opposite, space for a large dining table, ceramic tiled flooring, a central heating radiator and double glazed windows to the side and front.
Utility Room - 1.5m x 2.84m (4'11" x 9'4") Fitted storage cupboards, sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, ceramic tiled flooring and a door leading to the WC.
WC - 1.6m x 1.5m (5'3" x 4'11") WC, wash hand basin and a chrome heated towel rail.
Dining Hall - 4.65m x 3.18m (15'3" x 10'5") An impressive full height room with glazed flank wall including French double doors to the garden, an open staircase to the first floor, ceramic tiled flooring and open plan access to the sitting room.
Sitting Room - 5.21m x 4.78m (17'1" x 15'8") Double glazed window to the garden, access to under stair storage, a ceramic tiled floor covering and a door leading to the lounge.
This is a wonderful cosy space with an exposed brick wall, TV point, radiator and a superb log burning stove.
Lounge - 6.05m x 5.23m (19'10" x 17'2") Stunning room including a beautiful exposed brick fireplace with log burner, French double doors to the garden and a high quality wooden flooring.
There is also a central heating radiator, a TV point and a double glazed window to the garden.
Bedroom 1 - 4.8m x 4.8m (15'9" x 15'9") Spacious master bedroom with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes, two Velux windows to the garden, a double glazed window to the front, a central heating radiator and a door leading to the en-suite shower room.
En-suite - 2.16m x 1.5m (7'1" x 4'11") Three piece suite including a quadrant shower cubicle with glass doors, a close coupled WC and wash basin with cupboards under.
There is also a quality LVT floor covering and a chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 - 4.09m x 3.18m (13'5" x 10'5") A good size double bedroom with a double glazed window to the rear, a Velux window to the side and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 4.09m x 2.21m (13'5" x 7'3") A double room which is currently utilised as a gym, with a double glazed window to the side, laminate flooring and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 3.84m x 2.21m (12'7" x 7'3") Double glazed window overlooking the garden, a recessed walk in wardrobe, Velux window to the side and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom 5 - 3.35m x 2.18m (11'0" x 7'2") A good size room currently used as an office, including two Velux windows and a central heating radiator.
Family Bathroom - 3.99m x 1.6m (13'1" x 5'3") Four piece family bathroom a with a quadrant shower cubicle, panel bath, WC and wash basin.
There is also a quality LVT floor covering, a chrome heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side.
Workshop - 4.29m x 2.46m (14'1" x 8'1") A well lit brick built workshop which is currently used as a craft room and includes plastered and decorated walls, a recessed storage cupboard and a stable door to the garden.
Garage - 7.75m x 4.09m (25'5" x 13'5") Large brick built detached garage with power and lighting, garage doors to the driveway and a personnel door to the rear, which leads to the enclosed courtyard and log store.
To the rear of the garage is an oil tank which fuels the central heating.
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