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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DE7 6QG
For saleReduced £10k (−2.9%) on 26 OctListed 49 days
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Built in 2024, this beautifully presented modern detached family home offers the benefits of contemporary living and is understood to benefit from the remainder of its NHBC Buildmark warranty.
The property provides spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, complemented by solid oak internal doors.
Entrance Hall Enter through the front entrance door into a welcoming hallway with laminate flooring.
Stairs rise to the first-floor accommodation, with solid oak internal doors continuing throughout the property.
Lounge 3.18m x 4.57m A spacious and welcoming louge featuring three windows to the front elevation allowing plenty of natural light into the room.
An attractive electric fire with surround creates a focal point. Carpeted and radiator, there is also a handy understairs cupboard.
Dining Kitchen 3.23m x 4.1m A fantastic modern dining kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over.
The kitchen incorporates a five-ring hob with oven and extractor hood over, together with an integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge freezer.
There is laminate flooring, double windows overlooking the rear garden and double patio doors providing direct access to the rear garden.
The room offers ample space for a family dining table, making it ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
Utility Room Accessed directly from the kitchen, the utility room provides additional work surface space, together with plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is also a window overlooking the rear garden and a radiator. Ground Floor WC Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin, together with a heated towel rail.
The room features part-tiled walls and laminate flooring.
First Floor Landing The carpeted first-floor landing provides access to all four bedrooms, the family bathroom and a useful storage cupboard. There is also access to the loft.
Master Bedroom 2.49m x 4.1m The master bedroom suite is accessed via a small entrance area and features carpeting, a radiator and a window to the front elevation.
A door leads through to a separate dressing area, which is also carpeted and benefits from a radiator.
En-suite Accessed via the dressing area, the en-suite is fitted with laminate flooring and comprises a WC, wash hand basin with vanity until beneath, and a shower enclosure with both a rainfall-style shower head and additional shower attachment.
Further benefits include a heated towel rail and part tiled walls. Bedroom Two 3.7m x 3.04m A double bedroom with carpeted flooring, radiator and window to the front elevation.
There is also the benefit of a useful storage cupboard. Bedroom Three 2.41m x 3.12m A further bedroom with carpeted flooring, radiator and window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Four 3.54m x 1.92m A fourth bedroom with carpeted flooringm radiator and window to the rear elevation.
Family Bathroom The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath. The room further benefits from laminate flooring and part tiled walls.
Outside To the front of the property is a driveway providing parking for up to two vehicles, alongside a lawned area.
There is access to the integral garage, which benefits from light and power. A gated side access leads down the side of the property and through to the rear garden.
The enclosed rear garden provides an excellent space for family enjoyment, outdoor dining and entertaining with astro-turf and patio areas.
Location Housley Drive is situated within the popular village of Smalley, offering a pleasant balance between village living and convenient access to surrounding towns.
Nearby Heanor, Ilkeston and Derby provide a wider selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and everyday amenities.
The location is particularly convenient for families and commuters, with local schooling and amenities nearby, together with road links providing access throughout Derbyshire and beyond.
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented modern family home in a desirable village location.
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