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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM15 9SR
For saleReduced £250k (−20%) on 22 OctListed 227 days
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*detached one bedroom annex* *elevated golf course views* *spacious & versatile accomodation* *0.4 miles to bentley st paul's primary school* *set behind electronically operated gates* *impressive 36' kitchen/family room* *internal viewing reccomeneded to appreciate this property* Overview & Location 'Bentley Cottage' is a substantial detached family home accessed off Ashwell’s Road, set behind electrically operated gates and on an overall plot extending to some 0.4 acres.
The property is located 0.3 miles from the sort after Bentley St Paul's Primary School and offers elevated views over the surrounding area and onto the Bentley golf course.
This versatile home offers well planned accommodation carefully arranged over two floors with a separate self-contained annex for multi-generational living.
Internally the main house benefits from an impressive 36' kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor principal bedroom suite with dressing room and potential for further ensuite bathroom.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this property and its surroundings fully. Main Accommodation Entrance via part glazed door to reception hallway.
Reception Hallway (17' 5" x 8' 9") Staircase ascending to first floor. Doors to following accommodation. Cloakroom/WC Double glazed obscure window to front elevation.
Suite comprises of a wall mounted wash hand basin and wall mounted wc. Bespoke wood panelling. Tiled floor. Study (15' 7" x 6' 5") Double glazed window to front elevation.
Solid oak floor with under floor heating. Lounge (16' 8" x 16' 2") Double glazed window to side elevation. Patio doors leading to rear garden. Recess ceiling lights.
Solid oak floor with under floor heating. Bedroom One (23' 2" x 12' 3") Double glazed window to rear elevation. Patio doors leading to side elevation. Recess ceiling lights.
Solid oak floor with under floor heating. Walk-In Wardrobe (11' 2" x 6' 4") Neatly lined with a range of hanging and drawer space. Solid oak floor with under floor heating.
Provision For Ensuite Shower Room (6' 9" x 6' 2") Potential exists to create an ensuite shower room from this space.
Impressive Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining & Morning Room (36' 9" x 30' 1") Bifold doors leading to rear garden. Double glazed window to side elevation. Lantern style roof light.
Recess ceiling lights. Tiled floor with under floor heating. This impressive space can be used for a multitude of uses including kitchen/breakfast and dining and lounge area.
Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with a contrasting granite work surface and upstand. Inset one bowl Butler style sink with mixer tap. Provision for a free standing Range style cooker.
Central island. Integrated appliances include full height fridge, full height freezer and a low level dishwasher. Door to utility room. Utility Room Double glazed window to front elevation.
Part glazed door leading to side elevation. Fitted with a range of base level units with a contrasting granite work surface and upstand. Inset one bowl sink unit with mixer tap.
Provision for free standing washing machine and tumbler dryer. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Large cupboard behind exposed bookcase housing the gubbins for the under floor heating.
First Floor First Floor Galleried Landing Velux window. Doors to following accommodation. Bedroom Two (15' 6" x 12' 5") Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Radiator.
Door to ensuite shower room. Door to dressing room. Ensuite Shower Room Recess ceiling lights. Fully tiled walls.
Suite comprises of an independent double walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, vanity mounted wash hand basin with storage below and low level wc. Tiled floor with under floor heating.
Dressing Room (7' 7" x 4' 1") Recess ceiling lights. Family Bathroom Double glazed obscure window to side elevation. Recess ceiling lights.
Suite comprises of a free standing bath with water fall style tap and mixer tap, wall mounted wash hand basin and low level wc. Bespoke wood panelling. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.
Tiled floor with under floor heating. Bedroom Three (15' 8" x 13' 5") Double glazed windows to rear elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Radiator. Range of eaves storage.
Bedroom Four (13' 5" x 8' 8") Double glazed window to front elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Radiator. Eaves storage.
Exterior Detached Timber Outbuilding (18' 2" x 15' 5") Windows to front and side elevation. Power and lighting connected.
Please note this room could lend itself to a multitude of uses including home office, additional treatment room or potential storage.
Annex Main Accommodation Entrance via part glazed door to reception hallway. Reception Hallway Open plan to kitchen area. Door to bedroom. Door to shower room.
Shower Room (8' 5" x 7' 5") Velux window. Vaulted ceiling. Suite comprises of an independent walk-in treble shower with rainfall shower head, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc.
Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Bedroom (14' 3" x 13' 1") Double glazed window to rear elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Vaulted ceiling. Radiator.
Open plan to dressing area. Dressing Area Range of rail space. Kitchen/Breakfast Room (14' 7" x 11' 7") Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Vaulted ceiling. Recess ceiling lights.
Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with a contrasting stone work surface and upstand. Inset one bowl Butler sink with mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include a four ring Induction hob with extractor hood above, eye level oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Provision for free standing dishwasher. Tille floor.
Lounge (14' 7" x 12' 3") Bifold doors leading to front garden. Double glazed window to side elevation. Vaulted ceiling. Tiled floor with under floor heating.
Agents Note The council tax banding for this property set out on the council website is band G. Buyer Information Pack Please see below the link to access the Buyers Information Pack/ta forms. A348d
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