3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE12 8QJ
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15 Derwent Road, Barrow upon Soar is a Jelson semi-detached property and these are popular because they offer nearly 750 sq. ft.
of accommodation before any extension and are often set on good-sized plots, providing excellent scope for future enlargement.
This property occupies a quiet cul-de-sac position, set back from the road with generous off-road parking.
The rear garden is a particular feature, offering a patio area, a two-tiered lawn and a pebbled section.
Neighbouring properties have extended to the rear, underlining the potential available, subject to the necessary consents.
· Sought-after Barrow upon Soar village location · Quiet cul-de-sac position, set back from the road · Generous off-road parking · Nearly 750 sq. ft.
of accommodation before any extension · Excellent scope to extend, subject to the necessary consents · Full-width kitchen diner · Lounge with broad south-facing front window and angled fireplace · Modern combination boiler, replacement radiators and full double glazing · Three bedrooms, including two doubles · Refitted easy-access shower room · Good-sized rear garden with patio, two-tiered lawn and pebbled section · Convenient for local schooling, village amenities and the railway station The current layout has combined the kitchen and dining space so that it now spans the full width of the property.
The lounge retains the trademark angled fireplace and, although currently open, the home does not rely on this for heating, as it benefits from a modern combination boiler, replacement modern radiators and full double glazing.
The entrance hall includes a cupboard housing the gas and electric meters, together with the fuse box, as well as a useful additional cupboard adjacent to the stairs.
An internal door leads into the lounge, which is well lit by a broad south-facing front elevation double-glazed window.
An opening continues through to the kitchen diner, which provides ample base and eye-level storage, plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, rear elevation windows and side access.
On the first floor, the landing has a glazed window and a cupboard discreetly housing the Ideal combination gas central heating boiler.
The main bedroom is positioned to the front, and particular reference should be made to the floor plan to fully appreciate its generous size.
The second double bedroom overlooks the rear garden, while bedroom three is a good-sized room and, importantly, does not have a bulkhead impinging on the floor space.
The refitted shower room features an easy-access shower enclosure with both an angled shower head and handheld shower attachment, together with aqua boarding, a wash hand basin with vanity cupboard and a concealed-cistern WC with dual-flush capability.
Barrow upon Soar is a well-regarded village with its own railway station, making it attractive for commuters.
Derwent Road offers convenient access to local schooling and is within walking distance of village shops and amenities.
Offered for sale with excellent potential, this property represents an appealing opportunity in a sought-after village location. .
EPC Rating: D Hall 1.69m x 3.18m Lounge 3.23m x 4.69m Dining Area 2.47m x 2.87m Kitchen Area 2.46m x 2.87m Bedroom 1 2.84m x 3.12m Bedroom 2 2.84m x 3.3m Bedroom 3 2.08m x 2.41m Shower Room 1.6m x 2.08m Garden Good Sized Garden Parking - Garage Single Garage Parking - Driveway Parking for two on the Driveway
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