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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DE74 2JS
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About
Semi-detached home on shields crescent - good sized front and rear gardens - three spacious bedrooms - lounge & separate dining room - popular castle donington location.
Briefly, the accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room and separate kitchen. To the first floor, three good sized bedrooms and family bathroom.
Outside, the property benefits from a good sized front garden and attractive rear garden.
The property and town A well presented three bedroom semi-detached family home situated in this ever popular location within Castle Donington.
The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room and kitchen. To the first floor, there are three good sized bedrooms and family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a good sized front garden, with a further good sized rear garden providing an excellent outdoor space.
Castle Donington itself is a vibrant location with a high standard of amenities including shops, post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, supermarket, pubs and restaurants.
For the commuter, East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Parkway railway station and the national motorway network are all readily accessible, as are the centres of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester via the 24 hour running Skylink bus service.
Accommodation ground floor entrance hall lounge 13' 6" x 9' 9" (4.12m x 2.99m) With uPVC framed double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, carpeted flooring and central fireplace with wooden mantel surround, tiled inset and hearth, incorporating an electric fire.
The room is neutrally decorated and provides a good sized, comfortable living space.
Dining room 12' 6" x 10' 5" (3.82m x 3.18m) With uPVC framed double glazed window to the side elevation, uPVC framed double glazed French doors providing access to the rear garden, radiator and tiled flooring.
The dining room offers a good sized space with access to the rear garden.
Kitchen 9' 9" x 7' 6" (2.99m x 2.30m) A well-proportioned kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, providing ample storage and preparation space.
There is a stainless steel sink with drainer, space for a freestanding cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer, with plumbing and electrics in place.
The kitchen benefits from a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, allowing natural light into the room, with a UPVC door with access to the rear garden and a tiled floor.
The room also has tiled splashbacks, a radiator and ceiling mounted strip lighting.
Bedroom one 13' 5" x 9' 10" (4.11m x 3.00m) A spacious and well-presented double bedroom benefiting from a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, providing an abundance of natural light.
The room offers ample space for a double bed and a range of freestanding furniture, with a radiator and neutral carpeting.
Bedroom two 13' 6" x 7' 7" (4.12m x 2.32m) A well-proportioned double bedroom benefiting from a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, providing plenty of natural light.
The room offers ample space for a double bed and a range of freestanding bedroom furniture, with fitted carpeting and radiator.
Bedroom three 9' 10" x 7' 1" (3.01m x 2.16m) A well-proportioned bedroom situated to the front of the property, benefiting from a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front elevation.
The room provides a good amount of space with fitted carpeting and radiator.
Bathroom A well-appointed bathroom comprising a panelled bath with an electric shower over and glazed shower screen, alongside a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC.
The room features tiled walls, wood-effect flooring and a UPVC double glazed window providing natural light, with an extractor fan and ceiling light point.
External front garden Well established front garden with a gravelled frontage providing off-road parking, paved pathway leading to the entrance and a beautifully maintained lawn bordered by a variety of mature shrubs, plants and colourful flower beds.
Rear garden Enclosed and well maintained rear garden, featuring a lower paved patio area accessed directly from the dining room via French doors, with a further access point from the front of the property via the side.
Steps lead up from the patio to a generous lawned area, with established planted borders and paved pathways through the garden. The garden provides a versatile outdoor space.
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