4-bedroom detached house · LE13 1HZ
Sold STCListed 96 days
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Property Summary Description A well presented three/four bedroom detached property which is arranged over three floors offering versatile accommodation within this well regarded residential on the north of town and is offered with no upward chain.
Entrance Hall Entrance via a part glazed front door, staircase leading up to the second floor landing and down to the ground floor, doors to: WC Frosted window to front and a two piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC and a vanity unit wash hand basin with a counter top, cupboards below and tiled splash backs.
Lounge 15'8" 17'7" into bay x 10'2" Walk-in box bay window to front and there is a real flame gas log effect fire with a mantel and hearth.
Ground Floor Inner Hall Built-in cloaks cupboard and a door to the dining room and a door to: Kitchen Breakfast Room 10'2" x 9'7" Window to rear and a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs.
There is a sink drainer unit, an integrated oven, grill and a gas hob with an extractor fan hood, space for a tumble dryer and a door to: Utility Room 6'5" x 6'2" Part glazed door and side window to rear and there are base level units with sink drainer unit, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs, space for a fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.
Dining Room 9'8" x 8;6" Sliding patio doors to: Conservatory 9'9" x 8'0" A UPVC Double glazed conservatory which has power connected and sliding patio doors to the rear garden.
Second Floor Landing Staircase leading up to the fourth floor landing and there are doors to: Bathroom 6'5" x 6'5" Frosted window to rear and a three piece suite to comprise: Panelled bath with a shower tap attachment, low flush WC and a vanity unit wash hand basin with a counter top and fitted cupboards, shelving, vanity light and shaver points.
Bedroom Two 10'9" narrowing to 8'7" x 9'8" Window to rear. Bedroom Three 9'8" x 7'6" 10'5" into door recess Window to rear.
Fourth Floor Landing Built-in airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder, there is a door to bedroom four and a door to: Bedroom One 13'1" x 10'8" Window to front, door to the en-suite shower room and a door way to: Bedroom Four/Dressing Room 7'1" x 6'9" Window to front.
En-Suite Shower Room 10'3" x 4'9" Frosted window to side and a three piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC, vanity unit wash hand basin with drawers below and a double shower cubicle with a rain shower and hose, tiled splash backs and an extractor fan.
Garage 18'0" x 8'6" narrowing to 8'3" Up and over garage door with power and light connected and housing the boiler and fuses.
Front Mainly laid to lawn with a block paved drive, courtesy lighting and side gated access to: West Facing Rear Garden A well tended garden which is mainly laid to lawn with flowers, shrubs and hedging, there is a wooden shed, an extensive patio area with courtesy lighting and an outside tap and side gated access, all mainly enclosed by panelled fencing.
Property Services The property benefits from mains electric, gas with EON, water and drainage with Severn Trent. Broadband - Standard and Superfast & Ultrafast -see Ofcom checker for more details.
Broadband connected with BT. Mobile-see Ofcom checker for more details.
Situation This property is situated within a pleasant cul de sac position within this well regarded and well established residential area on the north side of town, convenient for The John Ferneley College, The Country Park and the town centre.
Directions Proceed out of town along the Scalford Road for approximately one mile, then turn left into Melbray Drive and then take the first left turn into Dickens Drive, proceed for approx 200 yards following the road round to the left and the property is on the right.
Viewings Strictly by appointment through Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd. Telephone: .
Third Party Referral Arrangements Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd have established professional relationships with third-party suppliers for the provision of services to clients.
As remuneration for this professional relationship, the agent receives referral commission from third- party companies.
Details are available upon request at: Disclaimer Although Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd believe these details to be fair and accurate description of the property their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the property's suitability and make their own enquires before making any financial commitment.
Only the fixtures and fittings described in these details are included in the selling price.
Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd has not checked they are fit for purpose and we have not tested any of the services (gas, electricity, water, drains and so on) mentioned.
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