| Status: | Sold STC(M) |
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| Tenure: | not specified |
Key features
- PERIOD RESIDENCE
- THREE BEDROOMS
- TWO RECEPTIONS
- CELLAR SNUG
- LIVING KITCHEN
- FRONT & REAR GARDENS
Full description
John German are delighted to offer this victorian residence with a wealth of character and benefitting from generously proportioned accommodation. In brief: entrance hallway, living room, dining room, living kitchen, utility, cloaks wc, cellar snug and store, first floor split level landing, three bedrooms, box room/study and bathroom. Outside: driveway and established rear gardens.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
The property is situated on Derby Road in Kegworth which is best approached leaving Loughborough town centre and heading out along the A6 Derby Road, northbound. Continue through The Rushes, Hathern and Zouch, eventually entering Kegworth along London Road. Follow the road along which turns into Derby Road and the property can then be found situated on the left hand side as denoted by the agents for sale board.
GENERAL COMMENT
This detached, three bedroomed, period residence benefits from a wealth of character including: the original minton tiled flooring in the hallway, original marble fireplace surround and to the first floor there are high level ceilings, coving and picture rails. The two ground floor reception rooms enjoy decorative bay windows.
A particular feature of this property is the open plan living kitchen with solid, fitted worktops and units, space for table and chairs.
The cellar has been converted, currently used as a snug and separate store room. Outside to the front there is a blockpaved driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles and there is a well established, private rear garden.
LOCATION
Kegworth is a popular village set in North West Leicestershire and hosts a range of amenities including a variety of shops, restaurants, schools and public houses, doctors and post office. The village is excellently set for the commuter and is within easy reach of major link roads including the motorway network which is best accessed at junction 24 of the M1 motorway. Direct rail links to St. Pancras can be found at the nearby Parkway station and there is easy access into the major centres of Loughborough, Nottingham and Derby.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With access through a large solid door to the front elevation with inbuilt letterbox, there are stained glass windows to the front and arched window above. Entrance into a commanding hallway with the original minton tiled flooring, stairs rising off to first floor landing, door with stairs descending to basement, central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling and doors leading off to:
LIVING ROOM 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
With the original stripped and varnished floorboards, there is a large, decorative bay window to the front elevation with wooden panelling surround. There is a central fireplace with large marble surround and wood burning stove inset on a tiled hearth. Coving to ceiling, ceiling rose, picture rail and a double glazed, sliding sash window to the rear elevation with views into the garden, plus two central heating radiators.
DINING ROOM 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.71m(12'2'')
This room also benefits from a large bay window to the front elevation with decorative wooden panelling. There is coving to the ceiling and a ceiling rose, a picture rail, central and original marble fireplace with decorative tiled surround, gas fire inset and metal, low level grate surrounding the hearth. There are two central heating radiators and a built in desk unit.
OPEN PLAN LIVING KITCHEN 6.15m(20'2'') x 4.45m(14'7'')
With a large, quarried tiled flooring, the kitchen has been fitted with a range of solid, hardwood units with matching hardwood tops. Built into the kitchen is an electric double oven with four ring gas hob, there is further plumbing and appliance space for freestanding dishwasher and there is an inset ceramic, belfast sink with mixer tap over. The room is full of character featuring a central hob, exposed brick work surrounding and small tiled splashback to the wall, exposed beams to the ceiling with downlighters and windows to side and rear elevation as well as a stable door to the side elevation providing access into the garden. There are two central heating radiators.
Beyond the kitchen is ample space for breakfast table, chairs and a seating area.
There is also a wooden latch leading to a former water chamber with a half glazed door providing access through to:
ALTERNATIVE ASPECT
UTILITY ROOM 2.74m(9'0'') maximum x 2.29m(7'6'')
A later addition to the property with a high level ceiling, velux windows to the side elevation. This room is fitted with base units, beneath which there is plumbing and appliance space for white goods. There is a wall mounted gas boiler and large built in cupboard. There is a wall mounted, corner wash hand basin and towel radiator.
Sliding door leads off to:
CLOAKS WC 1.27m(4'2'') x 0.91m(3'0'')
With bi-fold door, low level wc.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Accessed off the main entrance hallway, staircase descending to the basement. The stairs are fully tiled and provide access to:
SNUG 3.81m(12'6'') x 2.87m(9'5'')
With fully tiled flooring and central heating radiator. There are recess spotlights and exposed beams, original stained glass and leaded light window to the side elevation with lighting beyond and consumer unit. A further door leads off to:
STORE 3.81m(12'6'') x 1.22m(4'0'')
There is a continuation of the tiled flooring, built in wooden shelving and a glass window to the rear elevation which used to be the former coal shoot.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A split landing with access into the loft space via a pull down ladder. There is a double glazed, sealed window unit with secondary glazing to the rear elevation. Doors lead off to various rooms. Access down to:
LOWER LANDING
With a double glazed sealed window unit with secondary glazing to the side elevation, central heating radiator, open storage cupboard and book shelving unit. Plus access through to:
BEDROOM THREE 3.38m(11'1'') x 2.29m(7'6'')
With stripped, varnished, original floorboards, double glazed sealed window unit with secondary glazing to the side elevation, central heating radiator, a further loft access point and feature cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and tiled hearth. This room has a built in cupboard which contains a further central heating radiator.
BATHROOM 3.30m(10'10'') x 2.31m(7'7'')
Fitted with a four piece suite comprising: a large, corner bath unit, separate shower cubicle with raised tray and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and wc with high level flush. The walls are partly tiled, there is a double glazed, sealed window unit with secondary glazed window to the side elevation, central heating radiator, recess lights and further access into the loft space.
UPPER FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With doors leading off to:
BEDROOM ONE 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Benefitting from a dual aspect with double glazed sealed window units, with secondary glazing to front and rear elevations. This room has a central, feature fireplace with cast iron fire and wooden mantelpiece over. There are two built in solid, wardrobe units providing clothes storage and two central heating radiators.
BEDROOM TWO 3.99m(13'1'') x 3.71m(12'2'') average
A slightly irregular shaped room with double glazed, sealed window units with secondary glazing to front and side elevations. This room has a range of built in, floor to ceiling height wardobes with matching window seat unit with drawers and cupboards beneath. There is a central fireplace with cast iron fire and wooden mantelpiece and two central heating radiators.
STUDY 1.96m(6'5'') x 1.85m(6'1'')
This room is currently used as a study but could also be used as a nursery and has a double glazed sealed window unit with secondary glazing to the front elevation, central heating radiator and is currently fitted out with a range of shelving units providing useful storage space.
OUTSIDE FRONT
The front of the property is situated off Derby Road in Kegworth and has a blockpaved driveway affording off street parking for two vehicles. There is gated side access leading along to the rear elevation and steps leading up to the front entrance doorway. There are hedges to each of the side boundaries.
REAR GARDEN
The garden is full of charm with retaining brick walls stocked with plants, there is a picket fence surrounding a lawn, a pathway leading up the garden to a raised decking area. There is a garden shed for storage and gate to the right hand boundary. The garden is well established and stocked with a variety of herbacious shrubs and trees.
ALTERNATIVE ASPECT
OUTDOOR WORKSHOP 4.06m(13'4'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
With velux windows to the side elevation, power and lighting and fitted out with work benches and shelving.
MEDIA SERVICES
The property benefits from being connected with Virgin Media for telephone and television services, plus Broadband cable connection and BT telephone point.
SPECIAL NOTES
MONEY LAUNDERING - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must point out that any successful purchasers who are proceeding with a purchase will be asked for identification i.e passport, driving licence or recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed in the purchase or sale of a property.
MEASUREMENT - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions. Rooms of an irregular shape, alcoves and fitted wardrobes will be indicated separately.
NOTE - Room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest hundredth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if travelling some distance to view the property.
FLOOR PLANS - Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only.
VIEWING
Accompanied viewings are available seven days a week. To arrange an appointment please contact a member of staff on 01509 239121 who will be able to assist you.
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday 9.00-5.30
Saturday 9.00-4.00
SURVEY
John German are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of Survey and Valuation Reports in accordance with standards set out under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
These include private valuations, (including probate, matrimonial and insurance), the popular RICS Homebuyers Survey and Valuation Report.
MORTGAGE ADVICE
Mortgage advice is provided through our association with DMA Financial Services, who will provide you with independent financial advice and can be contacted on 01332 293696.
RENTAL DEPARTMENT
John German also operate a thriving Lettings Division based in the Loughborough office covering all aspects of lettings and property management. They can be contacted on 01509 238123.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.