Property description
LOOK! BROOMHILLS: This deceptively spacious three-bedroomed bungalow is located in what must be one of the most stunning tucked-away positions in Melbourne. Offering considerable potential to extend (subject to the relevant permissions being granted), the bungalow enjoys magnificent mature gardens and has ample parking for four to five cars and two single garages. Nestled in an elevated position on the edge of the town, the individual home boasts the following superb accommodation: a canopied entrance porch, reception hallway with parquet flooring, a good-sized light and airy sitting room, a separate dining room, a 21ft long sun lounge, a breakfast kitchen with adjoining utility room, three generous double bedrooms (two with wardrobes), a stylish five-piece bathroom, a separate guest cloakroom/w.c. and a part-converted loft room with ladder. Outside, there are extensive lawned gardens to three sides which have been delightfully landscaped with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. A wonderful place to relax after a busy day! If you're looking for an individual property in an enviable position, which has real potential to extend and develop further, then Broomhills could tick all your boxes. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this property and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience.
THE LOCATION
MELBOURNE (the name means 'mill on the brook' or 'a mill stream') is a small attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire set in rolling countryside and is situated midway between the major city of Derby in the north and the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the south. The town contains a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and there are several good schools in the area. The property has good access to the A50, the M1 and M42 motorways, making it within easy reach of many Midland towns and cities.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
LOOK! BROOMHILLS: This deceptively spacious three-bedroomed bungalow is located in what must be one of the most stunning tucked-away positions in Melbourne. Offering considerable potential to extend (subject to the relevant permissions being granted), the bungalow enjoys magnificent mature gardens and has ample parking for four to five cars and two single garages. Nestled in an elevated position on the edge of the town, the individual home boasts the following superb accommodation: a canopied entrance porch, reception hallway with parquet flooring, a good-sized light and airy sitting room, a separate dining room, a 21ft long sun lounge, a breakfast kitchen with adjoining utility room, three generous double bedrooms (two with wardrobes), a stylish five-piece bathroom, a separate guest cloakroom/w.c. and a part-converted loft room with ladder. Outside, there are extensive lawned gardens to three sides which have been delightfully landscaped with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. A wonderful place to relax after a busy day! If you're looking for an individual property in an enviable position, which has real potential to extend and develop further, then Broomhills could tick all your boxes. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this property and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience.
CURTAINS, BLINDS and CARPETS
Please note: All the curtains, blinds and carpets in the property are included in the sale - EXCEPT the curtains in bedroom one.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft
CANOPIED PORCH
With an external overhead light. A substantial wood entrance door opens into the:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With parquet flooring, a central heating radiator, telephone point, cloak's cupboard and a separate linen storage cupboard, coved ceiling with LED downlights and doors off to all the rooms.
SPACIOUS SITTING ROOM - 17' 6'' x 13' 4'' (5.33m x 4.06m)
The focal point of this large living room is the recessed cast iron coal-effect gas fire resting on a flagstone hearth. There's a concealed central heating radiator, TV and satellite points, four wall lights, (parquet flooring under the carpet), two feature leaded side windows and a UPVC double glazed window. A UPVC double glazed door with matching side windows leads through to the sun lounge.
SUN LOUNGE - 21' 0'' x 7' 1'' (6.40m x 2.16m)
Benefiting from full-width floor-to-ceiling double glazed sliding doors and windows facing the south-easterly mature lawned garden. There's quality Amtico tiled flooring, and a polycarbonate roof. An exposed stone end wall, and power points.
DINING ROOM - 16' 7'' inc. bay x 12' 0'' (5.05m x 3.65m)
Again, a generous-sized reception room with parquet flooring. The centre point is the stone-style fireplace incorporating a cast iron coal-effect gas fire standing on a limestone hearth. A central heating radiator, three wall lights, a coved ceiling, two single-glazed side windows and a feature UPVC double glazed bay window overlooking the rear garden.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 12' 4'' x 12' 0'' max (3.76m x 3.65m)
(Narrowing to 9' 5\"). Featuring a freestanding cream Aga which is used for cooking and to heat some of the hot water. There are base units cupboards, a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, an integrated Bosch dishwasher, an eye-level built-in microwave oven and space for an upright fridge/freezer. A built-in bench window seat with cushions, a centre island unit with cupboards and a breakfast bar. Wood-edged worktops and complementary glass tiled splashbacks. Riven slate tiled floor, coved ceiling with LED downlights and dual-aspect UPBVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. A door to the adjoining utility room.
UTILITY ROOM - 9' 4'' x 7' 4'' (2.84m x 2.23m)
With a recessed sink with mixer tap inset into a solid wood worktop. Base units cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine and spaces for further electrical appliances. A recessed larder cupboard with shelves, riven slate flooring continuous from the kitchen, coved ceiling with LED downlights, a central heating radiator and a stable-type side exit door to the garden. A UPVC double glazed rear window. (Please note: This room ONLY is attached to the property next door).
DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE - 14' 6'' inc. bay x 14' 0'' max (4.42m x 4.26m)
Fitted with a range of wardrobes including hanging rails and an end shelf unit, and a separate double wardrobe. Coir carpet, radiator and dual-aspect double glazed windows to the side and front elevations. (The curtains in this room are NOT included in the sale).
DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO - 12' 3'' x 11' 2'' max (3.73m x 3.40m)
With a freestanding wardrobe - included in the sale. Coir carpet, a radiator, coved ceiling and dual-aspect double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.
DOUBLE BEDROOM THREE - 10' 8'' x 7' 10'' (3.25m x 2.39m)
With coir carpet, central heating radiator, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed bay front window.
FIVE-PIECE STYLISH BATHROOM
A five-piece bathroom comprising: two 'his and her' pedestal wash hand basins, a bidet, low-flush toilet and a tiled corner shower cubicle with mains-fed power shower. Amtico flooring, a chrome ladder-style towel radiator, coved ceiling with LED downlights, electric shaver point and an extractor fan. A UPVC double glazed opaque side window.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Comprising: a wall-hung vanity unit with cupboard under and a low-flush toilet. Amtico flooring, electric shaver point and LED downlights. A UPVC double glazed opaque side window.
PART-CONVERTED LOFT ROOM - 34ft (10.4m) in length
Accessed via a wooden ladder off the hall, there is a useful boarded loft room with power points, lights and a window. The gas boiler is also located here. Potential exists to fully convert this space to an additional bedroom - subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
OUTSIDE
FRONT APPROACH / PARKING / GARAGES
The property is a short distance off the B587 and is reached by turning into Calke Road. In just 75 metres, turn right up a long shared access tarmac driveway. At the end, take the gravelled drive on the right which leads to the property. Here there is ample parking and a three-car garage block - one of the garages belonging to the house next door.
MAGNIFICENT MATURE GARDENS
The bungalow enjoys extensive south-easterly facing lawned gardens to the rear - planted in an informal style with an abundance of shrubs and trees and a profusion of flowering plants. There is also an attractive water feature. The garden is open on one side to the neighbouring garden.
AND FINALLY...
Location, location, location - this individual bungalow, situated on the edge of the desirable small town of Melbourne, will certainly appeal to discerning purchasers in search of the perfect location to live.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn right and go round the corner into High Street. Continue out of town, past the former Melbourne Arms hotel, and in a short distance take the second turning on the right into Calke Road. In just 75 metres, turn right up a private tarmac road. At the top, the road forks into three. Take the right hand fork to 'Broomshill'. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE73 8DL.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase.
Property Features :
- One of the Most Stunning Locations in Melbourne!
- Deceptively Spacious 3 Bedroom Bungalow
- Potential to Extend - Subject to Relevant Permissions
- Large Sitting Room and Dining Room
- Breakfast Kitchen and Utility Room