Property description

** AVAILABLE TO VIEW ** A traditional three-bedroomed / three-storey detached family home (built-in the 1920s), nestled in a good-sized plot enjoying open views to the front and the rear - set within a mature southerly-facing landscaped garden and located on the edge of a popular hamlet near Ashby. A look inside reveals: an enclosed entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom/w.c., lounge, dining room, sun room and a breakfast kitchen with utility room, three bedrooms (including a loft room), a family bathroom and a shower room. There's a single garage and parking for up to four cars. Viewing recommended!

THE LOCATION
The hamlet of New Packington is located about two miles from the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch on the road to Ravenstone. There is easy access to the M42 motorway and nearby Midland towns and cities. The East Midlands airport at Castle Donington is within a half hour drive of the property.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
** AVAILABLE TO VIEW ** A traditional three-bedroomed / three-storey detached family home (built in the 1920s) nestled in a good-sized plot enjoying open views to the front and the rear - set within a mature southerly-facing landscaped garden and located on the edge of a popular hamlet near Ashby. A look inside reveals: an enclosed entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom/w.c., lounge, dining room, sun room and a breakfast kitchen with utility room, three bedrooms (including a loft room), a family bathroom and a shower room. A single garage and parking for four cars. Viewing recommended!

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details
The detached property is set back from the road behind a hedge and shrubs to the front, and hedging to both sides. There's a lawn and a Tarmac driveway offering off-road parking for up to four cars, leading to the garage. Twin UPVC double glazed wood-effect doors open into the enclosed porch.

ENCLOSED PORCH
With a tiled floor and wall-mounted coat hooks. A half-glazed opaque leaded stained glass door to the:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
With attractive period-style tiled floor, central heating radiator, dado rail, telephone point, a useful under-stairs storage cupboard, and stairs rising to the first floor. White panelled doors to the utility room and the dining room.

DINING ROOM - 13' 3'' x 12' 9'' max to bay (4.04m x 3.88m)
The focal point of this room is the art-deco style fireplace with a freestanding electric fire resting on a jade-coloured tiled hearth. A picture rail, coved ceiling and a central heating radiator. A UPVC double glazed bow front window enjoying open countryside views across the road. Twin multi-paned wood doors with matching side panels lead through to the lounge.

LOUNGE - 12' 6'' x 12' 2'' (3.81m x 3.71m)
The centre point is the wood fire surround with marble inset and hearth incorporating a coal-effect gas fire. Partial parquet flooring, picture rail, coved ceiling, a double central heating radiator, TV and cable points. Aluminium doors slide open into the sun room.



SUN ROOM - 10' 1'' x 7' 6'' (3.07m x 2.28m)
A light and sunny room with oak flooring, central heating radiator, a UPVC double glazed opaque side window and two further double glazed windows overlooking the long southerly-facing rear garden. A open doorway through to the kitchen.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 11' 8'' x 8' 6'' (3.55m x 2.59m)
Fitted with burr oak base units and a matching Welsh dresser. Solid oak worktops. An inset Belfast sink with separate hot and cold taps. Included in the sale are various appliances: a freestanding four-burner gas cooker, a dishwasher and a larder fridge. There's a stainless steel chimney extractor hood, quarry tiled floor and a central heating radiator. Dual-aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. A UPVC double glazed side exit door and a further door accessing the paved patio and rear garden. A half-glazed pine door leads through to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM - 9' 2'' max x 7' 6'' max (2.79m x 2.28m)
With a stainless steel sink and drainer, a base unit, wall cupboards, a plumbed-in freestanding washing machine, radiator and a tiled floor. A UPVC double glazed side window. A door to the:

CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Comprising: a corner wall-hung wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. A radiator, tiled floor and a UPVC double glazed opaque side window.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With a wood single-glazed side window. Doors off to bedrooms one and two, the bathroom and the shower room. A further door leads up the stairs to the bedroom/loft room on the second floor.

BEDROOM ONE - 13' 2'' x 10' 6'' (4.01m x 3.20m)
With a central heating radiator, picture rail and a UPVC double glazed front window with open views across the road.

BEDROOM TWO - 12' 3'' max x 9' 5'' (3.73m x 2.87m)
Fitted with two built-in storage cupboards - one is an airing cupboard with the hot water cylinder and cold water tank. A central heating radiator, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed rear window overlooking the garden and open countryside views.

MODERN BATHROOM - 7' 8'' x 6' 2'' (2.34m x 1.88m)
Comprising: a panelled bath with mixer tap and electric shower over, a vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, and a low-flush toilet with a concealed cistern. Tiled walls, vinyl flooring, radiator and a UPVC double glazed opaque rear window.

FULLY-TILED SHOWER ROOM - 7' 6'' x 6' 6'' (2.28m x 1.98m)
(Formerly a bedroom). Comprising: a tiled corner shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet. Fully tiled walls and floor, a chrome heated towel rail radiator, a wall mirror and an extractor fan. A UPVC double glazed opaque rear window with blinds.

SECOND FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With under-eaves storage cupboards, doors off to bedroom three (loft room) and the:

STORAGE ROOM (COMPUTER ROOM) - 8' 0'' x 3' 4'' (restricted height) (2.44m x 1.02m)
Currently used as a computer room - a useful storage room (no windows) with under-eaves storage, power points and lighting.

BEDROOM THREE (LOFT ROOM) - 11' 9'' to low eaves x 8' 9'' max (3.58m x 2.66m)
With access to useful under-eaves storage. A UPVC double glazed dormer window enjoying commanding views over the long southerly-facing rear garden and open countryside beyond.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
The house is set back from the road behind a hedge and shrubs to the front, and hedging to both sides. There's a lawn and a Tarmac driveway offering off-road parking for up to four cars, leading to the garage.

SINGLE GARAGE
With up-and-over door, a side courtesy door, power and lighting.

SOUTHERLY-FACING LONG REAR GARDEN
The long sunny rear garden has been delightfully landscaped and enjoys open countryside views. There's a paved patio, gravelled areas, extensive, shaped lawns, trelliswork, hedging and fencing.







AND FINALLY...
A traditional bay-fronted 1920s family home located in a most pleasant edge of hamlet position, with open countryside views to both the front and rear - a few minutes drive from Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Internal inspection is highly recommended!

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'D' (TBC)

HOW TO GET THERE.
From our NEWTON FALLLOWELL office inkittyjonathan@aol.com the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. Continue up the hill and take the second turning on the right into Upper Church Street. Go round the Z-bend and onto Leicester Road. Follow this road out of town and within a mile or so you'll come to New Packington. The house can be found in a short distance on the right hand side - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 1TQ.

PLEASE NOTE:
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. 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. 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 :

• Traditional Detached Family Residence
• Two Bedrooms and Converted Loft Room
• Lounge - Dining Room
• Sun Room - Cloakroom W.C.
• Family Bathroom & Shower Room