Property description

* EXTENDED TO THE REAR / STUNNING REAR VIEWS!!! Enjoying commanding far-reaching views looking towards the National Forest from the long rear garden, this three-bedroomed semi-detached home has parking for at least three cars and was extended in the late 1980s adding a utility room off the kitchen. A look inside reveals: an entrance hall, 23 ft. lounge / diner linked by a wide archway, a fitted kitchen with adjoining utility room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing of this family home is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the fine location and superb rear garden.

THE LOCATION
OAKTHORPE, near to the bustling market town of Ashby de la Zouch, and a short distance from Measham, is an ever increasing popular village, with easy access to the M42 motorway and onwards to major cities including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham. The East Midlands airport is a 25-30 minutes drive away. For recreation and country walks, the nearby National Forest visitors' centre at Moira is well worth a visit.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
* EXTENDED TO THE REAR / STUNNING REAR VIEWS!!! Enjoying commanding far-reaching views looking towards the National Forest from the long rear garden, this three-bedroomed semi-detached home has parking for at least three cars and was extended in the late 1980s adding a utility room off the kitchen. A look inside reveals: an entrance hall, 23 ft. lounge / diner linked by a wide archway, a fitted kitchen with adjoining utility room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing of this family home is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the fine location and superb rear garden.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL


The semi-detached property stands back from the road behind a lawned front garden with a row of neatly planted small conifers to one side, and a Tarmac driveway with five-bar gate halfway down. Parking here for at least three cars.


A quarry tiled step up to the UPVC entrance door with security light above.

ENTRANCE HALL
With a central heating radiator, telephone point, stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, and a panelled door to the:

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE / DINER - 23' 0'' x 12' 2'' max(7.01m x 3.71m)
(Narrowing to 7' 10\" at the dining end). The two rooms are linked by a wide arch. With a feature brick fireplace with wooden mantle and a coal-effect electric fire resting on a slate hearth, a brick-built corner shelf for a television and side shelf. Three central heating radiators, moulded decorative coving, TV aerial point and a door to a useful understairs cupboard. Dual-aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. The rear window enjoys magnificent elevated open views looking towards the National Forest.


An archway to the side leads through to the:

KITCHEN - 8' 6'' x 7' 1'' (2.59m x 2.16m)
Fitted with base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. Wood-edged worktops and tiled splashbacks. There's a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, a built-in stainless steel electric oven with extractor hood and an inset four-ring halogen hob. Fully tiled walls and floor.


A half-glazed opaque door to the adjoining:

UTILITY ROOM - 7' 4'' x 5' 4'' (2.23m x 1.62m)
An extension to the original property. There's space for four stacked appliances including a plumbed in washing machine. A double wall cupboard, central heating radiator, vinyl flooring, roof space access and a UPVC double glazed rear window. An opaque glazed exit door to the side with a canopy. The oil-fired boiler is housed in an outside brick store.


Returning to the entrance hall, stairs rise to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
With an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, access to the loft space with lighting via a retractable aluminium ladder. Panelled doors to the three bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE - 12' 8'' x 8' 7'' (3.86m x 2.61m)
With a central heating radiator, TV aerial point and a UPVC double glazed front window.

BEDROOM TWO - 10' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.05m x 2.61m)
With a central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window enjoying commanding views over the surrounding countryside to the rear.

BEDROOM THREE - 8' 0'' x 6' 5'' max (2.44m x 1.95m)
With a built-in cupboard over the bulk head, central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed front window.

BATHROOM - 6' 4'' x 5' 4'' (1.93m x 1.62m)
Comprising: a panelled bath with glazed screen and mains shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Fully tiled walls, a central heating radiator, extractor fan and a UPVC double glazed opaque rear window.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
There's a lawned front garden with a row of neatly planted small conifers and shrubs to one side, and a Tarmac driveway offering parking for at least three cars.

TIERED LONG REAR GARDEN
A major selling feature of this property is the long rear garden which has been well maintained by the present owners over many years. The garden is tiered and enjoys commanding far-reaching countryside views. There's a paved patio, steps linking the three levels, neatly trimmed specimen hedges, water tap, oil storage tank and three lawned areas. Fencing and mature hedging to the boundaries.

AND FINALLY...
Please come and view this property for yourself to fully appreciate the good-sized rear garden and open countryside views.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'B'.

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street and left again at the second mini island into Bath Street. Continue under the railway bridge into Tamworth Road and continue out of town. At the roundabouts with the A42/M42 go straight ahead towards Measham. In a mile or so, at the traffic lights by the garage, turn right. Go over the motorway bridge and turn left towards Oakthorpe. Follow this road for approx 200 metres, and the property can be found on the right hand side just before the left hand bend. Please note: There is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POSTCODE for SATNAVS: DE12 7RB

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. The central heating is oil-fired. 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 recommends 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. 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. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.

Property Features :

• Extended 3 Bedroomed Semi-Detached
• Long Garden with Superb Open Views
• 23ft Open Plan Lounge/Diner
• Kitchen and Utility Room
• Well-Maintained Front & Rear Gardens