Property description

A rare opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an individual Grade II Listed period home, nestled in the heart of this popular Georgian town within the conservation area, and boasting character accommodation spread over three floors - with parts believed to date back to the late 1690s. The beamed property enjoys a southerly-facing rear garden and has six reception rooms and a large cellar. A look inside reveals: a front sitting room, rear lounge, snug, cellar, L-shaped breakfast kitchen, utility room, dining room, downstairs cloakroom.w.c., entrance room, galleried office, two first floor bedrooms and a spacious four-piece bathroom, and, on the second floor, bedrooms three and four. Viewing of this magnificent period home is enthusiastically recommended!

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
Newton Fallowell is proud to offer for sale: A rare opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an individual Grade II Listed period home, nestled in the heart of this popular Georgian town within the conservation area, and boasting character accommodation spread over three floors - with parts believed to date back to the late 1690s. The beamed property enjoys a southerly-facing rear garden and has six reception rooms and a large cellar. A look inside reveals: a front sitting room, rear lounge, snug, cellar, L-shaped breakfast kitchen, utility room, dining room, downstairs cloakroom.w.c., entrance room, galleried office, two first floor bedrooms and a spacious four-piece bathroom, and, on the second floor, bedrooms three and four. Viewing of this magnificent period home is enthusiastically recommended!

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
The property was formerly two cottages and both front doors are still in place. We enter via the door to the left of the front elevation, into the:

ENTRANCE LOBBY
With laminate flooring, wood-clad ceiling and stairs rising to the first floor. A stained and varnished pine door leads through to the:

SITTING ROOM - 13' 1'' max x 13' 0'' (3.98m x 3.96m)
The focal point of this first reception room is the recessed fireplace with quarry tiled hearth incorporating a log-effect gas fire and brick arch. Exposed centre beam, radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling and a Georgian-style window to the front elevation with views of the church opposite. A latched door with oak-framed architrave to the:

BEAMED LOUNGE - 12' 7'' max x 11' 2'' (3.83m x 3.40m)
With a recessed fireplace with stone back and hearth and timber surround. Beamed ceiling, exposed timberwork, radiator and a dado rail. A wood-framed double glazed window overlooking the paved patio and rear garden. Bi-folding glazed doors to the:

SNUG - 11' 5'' x 7' 2'' (3.48m x 2.18m)
With exposed stone wall, central heating radiator, sliding double glazed doors to the rear patio. A latched door and stairs rising to the cloakroom/w.c and the breakfast kitchen. A door to the:

CELLAR
Stone steps descend to the good-sized cellar which lies under the dining room. Power point and lighting.

CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Comprising: a wall-hung wash basin with cupboards under and a low-flush toilet with concealed cistern. A high-level opaque side window.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 16' 5'' max x 13' 3'' (5.00m x 4.04m)
An L-shaped breakfast kitchen fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards with dark oak-effect doors. There's a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, an inset four-ring induction hob with built-in overhead extractor hood, built-in gas oven and grill and separate microwave oven. An integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, integrated freezer and pull-out folding ironing board. A solid oak breakfast bar. Roll-edged worktops and complementary tiled splashback and flooring. A tall food storage unit, ceiling spotlights and a double glazed door to an outside south-facing seating area with artificial grass. Also a rear window to the garden. An archway (with curtain over) to the:

UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with a base unit cupboard and matching triple wall cupboards. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a further electrical appliance. Tiled flooring and a combi gas boiler concealed in a cupboard.

DINING ROOM - 13' 0'' x 11' 5' max (3.96m x 3.48m)
Approached via a latched door from the snug. With varnished and stained panelling to the lower walls, a concealed radiator, moulded cornice and a Georgian-style window to the front elevation. Twin glazed doors and two steps down to the:

ENTRANCE ROOM - 12' 6'' x 10' 9'' (3.81m x 3.27m)
This useful extra room has the second entrance door accessing the front of the building. There are built-in cupboards in the alcoves, a radiator, pine panelling and a multi-paned front window. This room (with direct access to the street) has, in days gone by, been used as a hairdressing business. An open-tread wooden staircase rises to a mezannine level and the:

GALLERIED OFFICE - 13' 2'' x 9' 2'' + stairs (4.01m x 2.79m)
Currently used as an office but would be ideal as a library or hobbies room perhaps? With an exposed ceiling beam, access to the roof space, a radiator and a multi-paned front window. Returning to the lounge and to the entrance lobby at the front of the house, stairs rise to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Splits left and right to bedrooms one and two and the bathroom. A window to the rear.

BEDROOM ONE - 13' 0'' x 8' 7'' + wardrobes (3.96m x 2.61m)
Fitted with a range of wardrobes to one wall including a mirrored door, over bed space cupboards, bedside tables and shelf units. A double radiator and a sash window to the front overlooking the church opposite.

BEDROOM TWO - 13' 0'' x 10' 5'' max (3.96m x 3.17m)
With an exposed ceiling beam, radiator and sash window to the front aspect.

SPACIOUS BATHROOM - 11' 8'' x 11' 1'' (3.55m x 3.38m)
A generous-sized split-level bathroom fitted with a four-piece suite comprising: a large corner Jacuzzi bath, vanity wash basin with a range of drawers and cupboards, bidet, a corner shower cubicle with electric shower and a low-flush toilet. Laminate flooring and carpet, radiator, part-tiled walls, shaver point, mirror with lights and an extractor fan. An opaque rear window. Returning to the first floor landing, stairs ascend to the:

SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With under-eaves storage space. Louvred swing doors to the two remaining bedrooms.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 1'' x 13' 1'' to low eaves (3.98m x 3.98m)
With sliding doors to useful under-eaves storage, two exposed purlins, a semi-vaulted ceiling, double radiator and a rear window.

BEDROOM FOUR - 11' 0'' max x 10' 6'' to low eaves (3.35m x 3.20m)
With louvred doors to under-eaves built-in storage cupboards, a vaulted ceiling, two exposed purlins, double radiator and a side window.

OUTSIDE

SOUTHERLY-FACING REAR GARDEN
There is a good-sized private walled garden to the rear of the property with two patio areas adjacent to the rear of the house with stone steps rising to the remainder of the garden where you'll find lawned areas, an alfresco dining area, further paved patio and a useful brick-built outbuilding. A lovely haven to relax in on a sunny summer's day!

AND FINALLY...
A rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed property close to the centre of the town - offering versatile accommodation with endless opportunities to improve and modify (within the constraits of a Listed building).

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE, it couldn't be easier! Go straight across the road into Market Place and the property (number 14) can be found within 50 yards on the right hand side - opposite the church and just before the start of Church Street. Please note: There is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE73 8DS.

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 :

• Individual Grade II Listed Period Residence
• Four Bedrooms - Town Centre Location
• Character Accommodation over 3 Floors
• Sitting Room - Lounge - Dining Room
• Snug - Office - Cellar - Entrance Room