Property description

* COSY HOME FOR THE OVER 55's: The lovely homes in Castle Mills, Melbourne, were specifically designed to provide quality housing for the over 55s in a pleasant and friendly environment, and are the perfect choice for someone downsizing from a larger property. This one bedroomed property spread over two-floors is surrounded by delightful communal gardens. A look inside reveals: a canopy porch with light and bin store, an entrance hall, a good-sized lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen, a galleried landing, a double bedroom and a shower-room. The house benefits from double glazing and electric storage radiators throughout. In addition, there's an allocated parking space nearby and parking for visitors. No upward chain.

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
The cosy homes in Castle Mills, Melbourne, were specifically designed to provide quality housing for the over 55s in a pleasant and friendly environment, and are the perfect choice for someone downsizing from a larger property. This one bedroomed property spread over two-floors is surrounded by delightful communal gardens. A look inside reveals: a canopy porch with light and bin store, an entrance hall, a good-sized lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen, a galleried landing, a double bedroom and a shower-room. The house benefits from double glazing and electric storage radiators throughout. In addition, there's an allocated parking space nearby and parking for visitors. No upward chain. We'd love to show you around - please call us to arrange a viewing! (One of the occupants of this property must be aged 55 or over).

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL

CANOPIED ENTRANCE PORCH
A block paved path leads up to the canopied entrance porch with outside light and bin store. There is a half opaque glazed wooden front door leading into the...

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With telephone point, electric storage heater and doors leading into the lounge/dining area and kitchen. Staircase rises to the first floor accommodation.

KITCHEN - 10' 1'' max x 7' 11'' max (3.07m x 2.41m)
Featuring a range of wall and base level units, laminate roll top work surfaces, a 1.5 sink drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in electric oven with inset four-ring halogen hob over and extractor hood, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. There is tile-effect vinyl flooring, an electric storage heater and a double glazed window to the front elevation.

DINING AREA - 8' 9'' x 7' 11'' (2.67m x 2.41m)
Good-sized dining area with electric storage heater, archway leads through into the...

LOUNGE - 14' 6'' x 9' 11'' (4.43m x 3.01m)
The focal point of the room is the coal-effect electric fire with marble-effect inlay and hearth and wooden surround. There is a TV aerial point, an electric storage heater, an under stair storage cupboard with shelving and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.


Returning to the entrance hall with staircase rising to the...

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
There is an airing cupboard with shelving also housing the hot water cylinder, a loft hatch providing access into the roof void and doors leading through into the bedroom and shower room.

BEDROOM - 11' 7'' x 11' 2'' (3.52m x 3.41m)
A good sized double bedroom featuring a built-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails, an electric storage heater and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.

SHOWER ROOM
A recently fitted modern shower room suite comprising: a single flush toilet, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and a double shower cubicle with sliding glazed door and a Mira electric shower. There are fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring, an electrically heated chrome towel rail, an electric wall heater and extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

COMMUNAL GARDENS
Within the complex there are delightfully landscaped lawned gardens shared with the neighbouring residents - with planted herbaceous borders, shrub beds, block paved pathways and seating areas.

PARKING
There is a nearby parking space and space for visitors' cars.

AND FINALLY
A lovely home for the over 55s in most pleasant location within easy access of the town centre shops and amenities. Please call Newton Fallowell to arrange a viewing at your convenience.

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 MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Place and right into Potter Street. At the T-junction at the bottom of the street, go straight across into Castle Mills. The property (number 19) can be found in a short distance to the right hand side - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POSTCODE for SATNAVS: DE73 8BF.

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. 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: Leasehold - 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 :

• Cosy Over 55s Home
• Well-Presented One Bedroom Property
• Entrance hall - Lounge/Diner
• Fitted Kitchen
• Communal Gardens + Rear Seating Area