Property description

* PARKING TO THE REAR * Conveniently located for the town centre, this modern two bedroom end townhouse has off-road parking to the rear, a small low-maintenance garden and a useful brick outbuilding. Ideal for investors, first-time buyers or someone downsizing from a larger property, the accommodation briefly consists of: a canopied porch, good-sized lounge, separate dining room with archway to the adjoining kitchen, a galleried landing, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing recommended! Please call our NEWTON FALLOWELL office today on 01332 865696

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
Conveniently located for the town centre, this modern two bedroom end townhouse has off-road parking to the rear, a small low-maintenance garden and a useful brick outbuilding. Ideal for investors, first-time buyers or someone downsizing from a larger property, the accommodation briefly consists of: a canopied porch, good-sized lounge, separate dining room with archway to the adjoining kitchen, a galleried landing, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing recommended!

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL


The house stands back from the road behind a small gravelled foregarden with wrought iron railings. Brick steps to the:

CANOPIED PORCH
A half-glazed opaque timber door with leaded stained glass panel opens into the:

LOUNGE - 16' 2'' x 11' 7'' max under stairs (4.92m x 3.53m)
With a wood fire surround having a decorative tiled inset incorporating a coal-effect electric fire. Two double central heating radiators, coved ceiling, dado rail, two wall lights and a spindled open-tread stairs rising to the first floor. Two timber double glazed windows to the front aspect.


A glazed multi-paned door leads the:

DINING ROOM - 8' 9'' x 7' 8'' (2.66m x 2.34m)
With a double central heating radiator, telephone point, coved ceiling, dado rail and timber French doors opening into the low-maintenance rear garden.


An open arch to the adjoining:

KITCHEN - 9' 4'' x 8' 0'' (2.84m x 2.44m)
Fitted with a range of white base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. A sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for freestanding four-ring ceramic cooker, space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a 2/3rds height fridge/freezer. Tiled splashbacks and contrasting roll-edged worktops. Laminate flooring, coved ceiling, dado rail, a wall-mounted Glow-worm Fuelsaver gas boiler. A half-glazed timber door with opaque leaded panel to the rear garden.


Returning to the lounge, an open-tread spindled staircase rises to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

GALLERIED LANDING
With a double central heating radiator, access to the loft space, coved ceiling, dado rail, a timber double glazed side window and panelled doors off to the two bedrooms and the bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE - 14' 4'' x 8' 8'' (4.37m x 2.64m)
Fitted with a range of built-in wardobes along one wall. A door to a recessed storage cupboard. Two central heating radiators, telephone point, coved ceiling, dado rail and two timber double glazed windows to the front aspect.

BEDROOM TWO - 9' 0'' x 8' 9'' (2.74m x 2.66m)
A door to a recessed cupboard with shelves. A central heating radiator, dado rail and a timber double glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden and parking space.

BATHROOM - 6' 8'' x 5' 8'' (2.03m x 1.73m)
Comprising: a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and a low-flush w.c. Part-tiled walls, dado rail, double radiator and a timber double glazed sash window to the rear aspect.

OUTSIDE

REAR GARDEN
A low-maintenance rear garden with wrought iron gate and railings into pebble patio area, and a gate to the rear parking and outbuilding.

OFF-ROAD PARKING
Off-road parking for one car accessed from the side of the property through twin wooden gates.

BRICK OUTBUILDING
A useful brick outbuilding adjacent to the parking space.

AND FINALLY...
A modern two-bedroomed home conveniently located for the town centre shops, restaurants and facilities. Viewing a must!

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Place and onwards into Derby Road. The property can be found in approx 100 metres on the left hand side - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SATNAVS: DE73 8FE.

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. 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.