Property description

LOOK! A superb three-bedroomed detached family home nestled in good-sized low-maintenance gardens within a popular village cul-de-sac and boasting a garage and off-road parking for five cars. The vendors of this property previously owned a nursery and their enthusiasm for horticulture is reflected in the many varieties of colourful plants and shrubs to be found in their lovely garden. A look inside reveals: entrance hall, L-shaped lounge with a brick arch leading to the dining area which flows through to the UPVC double glazed conservatory; there's a breakfast kitchen, covered side passageway, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The rear garden also includes a 23ft long timber-framed greenhouse. Viewing is highly recommended!

THE LOCATION
The delightful village of BLACKFORDBY can be found about three miles from the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and is within a short distance of the National Forest visitors' centre at Moira. The village has a church and chapel, two public houses, and a very good primary school. Hicks Lodge Cycle centre is nearby at Willesley.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
LOOK! A superb three-bedroomed detached family home nestled in good-sized low-maintenance gardens within a popular village cul-de-sac and boasting a garage and off-road parking for five cars. The vendors of this property previously owned a nursery and their enthusiasm for horticulture is reflected in the many varieties of colourful plants and shrubs to be found in their lovely garden. A look inside reveals: entrance hall, L-shaped lounge with a brick arch leading to the dining area which flows through to the UPVC double glazed conservatory; there's a breakfast kitchen, covered side passageway, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The rear garden also includes a 23ft long timber-framed greenhouse. Viewing is highly recommended!

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL


The house stands back from the road close to the head of the cul-de-sac behind a low brick wall and an extensive block paved driveway with a shaped stocked shrub border to one side.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Accessed via a leaded half-glazed wooden front door, with a central heating radiator, telephone point, under-stairs storage cupboard, a small opaque glazed window to the front elevation, doors leading through into the lounge and breakfast kitchen. staircase rising to the first floor accommodation.

L-SHAPED LOUNGE / DINER - 19' 7'' max x 15' 10'' narrowing to 8'9\" (5.96m x 4.82m)
The focal point of the room is the ornate brick-built fireplace with tiled hearth housing the coal-effect electric fire. There are TV and satellite aerial points, a serving hatch in the dining room, two central heating radiators, coved ceiling and a leaded double glazed window to the front elevation and double glazed sliding doors leading through into the...

CONSERVATORY - 11' 3'' x 9' 8'' (3.43m x 2.94m)
Made of a UPVC construction with a brick-built plinth and poly-carbonate roof. There is tiled flooring, a ceiling fan with light and UPVC French doors leading out onto the patio and rear garden.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 13' 6'' x 8' 7'' (4.11m x 2.61m)
Featuring a range of wall and base level units, breakfast bar, laminate roll-top work-surfaces, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink drainer unit with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in electric double oven and grill, four-ring gas burner hob with extractor hood over, space for free-standing fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Tiled flooring, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden side door leading through into the inner hallway accessing the rear garden.


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

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
With loft hatch giving access into the roof void, airing cupboard with shelving, coved ceiling, leaded double glazed window to the side elevation and doors leading through into all three bedrooms and the bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE - 11' 8'' x 11' 0'' (3.55m x 3.35m)
A good-sized double bedroom with TV aerial point, central heating radiator and a leaded UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM TWO - 12' 2'' x 9' 0'' (3.71m x 2.74m)
A good-sized double bedroom with double wardrobes with shelving and hanging rails, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM THREE - 11' 0'' x 10' 8'' max narrowing to 7'6\" (3.35m x 3.25m)
With a built-in single wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail, vanity wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, TV aerial point and double glazed window to the front elevation.

BATHROOM - 7' 9'' x 5' 5'' (2.36m x 1.65m)
A three-piece bathroom suite comprising a wooden panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps and a single-flush toilet. There is a chrome centrally heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and floor, wall cupboard with mirrored door and an opaque double glazed window to the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

FRONT and PARKING
There's a low brick wall to the front of the property and an extensive block paved driveway with a shaped stocked shrub border to one side. In the middle of the driveway you'll find an attractive Japanese Acer tree.

SINGLE GARAGE - 21' 6'' x 8' 1'' min (6.55m x 2.46m)
With an up-and-over door, power and light connected.

LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN
A delightful private long rear garden which faces in a sunny south-easterly direction and has been designed for ease of maintenance with three distinctive gravel and paved areas. The owners' extensive knowledge of plants and shrubs has been acquired during the many years they ran their own garden centre business. You'll find a myriad of flowering plants, shrubs and small trees. Varieties include: acer and Victoria plum trees, climbing roses and clematis, a camellia bush, lavender and magnolia bushes, and many more. There is also a large 23ft long timber greenhouse, a pergola, fencing to the boundaries and a useful timber potting shed. At the bottom of the garden is a fenced and gated enclosure useful for containing a pet such as a dog.

AND FINALLY...
Internal inspection of this superb detached three bedroomed property is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the fine village location and the long rear garden.

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

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street. Straight on at the second mini-island into Kilwardby Street. Follow the road up the hill into Moira Road. Continue through Shellbrook and in half a mile or so, turn right into Blackfordby Lane. Carry on, turning left eventually into Butt Lane. Second right into Fenton Avenue where the property can be found in a short distance on the right hand side - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE11 8AR.

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 :

• Three-Bedroomed Detached Home
• L-Shaped Lounge, archway to...
• Dining Room
• UPVC Conservatory
• Breakfast Kitchen