Property description

LOOK!!! A LOVELY SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR PERIOD ONE-BEDROOMED APARTMENT near the centre of the town boasting good-sized accommodation, a sunny south-facing balcony, secure gated parking to the rear and shared communal lawned gardens. This individual home has been well-maintained and is in good decorative order. All the rooms are of generous proportions and include: a 17ft. beamed sitting room with attractive marble-style fireplace, a 12ft dining room currently used as an office, an 11ft. dining kitchen, 11ft. double bedroom and an 8ft. bathroom. The apartment is situated a few hundred yards from the centre of this sought after Georgian town. Whether you're a business man or woman looking for a Midland's base or a singleton or couple in search of a character home, viewing is enthusiastically recommended! 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 APARTMENT
LOOK!!! A LOVELY SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR PERIOD ONE-BEDROOMED APARTMENT near the centre of the town boasting good-sized accommodation, a sunny south-facing balcony, secure gated parking to the rear and shared communal lawned gardens. This individual home has been well-maintained and is in good decorative order. All the rooms are of generous proportions and include: a 17ft. beamed sitting room with attractive marble-style fireplace, a 12ft dining room currently used as an office, an 11ft. dining kitchen, 11ft. double bedroom and an 8ft. bathroom. The apartment is situated a few hundred yards from the centre of this sought after Georgian town. Whether you're a business man or woman looking for a Midland's base or a singleton or couple in search of a character home, viewing is enthusiastically recommended! NO UPWARD CHAIN.


The apartment is approached off Potter Street via a covered walkway and is entered either via a communal staircase to the right, or by the wooden stairs to the left which lead up to the south-facing balcony and kitchen with commanding rear views. There is also access from Church Street.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
We will begin our tour of the apartment starting from the elevated balcony to the rear accessed via the wooden stairs into the kitchen. A half double glazed wood door opens into the:

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 11' 4'' x 9' 5'' (3.45m x 2.87m)
Fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. There's a stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks and complementary roll-edged worktops. A newly installed inset four-ring ceramic hob, and a built-in stainless steel electric oven. A freestanding Zanussi washing machine (included), ample space for a dining table and chairs, a freestanding fridge (included) and space for a further electrical appliance. A vaulted ceiling with clothes dryer, two Velux skylights, painted beams and spotlights. Terracotta floor tiles, alarm keypad and a slimline electric wall heater with timer.


An open archway and step up to the adjoining:

LIVING/DINING ROOM - 12' 5'' x 9' 3'' (3.78m x 2.82m)
There's a painted wood fire surround with cast iron open grate and marble hearth. A beamed ceiling, Dimplex electric storage heater, three wall lights, TV aerial point, telephone point and a single-glazed Georgian-style sash window with secondary glazing to the front aspect.


A glazed multi-paned door leads through to the:

INNER HALL - 10' 0'' x 5' 9'' (3.05m x 1.75m)
With a built-in corner cupboard with shelves, dado rail, mains smoke alarm, a pine door to the bedroom and the bathroom, and a painted panelled door to the sitting room.

BEAMED SITTING ROOM - 17' 2'' x 12' 2'' (5.23m x 3.71m)
A generous-sized living room, the focal point of which is the attractive marble fire surround with cast iron open fire grate. There's a beamed ceiling, electric storage radiator and a slimline electric heater with timer, TV aerial point. A panelled entrance door opens onto the communal landing and staircase descending to the ground floor. Dual-aspect sash windows with secondary glazing to the front and rear elevations.

SPACIOUS BEDROOM - 11' 2'' x 9' 5'' (3.40m x 2.87m)
Fitted with two built-in corner wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves. A vaulted ceiling, two painted purlins and a multi-paned single-glazed window with secondary glazing and roller blind enjoying commanding views over the communal rear courtyard.

BRAND NEW BATHROOM - 8' 4'' x 6' 3'' (2.54m x 1.90m)
Brand new contemporary bathroom suite fitted. Comprising a dual flush toilet, vanity wash-hand basin with chrome mixer tap set into a range of built-in base level units with large wall mirror above. A panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and silver power shower over with glazed side screen. There is a built-in linen cupboard, extractor fan, heated towel rail and a secondary glazed sash-style window to the front elevation.

OUTSIDE

SOUTH-FACING BALCONY
There's a southerly-facing balcony to the rear of the apartment enjoying elevated views over the communal courtyard below. Wooden steps descend to the courtyard, rear garden and secure parking area.

COMMUNAL REAR GARDENS
There are communal lawned gardens to the rear shared by the owners of the various apartments.

SECURE PARKING AREA
Accessed by electric gates from Church Street is the secure parking area for the apartments with one allocated parking space for this property.

AND FINALLY...
A rare opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire a SPACIOUS one-bedroomed first floor apartment close to the heart of Melbourne town. Please call Newton Fallowell and we'll gladly arrange a viewing for you. NO UPWARD CHAIN.

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

GROUND RENT & MAINTENANCE COSTS
The apartment is leasehold. Ground rent: £20 per year. Maintenance charge: £52 per quarter.

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Place and first right into Potter Street. In about 100 metres, at the hanging Potter's Yard sign above, turn right into the covered passageway identified by our 'For Sale' board. The entrance door is immediately on your right hand side. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE73 8HX.

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. The heating is electric. 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 :

• SPACIOUS Character Period 1st Floor Apartment
• Sunny South-Facing Rear Balcony
• One Double Bedroom with Wardrobes
• Magnificent Sitting Room
• Dining Room / Office - Dining Kitchen