Cottage for sale in Derby DE65, 2 Bedroom

A delightful period, cottage home close to the heart of the sought-after Village of Willington, and range of amenities. Requiring internal inspection to be fully appreciated, the property has been the subject of much improvement over recent years, yet with the retention of many character features to include exposed beams. Having the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing, the accommodation briefly comprises: -

ground floor, beamed Sitting Room with Inglenook-style fireplace and log burner, Cloaks/WC, Lobby with walk-in Store, and modern fitted Breakfast Kitchen with integrated appliances. First floor, landing affording access to Two Double Bedrooms, and modern Jack 'n' Jill Bathroom. Outside, foregarden, side garden, and private enclosed, pleasant cottage-style rear garden incorporating Summerhouse and Store, with potential car standing. EPC F (2012), council tax band A.

The Property

A delightful, period end-cottage of undoubted charm and character, having been the subject of sympathetic modernisation within recent years, yet with the retention of many features, such as exposed ceiling beams. Early internal inspection is highly recommended to be fully appreciated. The accommodation is approached via the front sitting room, with cloaks/WC, inner lobby with store, and breakfast kitchen to the ground floor, and to the first floor a landing affords access to two double bedrooms, linked by a modern Jack 'n' Jill bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from foregarden, side, and pleasant, private enclosed rear garden incorporating summer house and store, and potential car standing space off the private side road.

Location

The property situated towards the heart of the sought-after South Derbyshire village of Willington and excellent local amenities to include convenience store, public houses and restaurants, churches, regular bus services to both the city of Derby and town of Burton-upon-Trent, together with the additional advantage of its own railway station. Ease of access is afforded to the A38 and A50 for commuting throughout the region, yet is within minutes walking distance of open countryside, and the Canal with the excellent Mercia Marina boasting an additional range of shops and restaurants.

Directions

When leaving Derby city centre by vehicle, proceed south on the A38 and after approximately five-miles take the second exit for Willington, immediately after the service station. Proceed into Willington before entering Castle Way, to find the property on the left-hand side before reaching the centre of the village.

Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, Gadsby Nichols. Ref: R

Accommodation

Having the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing, the detailed accommodation comprises: -

Ground Floor

Feature Sitting Room (3.89m x 3.53m (12'9" x 11'7"))

These measurements are 'plus the inglenook and bay recess'.
Having front entrance door, UPVC leaded-light double glazed square bay window to the front, UPVC leaded-light double glazed side window, exposed timber beamed ceiling, deep feature inglenook recess with exposed brickwork and chimney breast, raised brick hearth with light over and fitted log burner, laminate flooring, central heating radiator, two wall light points, and stairs to the first floor.

Cloaks/Wc

Having modern white suite of; wash hand basin with tiled splashback, and low-level WC, together with beamed ceiling.

Lobby

Having fridge freezer recess, and useful walk-in store with beamed ceiling.

Breakfast Kitchen (3.18m x 2.39m (10'5" x 7'10"))

Having modern cream fitments comprising; four single base units, drawers, one double corner wall unit, and one single wall unit, together with integrated stainless steel gas hob with stainless steel canopy over incorporating extractor hood and light, integrated stainless steel electric oven, wall-mounted gas-fired combination boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, work surface areas with tiled splashbacks, six ceiling downlighters, UPVC leaded-light double glazed window to the side, single glazed door and window to the rear, laminate flooring, and central heating radiator.

First Floor

Landing

Having UPVC leaded-light double glazed window to the front, and central heating radiator.

Rear Bedroom One (2.82m x 2.67m (9'3" x 8'9"))

Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, central heating radiator, TV point, and Jack 'n' Jill door to the bathroom.

Front Bedroom Two (3.05m x 2.62m max (10'0" x 8'7" max))

Having triple fitted wardrobes, UPVC leaded-light double glazed windows to the front and side, central heating radiator, TV point, and door to the: -

Jack 'n' Jill Bathroom

Having doors to both bedrooms, and modern white suite of low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and small p-shaped bath with shower over and curved shower screen to the side, together with heated chrome towel rail, and UPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Outside

Foregarden

Set behind low brick walling, laid mainly to gravel.

Side Garden

Laid to slate, with inset shrubs.

Pleasant Rear Garden

Being of a cottage style, enclosed by fencing for privacy, with paved patio, lawn, and shrub borders, incorporating timber summer house and open-fronted brick store, and affording potential car standing off the private side road.

Additional Information

Tenure

We understand the property is held freehold, with vacant possession provided upon completion.

Council Tax

From enquiries of the voa Website, we understand that the property currently falls within council tax band A, with South Derbyshire District Council. However, we would recommend any prospective purchasers make their own enquiries with the local authority.

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