Detached house for sale in Derby DE74, 4 Bedroom

This highly deceptive four bedroom home, with large south facing gardens, enjoys a private walled setting close to an impressive range of village amenities. Built to a high specification in 1998 to an individual design by the current owners, the property occupies a peaceful setting at the end of a private drive within the former kitchen garden of an old gentleman’s residence. Immaculately presented and offering just over 3000 sq ft of accommodation features of this home include a large family kitchen, impressive double height dining room, sitting room with open fire and first floor gallery. Appealing to a wide audience, the property has three ground floor double bedrooms, first floor master suite, three bathrooms and an additional first floor reception area with south facing balcony. Standing in just under a 1/3 of an acre, a generous driveway provides plentiful parking and access to a detached double garage. Available with no chain early viewing is strongly recommended.

Location

Kegworth is a large village in north Leicestershire on the River Soar close to Junction 24 of the M1. The village centre, just ½ of a mile (10 minute walk) from the property, offers an impressive range of amenities to include a butchers, pharmacy, post office, optician, supermarket, excellent primary school and various sports clubs. There are also a number of cafes, pubs and restaurants including the Yew Lodge Spa Hotel home to Marco Pierre White’s restaurant. The property is well placed for fast access onto the M1 and A42, there are regular trains to London St Pancras at the nearby East Midlands Parkway and East Midlands Airport provides excellent air links.

Distances

Leicester 18.4 miles / Nottingham 12.1 miles / Derby 12.5 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 12.7 miles / Loughborough 6.5 miles / Castle Donington 4.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 3 miles / East Midlands Parkway 3.7 miles / M1(J24) 1 mile / A42 2 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered into a large entrance hall with sweeping staircase and Maple wood flooring. From the hall double doors open into an impressive double height dining room with open first floor gallery and matching flooring. The sitting room enjoys a southerly aspect with French doors to the rear garden and open fire with dog grate. A large home office with garden views and adjoining room could be repurposed to create a fourth bedroom and en suite. Bedroom two has its own sitting room and en suite bathroom and bedroom three has a recessed double wardrobe and an adjacent shower room features a large double shower.

Ground Floor Continued

A side hall with Maple wood flooring provides access to the family kitchen, lofty utility room with tiled floor and boot room with external stable door. The large family kitchen is split level and opens onto the south facing rear gardens. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range Neff and Smeg appliances and provides ample space for the family to gather.

First Floor

An open first floor gallery provides access to the master bedroom which has fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom with wet room style shower. Overlooking the rear garden is a large open plan reception area with high vaulted ceiling and heavily glazed rear elevation with French doors to a south facing balcony. A large walk in loft room and additional eaves storage completes the accommodation.

Outside

The property stands at the end of a private driveway shared with one other property. A generous driveway provides hard standing for many vehicles and access to a detached double garage. Enjoying a private setting within the old walls of a former kitchen garden extending to approximately 0.29 of an acre. To the rear are south facing rear gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and feature a broad terrace, raised timber deck and fish pond. There are outdoor power points and lights and included with the sale is a summer house with power. Projecting from one corner is a secret garden ideal for a garden shed, compost etc...

Double Garage

Detached double garage with two single up-and-over doors, windows and personal door (no longer operating).

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Glow-worm boiler located in the loft space. The property also has an electric heat recovery system and double glazing.

Local Authority

North West Leicestershire District Council.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Directions

From Junction 24 of the M1 take the Derby Road A6 following signs for Kegworth. At the first set of traffic lights bear right onto Packington Hill turning right at the end of the road onto Ashby Road. After a short distance turn left onto Langley Drive, bearing left into a quiet cul-de-sac with the property can be found situated at the end of a private drive.