Property for sale in Derby DE72, 3 Bedroom

Delightful character architectural award winning, three/four-bedroomed, 18th century mill conversion in a cul-de-sac location, enjoying views to the rear over the adjoining canal, and to the front over the Village Hall, playing fields and countryside beyond, in the desirable village of Shardlow. Available with immediate vacant possession and no chain, where internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the well-proportioned and highly versatile interior, which has the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing, and briefly comprises: -

upper ground floor, Entrance Hall, delightful Sitting Room with Juliet-style balcony, and Utility Room/ potential Bedroom Four. Lower ground floor, Inner Hall, open-plan Family Room, Dining Kitchen affording modern, contemporary living, with feature Lunette semi-circular windows to the front and rear. First floor, Two Double Bedrooms, and modern Family Bathroom. Second floor, Master Double Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room. Outside, gravelled driveway with twin tandem car standing spaces to the front, and easily-managed rear garden being approximately forty-five feet in depth. EPC C (2010), council tax band E (2018/2019).

The Property

The property was originally constructed in 1792 as a Grain Mill Building for the nearby Canal, but having been the subject of a sympathetic conversion/restoration scheme in 1990's, which received a commendation from the riba on completion, it now affords a character residence, of spacious Family proportions, which requires internal inspection to be fully appreciated. We understand the property is Grade II Listed, and lies within the Shardlow Conservation Area. The highly adaptable and versatile accommodation is arranged over four floors, and is approached via the upper ground floor through the entrance hall, with doors to both the rear facing sitting room and utility room which could alternatively be reconfigured as a study or bedroom four. To the lower ground floor is an inner hall, with open-plan living dining kitchen comprising a family room/dining area to the front boasting a Lunette half semi-circular window, and dining kitchen area with a comprehensive range of fitted units and integrated appliances and again having Lunette window to the rear. The first floor provides two double bedrooms, and modern Family bathroom, and to the second floor a landing provides access to the master bedroom and en-suite WC/shower room. Outside, is a gravelled driveway providing twin tandem car standing spaces, with easily managed rear garden, with large garden shed. There is further ample parking available on the quiet no through road.

Location

The property is situated within a Conservation Area, within the sought-after village of Shardlow, South Derbyshire, being approximately six-miles south-east of the city of Derby, and eleven-miles south-west of the city of Nottingham. Shardlow is an important late-18th Century River Port for the trans shipment of goods to and from the River Trent to the Trent-and-Mersey Canal, and today is considered Britains most complete, surviving example of a Canal Village with over fifty Grade-ii Listed buildings. Shardlow has a range of local amenities to include, Primary School, Village Church, public houses, and restaurants, yet is within minutes driving distance of the A50 and M1 motorway for commuting further afield. The East Midlands International Airport is also within easy access, and there is a regular bus service operating to Derby city centre. The property not only has the advantage of enjoying a desirable and highly convenient village setting, it also enjoys views over the Canal and Canal Basin to the rear, and to the front, over the Village Playing Fields to countryside beyond.

Directions

When leaving Derby city centre by vehicle, proceed on the A52 dual-carriageway towards Nottingham, and after approximately two-miles take the exit signposted for Alvaston, proceeding down Raynesway which continues into the new bypass. On reaching the traffic island at the end of the new bypass turn left onto the Shardlow Road, A6 for Shardlow, and on entering Shardlow Village, The Wharf will be situated on the left-hand side. Proceed along The Wharf to find Mill Green on the right.

Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, Gadsby Nichols. Ref: R12911

Accommodation

Having the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing, and decorated in Farrow and Ball paints, together with recent new carpets fitted throughout, the detailed accommodation comprises: -

Upper Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Having front door, coir matting, stripped and varnished pine floorboards, central heating radiator, ceiling downlighters, stairs to the first floor, and doors to the utility room and: -

Sitting Room (5.36m x 3.53m (17'7" x 11'7"))

Being a particularly pleasant bright room, with double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear being approximately south-east facing with Juliet-style balcony enjoying views over the Canal, together with stripped and varnished pine floorboards, central heating radiator with ornate cover, wall light, ceiling downlighters, TV point, telephone point, and stairs down to the lower ground floor.

Utility Room (2.59m x 2.31m (8'6" x 7'7"))

Having modern fitments comprising; two single base units, one double corner wall unit, one double wall unit, and three single wall units, together with white Belfast-style sink unit, work surface area with plumbing for washing machine beneath, further appliance space under, and space for a tall fridge/freezer, heated chrome towel rail, extractor fan, and double glazed window to the front enjoying views over the playing fields. This room offers the potential for reconfiguration as bedroom four or a study, subject to requirements.

Lower Ground Floor

Inner Hall

Having built-in double cloaks/broom/meter cupboard, and multi-pane door opening to the: -

Living Dining Kitchen (8.43m x 3.51m max 2.51m min (27'8" x 11'6" max 8'3)

Being of an open-plan design for modern contemporary living, and comprising: -

Living Area

Having Lunette semi-circular window to the front, laminate flooring, central heating radiator with ornate cover, ceiling downlighters, TV point, and opening to the: -

Dining Kitchen Area

Having modern fitments comprising; two double base units, two single base units, two double wall units, one single wall unit, and boiler/store cupboard housing the wall-mounted gas central heating boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, together with integrated appliances to include; Neff gas hob with stainless steel canopy over incorporating extractor hood and light, De Dietriech stainless steel electric oven, integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and microwave, with one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, ample solid timber work surface areas, ceiling downlighters, under cabinet lighting, laminate flooring, and Lunette semi-circular window to the rear, French door to the garden.

First Floor

Landing

Having central heating radiator, ceiling downlighters, and stairs to the second floor.

Rear Bedroom Two (3.53m x 2.62m (11'7" x 8'7"))

Having central heating radiator, and double glazed window to the rear affording views over the Canal and Basin.

Front Bedroom Three (3.56m x 2.44m (11'8" x 8'0"))

Having central heating radiator, and double glazed window to the front affording views over the playing fields and beyond.

Family Bathroom (2.49m x 1.70m (8'2" x 5'7"))

Having been refitted with a modern white suite comprising; 'floating' wash hand basin, low-level WC, and panelled bath with power-shower over, pillar mixer tap, together with heated chrome towel rail, tiled walls, extractor fan, electric shaver point, and ceiling downlighters.

Second Floor

Landing

Providing access to the: -

Master Bedroom One (4.42m x 3.53m (14'6" x 11'7"))

Having stripped and varnished pine floorboards, useful eaves storage cupboards, built-in triple wardrobe, central heating radiator, telephone point, TV point, Velux double glazed rooflight to the rear enjoying views over the Canal and Canal Basin, and access to the loft space.

En-Suite Shower Room

Having suite of low-level WC with concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, and recessed shower cubicle with power-shower, together with extractor fan, central heating radiator, part-tiled walls, ceiling downlighters, large built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater, and newly fitted three-bar Stuart Turner shower pump serving both showers.

Outside

Parking

Gravelled drive to the front of the property, providing twin tandem car standing spaces.

Rear Garden

Being approximately forty-five-feet in depth, and designed for easy management, with paved patio, further block-paved sitting area, raised timber decking al-fresco dining area, large garden shed, security lighting, external water tap, and gate providing access to the rear.

Additional Information

Tenure

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

Council Tax

From enquiries of the voa Website, we understand that the property currently falls within council tax band E (2018/2019), with South Derbyshire District Council. However, we would recommend any prospective purchasers make their own enquiries with the local authority.

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Ref: R12911