Listed for £550,000
November 14, 2024
A UNIQUE HOME ON THE FOREST SIDE +
POTENTIAL BUILDING PLOT (STPP) +
SCOPE FOR HMO CONVERSION (STPP) +
FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS +
BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE REAR +
THREE BATHROOMS +
DRIVEWAY PROVIDING AMPLE PARKING AND GARAGE +
ENORMOUS SCOPE AND APPEAL +
SUMMARY
FOR SALE This individual property is situated upon a large garden plot providing potential for development with extensive accommodation including two kitchens, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and ample parking. A rare visitor to the market with huge scope and varied appeal.
DESCRIPTION
Occupying a position on the forest side of Loughborough is this unique and individual property which is situated upon a large garden plot with extensive accommodation arranged over two floors with a potential building plot to the rear (subject to the usual planning consents). The current layout and arrangement of rooms would suit a family or multi-generational living but also provides the potential for conversion to an HMO offering further development potential subject to planning permission. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and is majority double glazed and has accommodation in brief comprising of entrance hall, a principal reception room with a feature fireplace and picture window enjoying an aspect over the rear garden, a kitchen with a comprehensive range of fitted units, a ground floor bathroom, a ground floor cloakroom and rear lobby. There is an internal hall with stairs rising to the first floor a second kitchen with dining space and a separate utility room and workshop.
To the first floor there are five well-proportioned double bedrooms, the main bedroom having a recently refitted ensuite shower room and two additional bathrooms. All first-floor bedrooms have French doors leading onto a balcony to enjoy the aspect over the garden to the rear.
Outside property has a driveway to the rear which provides ample offroad parking for numerous vehicles and access to a detached brick garage, with a mature, established garden.
Entrance
The property is entered via a glazed front door which leads to a reception hall, has an internal door which opens through to the principal living room.
Principal Living Room 21' 11" maximum x 20' 9" maximum ( 6.68m maximum x 6.32m maximum )
The principal living room has wooden parquet flooring, is a light and airy room with a picture window overlooking the rear garden, a superb brick feature fireplace with a standing cast iron log burning stove with stainless steel chimney and a tiled hearth. There is a picture rail, lighting, television aerial point and internal door to a lobby and a door to the rear lobby.
Kitchen One 12' 7" x 9' 11" ( 3.84m x 3.02m )
Kitchen one has vinyl flooring and is fitted with a modern range of base and wall mounted units with roll edge work surfaces over. There is a one and a half bowl sink with drainer, mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. There is space for a gas hob and oven with an extractor hood, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a fridge freezer, ample room for a dining table and chairs with upvc double glazed doors which open onto the rear garden.
Internal Lobby
There is an internal hall which has stairs rising to the first floor and a door to the secondary dining kitchen.
Dining Kitchen 25' maximum x 9' 8" ( 7.62m maximum x 2.95m )
This space is currently split into two clearly defined areas. The kitchen area has vinyl flooring, Is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over, there is an integrated gas hob with overhead extractor, a one and half bowl sink with a mixer tap and tiled splashbacks, a useful built in pantry, a upvc double glazed window to the rear, a space for a fridge freezer and an opening through to a further space which is used as a seating area. This room could easily be adapted to provide multi-generational living space or further reception room and has an internal door to the ground floor rear lobby.
Ground Floor Side Lobby
The ground floor side lobby has side access to the side of the property, a door to the utility room and a door to the workshop.
Utility Room 11' 2" x 6' 1" ( 3.40m x 1.85m )
The utility room has ceramic tiled flooring, a low level wc, a single stainless-steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine.
Ground Floor Wc
The ground floor wc is situated towards the rear of the ground floor, has vinyl flooring, a low level wc, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks and a upvc double glazed window to the side.
Workshop 16' 7" x 8' 1" ( 5.05m x 2.46m )
The workshop was previously used as a garage and is bricked up to the front with a personnel door, has an internal door and houses the gas meter and boiler.
First Floor Landing
The first-floor landing has stairs rising from the ground floor and provides access to the loft with a dropdown ladder and gives access to the first-floor rooms.
Bedroom One 12' 11" x 10' plus door recess ( 3.94m x 3.05m plus door recess )
Bedroom one has a upvc double glazed window to the rear and side elevation, a radiator and a door to the ensuite.
Ensuite
The ensuite has been recently refitted, has tiled flooring, and a suite that comprises of shower cubicle with shower over, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with storage beneath, a low level wc which is operated by a saniflo system and inset ceiling spotlight.
Bedroom Two 14' 10" x 10' 1" ( 4.52m x 3.07m )
Bedroom two has built in storage with hanging rails and shelving, a double panel radiator and upvc double glazed French doors which open onto a balcony.
Bedroom Three 17' 2" x 10' 9" ( 5.23m x 3.28m )
Bedroom three has built in storgae with hanging rails and shelving, upvc French doors opening onto the rear balcony and a radiator.
Bedroom Four 17' 2" x 10' 8" ( 5.23m x 3.25m )
Bedroom four has a range of built in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving and upvc French doors that open onto the rear balcony.
Bedroom Five 16' 9" x 10' maximum ( 5.11m x 3.05m maximum )
Bedroom five has a radiator, upvc double glazed doors which open onto the rear balcony.
Bathroom One
Bathroom one has a three-piece suite comprising of bath with shower over, a low level wc, a wash hand basin, vinyl flooring and an airing cupboard incorporating a hot water cylinder.
Bathroom Two
Bathroom two is fitted with a three-piece suite that comprises of bath with electric shower over, low level wc, wash hand basin, vinyl flooring and an airing cupboard incorporating a hot water cylinder.
Outside
To the outside the property occupies an extensive mature plot with access via a private drive to the side and a driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles and access to a detached garage. There is a raised deck seating area and a covered patio and the mainly laid formal lawn with a range of well stocked and established flower and shrub borders with mature trees and is fenced and enclosed to boundaries.
Garage
There is a detached brick garage with an up and over door to the front and a window to the side.
Agents Note
The property occupies a substantial mature plot with driveway providing vehicular access to the side. We understand that the drive is owned by number 248 however a neighbouring property 248a Forest Road retains a strip to the top of the driveway as a right of way.
Rear Garden
The rear garden provides a potential for a future development opportunity subject to the usual planning and access consents.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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