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The Continent, 2 Melbourne Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JT

Lot no: 99.0 Sold at Auction for £261,500
 

Guide Price £175,000 plus fees


Thursday 1st December 2011

12.00am
Key Features
A most attractive cottage style detached residence, pleasantly located on the fringe of the village
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Sold at Auction for £261,500

Detached House

Property Description

DRAFT DETAILS ONLY.

A most attractive cottage style detached residence, pleasantly located on the fringe of the village and approached by a shared private drive (with one other property). the house enjoys considerable privacy with a generous tree lined site but is convenient for access into the village, to Melbourne (1.5 miles) or Derby to the north (8 miles).

 

The property was constructed in 1981, and designed by a well known local architect for his own occupation. The property has gas central heating and all mains services are connected. A security alarm is installed. Briefly the accommodation, which is arranged on two floors, comprises entrance hall with cloaks wc, lounge, dining room, kitchen and study, whilst to the first floor level a main bedroom has an en-suite shower and dressing area, with two further bedrooms and a principal bathroom. There is an attached brick built double garage, and mainly lawned gardens.

 

The property would now benefit from some modernisation and improvement, and there is considerable potential not only to upgrade the present accommodation but also for structural extensions (subject to planning permission). In more detail it comprises

 

Recessed Entrance Porch

With bulk head light fitting.

 

Entrance Hall

With pretty part close paned entrance door, central heating radiator, stairs off to first floor.

 

Generous Sixed Cloakroom wc

With full width fitted double cloaks cupboard, wash hand basin and central heating radiator.

 

Study 10'1" to recess x 8'10"

Having desk fitment with drawers, recessed book shelves, central heating radiator.

Dining Room 10'11" extending to 13'11" x 10'10"

Having central heating radiator and corniced ceiling.

 

Pleasant Sitting Room 15'3" maximum width x 18'3" extending to 22'4" into deep square bay window

With French doors to west facing patio, attractive brick fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and open grate, window to side elevation, corniced ceiling, two central heating radiators.

 

Kitchen 14' x 7'3"

Having an extensive range of work surface with inset stainless steel sink, base cupboard and drawer units, matching wall cupboards, central heating boiler, central heating radiator and rear door with porch canopy over.

 

Stairs to First Floor Landing

Having built in linen cupboard.

 

Bathroom

With three piece suite of fittings, central heating radiator

Bedroom One 13'10" x 10'11" overall plus dressing room ensuite area

Having semi enclosed shower compartment, pedestal wash hand basin, full width wardrobe and airing cupboard part enclosing hot water cylinder, shaver point, two central heating radiators.

 

Bedroom Two 15'3" maximum x 10'9" maximum

With central heating radiator.

 

Bedroom Three 11'10" x 7'3"

With central heating radiator.

 

Outside

Driveway providing off-road parking and turning, and leading to a substantial brick built double garage with light and power connected.

 

Delightful mainly lawned gardens with shrub area to front, bounded by a variety of trees, mainly silver birch and including a paved patio area to the west elevation with adjoining brick screen wall.

 

The main drive approach from the public road is shared by this property and one adjoining property.

 

Directions

If approaching from the Stanton by Bridge direction proceed into Ticknall, and dropping down the hill into the village take the first left hand turn (by the triangle) into Melbourne Lane. The drive access to the property will be found immediately on the right hand side.

 

Vendors Solicitors/Licensed Conveyancers

Geldards, Number One Pride Place, Pride Park, Derby

 

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the auctioneers and vendors solicitors/licensed conveyancers seven days prior to sale and the purchaser shall be deemed to have knowledge of same whether inspected or not. Any questions relating to them must be raised prior to 11.30 am. Prospective purchasers are advised to check with the auctioneers before the sale that the property is neither sold or withdrawn.

The purchaser will also be deemed to have read and understood the auction conduct notes printed within the sale catalogue.

Note

Prospective purchasers will need to register within the auction room before the sale commences. Two items of identity will be required together with an indication of how a contractual deposit will be paid. We do not take cash or credit card deposits.

The sale of each lot is subject to a buyers contract handling fee of £495 (inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer.

For Sale By Auction  Thursday 1st December 2011

At Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Commencing at 11.30 am

Feature 1

Delightful cottage style detached residence

Feature 2

Located on the fringe of the village in a relatively secluded setting

Feature 3

Originally architect designed for own occupation

Feature 4

Scope for some upgrading and improvement but with potential

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