Property description
A spacious, well presented & appointed, flexibly arrangeable, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed, three bedroomed, detached bungalow with separate lounge and dining room, well equipped & fitted breakfast kitchen, family bathroom, en-suite shower room, double garage, additional off-road parking and a generous, mainly lawned, rear garden, in this convenient & sought-after west Leicestershire village.
General information:
The village of Ratby is located in north-west Leicestershire and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the City of Leicester, as well as the market towns of Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Loughborough and Melton Mowbray, the East Midlands International Airport at Castle Donington, the M1M69A46 major road network for travel north, south and west and the adjoining Charnwood and New National Forests with their many scenic country walks and golf courses.
The combined villages of Ratby and Groby also offer a fine range of local village amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages, a wide variety of recreational pursuits and regular bus services to the Leicester City centre.
General description:
Occupying a wide fronted plot with a generous, mainly lawned, rear garden, this particularly well presented and appointed, detached family bungalow benefits from a double garage with electrically operated up-and-over door, additional off-road parking and offers spacious, flexibly arrangeable, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed accommodation, all on the ground floor, as described below:-
With access through part leaded sealed unit double obscure glazed entrance door to:
With beech laminate floor covering, central heating radiator, wall-mounted alarm control panel, central heating thermostat, coved ceiling with light fitting and roof void access. Access off to:
Rear lounge 4.75m(15'7'') x 4.78m(15'8'')
with sealed unit double obscure glazed side window, central heating radiator, `Adam` style fireplace having feature coal effect electric fire to marble surround and hearth, t.V. And telephone points, coved ceiling with light fitting and twin sealed unit double glazed French doors opening onto rear garden with matching adjacent rear window. Double French doors to:
Separate dining room 4.72m(15'6'') max. (12`0 min) x 4.17m(13'8'')
max., with sealed unit double glazed rear window, central heating radiator, coved ceiling with light fitting and door to hall.
Fitted kitchen 3.76m(12'4'') x 3.25m(10'8'')
with units and equipment including one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap inset to l-shaped granite effect rolled edge worktop with range of drawers, cupboards and appliances including `Zanussi` washerdryer and `Zanussi` dishwasher under, together with integrated `Zanussi` split-level cooker comprising oven and four-plate gas hob with cooker hood over inset to a range of three eye level wall cupboards. Also with further double wall cupboard with `Zanussi` microwave under, tiled splashbacks to all working surfaces, sealed unit double glazed picture window with blind, ceramic tiled floor, central heating radiator, triple ceiling mounted spotlight fitting and UPVC framed sealed unit double obscure glazed external door.
With beech laminate flooring, coved ceiling with smoke alarm and light fitting and built-in shelved airing cupboard off, leads to:
Comprising:
Bedroom 1 3.76m(12'4'') x 4.65m(15'3'') max.
With sealed unit double glazed picture window, central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting and range of three double built-in hanging and shelved wardrobes with internal lighting. Door to:
With four-piece white suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure with fitted shower unit incorporating flexi hose to sliding track, together with glazed shower door and screen, together with half tiled surrounds to pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.C. And bidet. Also with central heating radiator, mirrored cabinet, `Xpel-air` extractor fan, ceiling light fitting and sealed unit double obscure glazed side window with blind.
Bedroom 2 4.47m(14'8'') + robe recess x 3.73m(12'3'')
into door recess, with sealed unit double glazed front window, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and built-in double hanging and shelved wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 (rear) 3.76m(12'4'') x 2.97m(9'9'')
with sealed unit double glazed rear window, central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting and built-in double hanging and shelved wardrobe with internal lighting.
With three-piece white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.C. To half tiled surrounds, together with panelled bath with hot and cold mixer tap incorporating shower attachment to fully tiled surround and glazed shower screen. Also with central heating radiator, mirrored cabinet, electric shaver point, `Xpel-air` extractor fan and sealed unit double obscure glazed window with blind.
Outside:
The property occupies a wide fronted corner plot at the junction of Taverner Drive with Geary Close with block paved driveway providing excellent off-road parking urning space and giving access to a double integral garage measuring 21`8 x 18`6 with electrically operated metal up-and-over door, twin obscure glazed port hole side windows, fitted worktop with two double cupboards under, three double cupboards over, strip lighting and electric power supply, water tap and personal rear door to side and rear garden. There is also gated side access to a further secure area for additional car standing.
The generous rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with a semi-circular patio area, greenhouse, timber garden shed and particularly well stocked inset and adjoining flower beds with a variety of roses, shrubs and bushes. The garden is fenced for privacy and enjoys a mature tree screen to rear, together with external lighting to all sides of the property.
Directional note:
Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a westerly direction along the A47 Hinckley Road, continuing through Western Park into Leicester Forest East. At the traffic light junction with Braunstone Lane and Ratby Lane, turn right into Ratby Lane and continue towards Glenfield and Kirby Muxloe. Upon reaching the roundabout, fork left, as signposted to Kirby Muxloe, and continue into Kirby Muxloe. Carry straight on at the first and second roundabouts, towards Ratby, and after entering Ratby via Station Road, turn right at the mini-roundabout, into Taverner Drive. Continue down Taverner Drive and the property can be found almost at the end of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side, as identified by the agents `for sale` board.
Services:
All mains services are understood to be available. Hot water for central heating and domestic purposes is gas fired and electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with sealed units and benefits from a security alarm system.
Fixtures and fittings:
All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars, together with fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds and light fittings, are included in the sale.
Viewing:
Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments.
Important notice:
If you are interested in this, or any of our other properties, it is important that you contact us at your earliest opportunity prior to speaking to a BankBuilding Society or Solicitor. If we are not aware of your interest, this could possibly result in the property being sold elsewhere.
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Surveys and valuations:
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These particulars are thought to be materially correct, though their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Moore & York Limited or their employees have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment, fixtures or fittings and no warranty is given or implied as to the condition of the aforementioned, or the condition of the building. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All measurements are believed to be accurate to within 5%.