1 bed cottage for sale

Chambers Row, Melbourne DE73

Chambers Row, Blanchcroft, Melbourne – This period cottage, located within a conservation area, combines classic character with contemporary comfort. Its Melbourne stone façade and charming setting offer an attractive, private home in a highly regarded village. The area is known for its close-knit community, providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Inside, the whitewashed interiors retain the charm of a chocolate-box cottage. The lounge forms the heart of the home, featuring a log-burning stove and exposed beamed ceilings, creating a warm and inviting space. Natural light flows throughout, and the kitchen with dining space is practical and well-proportioned, ideal for a couple or single occupant. Internal wooden cottage doors enhance the period character, and the property benefits from gas central heating.

The bedroom is generous and comfortable, while the bathroom is fitted with a recently installed three-piece suite combining practicality with period character.

Additional storage to the first floor landing and under-stairs are useful spaces with further loft access from the first floor.

Externally, a large cottage garden offers an outdoor retreat to the front of the property.

The property is a short walk from the village centre, with ready access to local amenities. It presents an excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, investor, or as an Airbnb. The home sits in council tax band B. Original period features are retained throughout, complemented by sympathetic modern updates, delivering a residence that balances character, comfort, and convenience.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Melbourne is a small, elegant Georgian market town nestled in the rolling countryside of South Derbyshire. Poised midway between the city of Derby to the north and the vibrant town of Ashby-de‐la-Zouch to the south, Melbourne strikes a perfect balance between tranquillity and connectivity.
More than simply picturesque, the town offers a warm and welcoming community atmosphere. At its heart, you’ll discover an array of boutique shops, antique galleries, and local craft stores, as well as independent cafés, charming delicatessens, butchers, and farm‐shops - all rooted in traditional, small‐town character. Culinary experiences abound, with a refined collection of bistros, gastro pubs, and cafés serving locally sourced fare.

Everyday amenities are also very accessible: There is a pharmacy, a well-regarded chemist, a Sainsbury’s Local, and other essential services to support a thriving, self-sufficient community.

For families and first-time buyers, Melbourne is served by highly regarded local schools, including both infant and junior schools.

Community is enhanced by the Melbourne Assembly Rooms, a hub for social life, which hosts concerts, theatre performances, exercise classes and a broad range of groups.

Melbourne’s cultural life is truly exceptional. Every September, the town comes alive with the Melbourne Festival, centred on its Art & Architecture Trail. During the festival, more than 140 artists exhibit works in private homes, historic halls, and public buildings, while live music, craft stalls, food fairs and street performances bring the town together.

The Creative Melbourne Gallery, which plays a key role in the festival, also supports year-round artistic engagement and hosts exhibitions, creative workshops, and development programmes.

Heritage and history pervade the town too: Melbourne Hall & Gardens, with its beautifully landscaped grounds, sits beside Melbourne Pool - a historic mill pond that once powered the town’s mills.

Transport links are excellent: The property enjoys convenient access to the A50, M1, and M42 motorways, making Derby, Birmingham, and other Midland towns easily accessible.

Lounge (3.96m x 3.66m)

Situated at the front of the cottage, this elegant and inviting lounge features an exposed beamed ceiling and a charming log burner, enhanced by a feature oak mantle that serves as a focal point. Bespoke low-level cabinetry and shelving are thoughtfully integrated into the chimney recess, while a front-elevation window provides natural light and a pleasant outlook. The room offers direct access through to the dining kitchen and also accommodates the staircase leading to the first floor.

Dining Room (2.98m x 1.49m)

Positioned between the kitchen and the lounge, featuring a radiator and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen (3.81m x 2.13m)

A beautifully appointed Shaker-style kitchen, newly installed in October 2023, featuring an extensive selection of contemporary fitted cabinetry and complementary work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a washing machine, dishwasher, built-in oven, gas hob, and extractor hood, tall 60/40 fridge freezer. The space is finished with modern subway-style tiling and a wood-effect laminate worktop with matching splashback. A window to the rear elevation provides natural light and a pleasant outlook. Wall cupboard houses the central heating boiler.

Landing

A bright and spacious landing, thoughtfully designed with a radiator and loft access, serving as an elegant central hub that provides access to the bedroom and bathroom.

Bedroom (3.65m x 3.05m)

A charming double bedroom, featuring a characteristic sloped ceiling that enhances the cottage’s inherent charm. A window to the front elevation allows natural light, with radiator The chimney recess has been thoughtfully utilised as a dressing area, complete with shelving above, but could offer space for multi storage use.

Bathroom (1.7m x 2.1m)

A well-appointed bathroom featuring a three-piece suite, including a panelled bath with an overhead chrome thermostatic shower, a low-level WC, chrome heated towel radiator and a pedestal wash hand basin. A window to the rear elevation provides natural light.

Garden

The property benefits from a generous south-facing cottage garden, extensively laid to lawn. A stoned patio area offers a pleasant spot for relaxation. A secondary hardstanding patio located to the rear of the garden. A cottage light sits to the side of the pretty wooden "stable" entrance door.

Disclaimer

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (aml) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.