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£625,000

4 bed detached house for sale
Clapgun Street, Castle Donington DE74

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Full of history, featured in local museum

  • Rich in period features and bespoke details

  • Development potential

  • Large detached family home – c. 3000sq ft

  • Further flexible rooms and spaces

  • Fully modernised

  • Four double bedrooms

  • Central location with off street secure parking

  • Two bathrooms

  • 17th, 19th and 20th century property

We are delighted to offer for sale this notably spacious, landmark family home with development potential. Featured in the local museum, rich in history and the local community this is an enchanting, fully modernised period property nestled in the heart of Castle Donington.

Providing space to effortlessly separate family, work, causal and more formal living the flexible accommodation is spread over approx. 3000 Sq. Ft, with an open layout and high ceilings. It has 4 spacious double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and non-listed, future development potential for an Annex, AirB&B, Shop, Live/Work flat.

Rich in period details, bespoke craftsmanship and premium finishes. Triple-Height Vaulted Staircase, French Oak Kitchen, Limestone Bathrooms, Elegant Carved Doors, Oak Beams, Feature Fireplaces and Wood Burning Stove, Courtyard Gardens, ping pong and entertainment spaces, off-street parking and garage.

Quiet, secure and private yet a minutes walk to all the charming local village stores, day-spa, markets and traditional events, deli, cafes and restaurants and also well-regarded primary and secondary schools.

Exceptional location for quick access to local, regional and international transport links. Short commute to Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. Birmingham in 45 minutes, London under 90 minutes via East Midlands Parkway Train Station. East Midlands Airport Lounge in 10 minutes means seamless access to European business, city and beach destinations.

This remarkable home is truly a hidden gem. Contact us today to arrange your viewing to experience the charm and potential of this one-off rare home for yourself.

Outside

Inner courtyard garden:

A peaceful and private courtyard garden

Sitting/dining areas and raised flower beds

High-quality artificial grass

Carved oak columns

Covered walkway from lounge to games room/workshop

Outside lighting

Outer garden/driveway:

Off-street parking for up to 4 cars

Flowerbeds

Outside lighting and tap

BBQ and entertaining area

Outside toilet/store with light

Cedar gates from drive to St Anne's Lane

Games room/workshop/garage:

A large multiple purpose space

Former supermarket

Planning permission for separate entrance onto Apiary Gate

Development potential as annex, Airb&b, flat

Power, plumbing, connects to outside toilet

Large roller door allows alternate use as garage for 2 cars

Specification

Lounge
An impressive reception room, filled with natural light:
Dual aspect
Gas fireplace
Oak beams, wood floors
Open plan to triple height staircase
French doors to courtyard garden and games room/workshop

Triple height staircase
A stunning centre piece:
Oak beams
Beautiful carved oak detailing
Open plan to lounge
Splits right to master suite mezzanine, left to second floor and three further bedrooms

Kitchen/diner
Blending character with modern practicality:
Solid French oak bespoke kitchen
Triple aspect
Belfast sink
French doors to courtyard garden
10ft carved antique oak double doors to lounge
Oak beams
Exposed brickwork
Multifuel burner
Stone floor
Integrated fridge and freezer
5 burner gas hob
Electric oven
Ducted extractor fans
Plumbing and space for dishwasher and washer
Worcester Bosch Condensing Combi Boiler with online app control

Pantry:
Storage space
Church window to kitchen/diner
Solid ash, gold inlay antique carved double doors to cellar
Oak beams

Den/office 1
A cosy space, ideal as a den, office, or sitting room:
Gas fireplace with cast iron surround
Understairs cupboard/storage
Carpet

Master suite mezzanine floor
Includes a reading nook, master bedroom and master bathroom:

Reading nook:
Oak beams

Master bedroom:
Sliding sash window
Oak beams

Master/family bathroom:
A luxurious four-piece bathroom
Solid limestone tiles
Oak beams
Moroccan carved solid-oak wash stand, inset sink with glass tile surround
Large corner bath, wall-hung toilet, full-size dual-head shower, extractor
Premium German fittings
Heated towel rail and LED mirror

Second floor

Music/dressing area
A flexible and light-filled space:
Sash window
High ceiling
Access to partly boarded loft with ladder and power

Three further double bedrooms, all with high ceilings:
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4/office 2

Bathroom 2
A beautifully finished shower room:
Limestone tiles
Premium German fittings
Wall-hung toilet, taps and wash stand
Composite sink
Full-size shower
Extractor fan

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

E

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.

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