Welcome to Mallard House Church Lane, Melton Mowbray, a cozy and compact detached type home with 5 bed in the LE14 4AE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £324,935 and a rental potential of £2,112 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"STAMP DUTY PAID on this immaculately presented four/five bedroom stone built character home together with separate APARTMENT/ANNEX (currently providing a monthly rental income of £650.00) but offering flexibility for dependant relative/teenage accommodation). Mallard House offers approx 4000 sq ft of re-furbished accommodation with ground floor accommodation to include entrance hall with stone flagged floor, three reception rooms, fitted dining kitchen with integrated appliances, cloaks/wc, downstairs shower room, games room/bedroom five. To the first floor are four bedrooms, master with dressing room and en-suite shower room and family bathroom. Whilst benefitting from double glazed windows and oil fired central heating, the property retains original features to include inglenook/open fronted fireplace and exposed stonework and timbers. Outside the property has a driveway affording parking for several vehicles/caravan/boat, a double and single garage and delightful established gardens to include a secluded courtyard garden. Internal inspection is essential to appreciate size and quality of accommodation which is offered with NO CHAIN.
The property is entered via stone steps through a stripped pine door with decorative lead glass insert into:- ENTRANCE HALL 5.40m(17'9'') x 3.86m(12'8'') Beams to ceiling, exposed stone work, two wall light points, staircase off to first floor landing and panel radiator. The hallway then opens up into a further large reception hallway with attractive exposed stone work and exposed timbers, access to loft space, Indian stone flagged flooring and a further staircase off to the first floor. Multi-paned double glazed window to rear elevation together with double glazed patio doors provide views and access to courtyard garden. SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL 4.63m(15'2'') x 3.95m(13'0'') Currently used by the present vendor as a study with multi-paned double glazed window to rear elevation, stone flagged flooring, panel radiator and telephone point. Steps leading to:-
RECEPTION ROOM ONE 9.32m(30'7) max x 6.10m(20'0) max
Accessed via inner hallway through double doors with multi-paned double glazed windows to front elevation, feature exposed stone inglenook fireplace with exposed beam and stone hearth having multi-fuel burning stove, exposed beams to ceiling, TV aerial point and three panel radiators. RECEPTION ROOM TWO 8.85m(29'0) x 3.72m(12'2) max
A delightful split level room accessed from the entrance hall through double doors with multi-paned double glazed windows to front and side elevations, feature exposed stone fireplace with raised stone hearth and open fire, beams to ceiling and two panel radiators. DINING KITCHEN 4.95m(16'32) x 4.69m(15'5)
Multi-paned double glazed windows to side and rear elevations. Fitted with a
comprehensive range of oak units together with twin Belfast sink set within solid wood block work surfacing. Integrated appliances to include Rangemaster Calor gas cooker, set within recess with attractive exposed brick work and exposed timber over and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer, complementary tiled splashbacks, access to loft space, concealed spotlights to ceiling, panel radiator, stone flagged flooring, stripped pine door into:- UTILITY ROOM 2.34m(7'8'') x 1.50m(4'11'') Solid wood block work surfacing with space and plumbing under for washing machine and tumble dryer. Fitted shelving, dolly dryer and Thermecon oil fired central heating boiler together with stone flagging to floor.
Steps lead from the kitchen through double doors into:- RECEP ROOM 3/DINING ROOM 6.77m(22'32) x 4.20m(13'9)
With multi-paned double glazed windows to side elevation together with double glazed French doors opening onto courtyard garden, exposed beam to ceiling, three panel radiators, exposed wooden flooring and stripped pine door into:- CLOAKS/WC Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Exposed beam to ceiling, panel radiator, extractor fan and exposed wooden flooring. INNER HALLWAY Accessed from the reception hall this area of the property offers the opportunity to provide a separate annex, ideal for teenage/dependant relative comprising multi-paned double glazed window with deep sill to side elevation, panel radiator and access off to:- DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM 4.05m(13'3'') x 2.06m(6'9'') Fitted with a white Heritage three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with power shower, pedestal wash hand basin with attractive mosaic tiled splashback and low flush WC. Extractor fan, range of fitted shelving and ceramic tiled flooring. GAMES ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE 7.32m(24'0) max x 4.40m(14'5) max
Multi-paned double glazed windows to side elevation, stone fireplace with raised stone hearth and open fire, access to loft space, two wall light points, panel radiator and attractive wood blocked flooring. LANDING Accessed via two separate staircases is the first floor landing with multi-paned double glazed window to side elevation together with double glazed skylight. Three panel radiators, exposed stone work, access to loft space and stripped pine doors to all first floor accommodation. MASTER BEDROOM 4.40m(14'5) x 3.84m(12'7)
Multi-paned double glazed window to front elevation with deep sill and enjoying views over village Church. TV aerial point, panel radiator and double doors into:- DRESSING ROOM 4.48m(14'8'') x 2.08m(6'10'') With double glazed skylight, panel radiator and stripped pine door into:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a white Heritage suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with drench shower, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low flush WC. Extractor fan, panel radiator and ceramic tiled flooring. BEDROOM TWO 3.90m(12'10) max x 3.84m(12'7) max
Multi-paned double glazed window to front elevation with deep sill and enjoying views over village Church. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and fitted shelf over, TV aerial point, panel radiator and exposed wooden flooring. BEDROOM THREE 4.92m(16'2'') x 2.98m(9'9'') Multi-paned double glazed window to front elevation with deep sill and enjoying views over village Church. Built-in wardrobe providing useful storage, panel radiator and exposed wooden flooring. BEDROOM FOUR 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.32m(10'11'') Multi-paned double glazed window to front elevation with deep sill and enjoying views over village Church. Panel radiator. LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM 5.00m(16'5) x 4.72m(15'6)
Set on two levels and fitted with a white three piece suite comprising claw bath with chrome hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Exposed timbers, panel radiator and multi-paned double glazed window to rear elevation. OUTSIDE The property occupies a generous corner plot and abuts immediately onto the pavement with a side entrance on Church Lane together with secure double gates also accessed via Church Lane which lead to a blocked paved and gravelled driveway providing hardstanding for several vehicles/caravan/boat and access to the double and single garage. REAR GARDEN Immediately to the rear of the property is a delightful private garden enclosed by original stone walling with attractive raised stone retaining wall and steps leading to a good sized area of lawn with well stocked shrub and flowering borders and established tulip tree. In addition is a raised patio area laid to plum slate together with a range of useful brick built outbuildings with pantile roof to include potting shed and wood store. DOUBLE GARAGE 5.86m(19'3'') x 5.10m(16'9'') With automatic roll shutter door, light and power, window and door to side elevation. ENCLOSED COURTYARD GARDEN Delightful private courtyard garden which is landscaped for easy maintenance to include areas of blocked paved pathways and raised Indian stone patio area with further areas laid to plumb slate. Included are a variety of attractive plants, i.e. bamboo and fern) with a central feature raised bed. In addition is a glass topped well. Outside security lighting and outside tap. SINGLE GARAGE Twin wood panelled doors, light and power. APARTMENT/SEPARATE ANNEX Currently rented out by the present vendors for ?650 inclusive of services per month.
With accommodation comprising:- ENTRANCE HALL Wood panelled door with glazed side panel leading into entrance hall, panel radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, attractive exposed stone work to one wall door into a useful spacious storage area with light and power, and staircase leading to first floor accommodation:- OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/KIT 6.78m(22'3'') x 4.52m(14'10'') With multi-paned double glazed windows to front and side elevations, panel radiator, attractive exposed beam work and TV aerial point.
KITCHEN AREA Kitchen area:
Stainless steel circular sink with contemporary chrome mixer tap set within roll top work surfacing with a range of matching beech fronted base units and wall mounted display units. Integrated appliances to include Zanussi halogen hob with fan assisted oven under, Indesit dishwasher, refrigerator and Indesit washing machine. Attractive mosaic style splashbacks, extractor fan, panel radiator and ceramic tiled floor to kitchen area. BEDROOM 4.39m(14'5'') x 2.48m(8'2'') Multi-paned window to side elevation, useful overstairs storage space with fitted shelving, panel radiator and one wall light point. BATHROOM Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower, kidney shaped bath with central contemporary chrome taps, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mono tap and low flush WC. Complementary tiling to wet areas, access to loft space, extractor fan, concealed spotlighting to ceiling, ceramic tiled flooring and multi-paned double glazed window to front elevation. WALTHAM ON THE WOLDS Waltham on the Wolds is situated in the northeast corner of Leicestershire, approximately 5 miles from Melton Mowbray, 11 miles from Grantham, 10 miles from Oakham, with Leicester, Nottingham, Newark and Stamford approximately 25 miles away, and within easy access of all major road networks. The village dates back to 1086 when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book, and overlooks the beautiful Vale of Belvoir from a height of 560ft, making it the second highest village in the county. Within the village is a church, village hall and two public houses, shop/post office, delecatessen, medical practice, all of which are integral to this thriving community with various local groups e.g. Scout Club, Pre-School Club, W.I. Neighbourhood Watch etc, Preparatory and Secondary Schools are many together with good private schools also available. For commuters Waltham is conveniently positioned with easy access to a number of centres and with a main line railway station available in Grantham, the drive time to the station is very quick and the service to London Kings Cross takes approximately 50 minutes, with the service from Melton Mowbray travelling between Birmingham and Norwich. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Melton Mowbray town centre take the Thorpe Road (A607) out to the village of Waltham on the Wolds. Turn right at the crossroads into HIgh Street and the property can be found on the corner of High Street and Church Lane on the left hand side.
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BENTONS - INVESTING MUCH MORE TO GET YOU MOVING N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sale Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.
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