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" A TRADITIONAL 1930'S BUILT THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM EXTENDED SEMI DETACHED HOME OCCUPYING A WONDERFUL PLOT ON THIS UNADOPTED ROAD WITHIN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE benefitting from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. The property briefly comprises; storm porch, reception hall, cloakroom, through lounge/dining room, conservatory, extended breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances, utility room, first floor landing, three double bedrooms with the master having a study area with potential for ensuite, family bathroom, front and mature rear gardens, driveway and single garage. Energy rating: C

DIRECTIONAL NOTE The property is best approached leaving Ashby town centre via Burton Road, proceeding through open countryside and upon reaching Boundary continue straight ahead along Ashby Road before turning left as signposted towards the village of Blackfordby. On entering the village proceed past the church and the village school onto Main Street before turning right onto Elstead Lane continuing along where the property is eventually situated on the left hand side as denoted by the prominent agents for sale board. GENERAL COMMENT Occupying a wonderful mature and established plot within the heart of this highly regarded village and is entering the market for this first time in 25 years having been lovingly cared for by the current occupiers throughout this period. Traditionally built in the 1930's the property has been carefully and thoughtfully extended to take full advantage of the plot, creating a fine family home of generous proportions benefitting from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing, complemented to the ground floor by the through lounge and dining room with conservatory and extended breakfast kitchen. To the first floor are three genuine double bedrooms and main family bathroom, the master bedroom having scope and potential for an ensuite shower room and further scope to develop the loft subject to obtaining to the necessary planning consents. It is to the rear of the property where you truly appreciate the size of the plot enjoying a wonderfully mature and established well stocked rear garden with patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining. LOCATION Blackfordby is a small village that lies approximately a mile northwest of Ashby de la Zouch. A footpath connects the two which takes approximately 25 minutes to walk. The village boasts an award winning village hall and two public houses. It has a small park which is well kept and donated to the villagers in 1894.There has been a 'settlement by the black ford' since the 9th century when the Danes sailed up the River Trent and occupied much of this area. It is mentioned in the Leicestershire survey of 1125 and there has almost certainly been a church in Blackfordby since the 11th century. GROUND FLOOR STORM PORCH With a UPVC glazed entrance door leading through to; RECEPTION HALL A spacious hallway enjoying a wide staircase rising to the first floor with spindle balustrade, herringbone pattern tiled floor covering, telephone point, single radiator and access through to; CLOAKROOM Enjoying a two piece suite in white comprising; low flush wc, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, Dimplex wall heater, complementary wall tiling, mirror fronted cabinet and wall mounted meter cupboard. THROUGH LOUNGE/DINING ROOM DINING AREA 12' x 13'7' (3.66m x 4.14m) Enjoying a dual aspect to both the front and rear elevations, single radiator, coving to the ceiling, walk-in bow window to the front elevation and archway leading through to; LOUNGE 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) With Adam style fireplace with raised hearth and multi fuel stove, double radiator, TV aerial point, half height dado rail, coving to the ceiling and double opening glazed french doors leading through to; CONSERVATORY 12'4' x 8'1' (3.76m x 2.46m) Taking full advantage of the outlook onto the rear garden and being versatile in its use with tiled floor covering, radiator, double opening glazed french doors onto the patio area and garden beyond and access through to the kitchen. EXTENDED BREAKFAST KITCHEN 21'5' x 6'10' (6.53m x 2.08m) Stylishly refitted and enjoying a comprehensive range of Oak fronted units with brushed stainless steel appliances with soft closing doors and drawers. Briefly comprising; a one and half bowl single drainer porcelain sink with mixer tap, adjacent work top preparation surfaces incorporating a four ring gas hob with extractor hood over, adjacent built in oven and grill, a range of base cupboard and drawer units with appliance space and plumbing for a dishwasher, matching wall mounted storage cupboards, radiator, recess down lights, a continuation of the herringbone pattern tiled flooring, window overlooking the rear garden and access through to; UTILITY ROOM 5'10' x 8'4' (1.78m x 2.54m) With radiator, tiled floor covering, plumbing for a washing machine, built in storage cupboard, recess down lights, wall mounted Glow Worm combination gas fired central heating boiler, access to the loft space and UPVC glazed door to the outside. FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR LANDING With single radiator and access to the boarded loft space with drop down ladder providing ideal storage and potential for conversion subject to attaining necessary planning consents. BEDROOM ONE 16'7' x 12'9' (5.05m x 3.89m) Enjoying a dual aspect to both the front and rear elevations, single radiator, coving to the ceiling and access leading through to; STUDY AREA 4'8' x 6'9' (1.42m x 2.06m) Currently used as a study but has enormous potential for an ensuite shower room. BEDROOM TWO 11'10' x 14' (3.61m x 4.27m) Enjoying floor to ceiling built in wardrobes with hanging rails and storage shelving, single radiator, TV aerial point and window to the rear. BEDROOM THREE 14'7' into bay x 11'10' (4.45m into bay x 3.61m) With a single radiator and walk-in bow window to the front elevation. FAMILY BATHROOM 8'10' x 7'10' (2.69m x 2.39m) Enjoying a four piece suite comprising; panelled bath, tiled shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc, shaver point, recess down lights, double radiator and complementary wall and floor tiling. OUTSIDE FRONT The property occupies an excellent position and plot within the heart of this established village, approached via an unadopted road, the property is set back behind a screening privet hedge with tarmac driveway providing ample off road parking and access leading through to the single garage. There is a recently laid lawned garden with flowering and herbaceous borders and side access to the rear garden via a covered side passage and timber side gate leading to the rear garden. SINGLE GARAGE 8'1' x 17'1' (2.46m x 5.21m) With up and over door, light and power and rear personal access. OUTSIDE REAR The rear is a wonderful, mature and established well stocked long rear garden enjoying a sunny rear aspect and retaining a high degree of privacy. There is an extensive paved patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining with external light and water tap, steps to the lawn creating an ideal children's playground with deep flowering and herbaceous borders with annual and perennial plants, specimen trees and shrubs, two greenhouses, timber garden shed, a variety of trees including; conifer, rhododendron and silver birch and it is to the rear where one truly sees the extent of the extension creating a most impressive rear elevation. VIEWING DETAILS AND OPENING HOURS Please contact a member of staff who will be able to assist you in arranging a viewing. Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm COUNCIL TAX BAND The local authority have advised us that the property is in Council Tax Band D. Prospective purchasers are advised to confirm this. SPECIAL NOTES MONEY LAUNDERING - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must point out that any successful purchasers who are proceeding with a purchase will be asked for identification i.e passport, driving licence or recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed in the purchase or sale of a property. MEASUREMENT - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions. Rooms of an irregular shape, alcoves and fitted wardrobes will be indicated separately. NOTE - Room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest hundredth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if travelling some distance to view the property. FLOOR PLANS - Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. "