Castle Street

Melbourne, DE73

Tenure: Freehold

*LOOK!!! A CHARMING BEAMED COTTAGE* - A rare opportunity to acquire this unique property in the heart of Historic Melbourne. Dating back to 1806, Rainbow Cottage is a charming period property offering a wealth of character and boasting beamed ceilings and solid oak flooring in many of the rooms. The much improved well-proportioned family home lies within the Conservation Area and benefits from garaging to the rear and off-road parking. The accommodation briefly comprises: a lounge / diner, fitted kitchen, utility room and a ground floor shower room. Upstairs: three good sized bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and the stylish family bathroom. Outside you'll find a low-maintenance walled garden and a single garage with parking to the front. The property is located a few minutes walk from the town centre. VIEWING A MUST!

EPC rating: D. Council tax band: D, Tenure: Freehold,

MELBOURNE - THE LOCATION

MELBOURNE (the name means 'mill on the brook' or 'a mill stream') is a small attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire set in rolling countryside and is situated midway between the major city of Derby in the north and the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the south. The town contains a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and there are several good schools in the area. The property has good access to the A50, the M1 and M42 motorways, making it within easy reach of many Midland towns and cities.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL

BEAMED LOUNGE/DINER

8.31m max inc. stairs x 4.09m

The focal point of this charming beamed living room with dining area is the period stone fireplace with brick and stone hearth - believed to be older than the house itself. There's a freestanding cast iron log-burning stove, machined oak flooring, heavily beamed ceiling, exposed stone end wall, exposed wall timbers, two double central heating radiators, TV/satellite points, telephone point, recessed halogen ceiling lights and two single-glazed wooden-framed windows with secondary glazing to the front aspect. A glazed multi-paned door to the kitchen, and stairs rising to the first floor accommodation.

GOOD SIZED CELLAR

With wooden steps, featured alcoves and lighting.

FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN

3.81m x 3.4m

Fitted with a range of contemporary base and drawer units with matching wall cupboards fitted by Hammonds in 2017, quartz worktops and up-stands, an inset sink and drainer with a mixer tap over, an inset electric oven and microwave, a five ring gas hob with a tiled splashback and an extractor hood overhead. Other features include an integral dishwasher and fridge freezer, display cabinets, travertine tiled floor, tiled splashbacks, a radiator, exposed beams to the ceiling and a timber framed double glazed rear window.

UTILITY ROOM

1.93m x 1.6m

With space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer with fitted outlet. Travertine stone tiled floor, roll-edged worktops, wall-hung Ideal Logic Combi boiler installed in September 2019, beamed ceiling, sensored light and a wooden stable-type exit door to the rear walled garden.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM

1.92 x 1.61

Fitted in 2017 comprising of a fully tiled shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower overhead, a vanity wash hand basin with storage under, a dual flush toilet, chrome ladder towel rail, a tiled floor, exposed beams to the ceiling, an extractor fan and a timber framed single glazed opaque side window.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING

With exposed beams to the ceiling and wall timbers. Oak flooring, a pine latched door to a built-in cupboard with shelf and light. Pine waxed doors to the three bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE

4.14m x 4.09m

A well-proportioned main bedroom. Double pine doors to a walk-in recessed wardrobe with hanging rail and light. Oak flooring, double central heating radiator, TV and telephone points. A single-glazed front window with secondary glazing.

BEDROOM TWO

3.81m x 3.4m

(9'2" min). With oak flooring, central heating radiator, access via a retractable aluminium ladder to the loft storage space which is boarded and has lighting. A double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

BEDROOM THREE

2.06m x 1.65m

With a pine latched door to a walk-in wardrobe. Oak flooring, central heating radiator, centre ceiling beam, telephone point and a single-glazed window to the front aspect with secondary glazing.

STYLISH FAMILY BATHROOM

3.4m x 1.93m

Comprising: a freestanding roll-top bath with centre chrome mixer tap, oval wash hand basin resting on a wooden drawer unit, and a low-flush toilet, and a corner shower cubicle with Mermaid Board to the walls and a large shower head. Oak flooring, recessed halogen ceiling lights, two exposed ceiling beams, electric shaver socket, chrome ladder radiator and a double glazed frosted rear window.

OUTSIDE

LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN

There's a paved low-maintenance courtyard-style garden with brick walls to the boundaries. A gate leads to the:

GARAGE BLOCK

The second single garage on the right of the photograph belongs to this property and is accessed from the nearby side road.

AND FINALLY...

COUNCIL TAX BAND:

The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'D'

HOW TO GET THERE:

Postcode for sat navs: DE73 8DY

PLEASE NOTE:

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller by separate negotiation.