House For Sale £325,000
Red Lion Street, Stathern, Melton Mowbray

* DECEPTIVE PERIOD HOME * ACCOMMODATION OVER 3 FLOORS * APPROACHING 1,000 SQ FT * TASTEFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT * 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * ENSUITE & MAIN SHOWER ROOM * DRIVEWAY & DOUBLE GARAGE * HEART OF VILLAGE LOCATION *

We have pleasure in offering to the market this deceptive end of terrace period home which dates back to the early 1900's and offers a versatile level of accommodation over three floors extending to approximately 1,000 sq ft. Tastefully presented throughout having seen a thoughtful programme of modernisation over the years, but still retaining elements of character expected from a property of its era.

The property has two main reception areas, including a light and airy sitting room with chimney breast and attractive solid fuel stove, the living/dining area located off the kitchen creates an excellent L-shaped everyday living/entertaining space and has access out into the garden. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, the main bedroom having a contemporary ensuite bath/shower room, and a further double bedroom in the eaves on the second floor with a modern ensuite shower room.

In addition, the property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and tasteful decoration throughout and is a delightful interesting home within this popular location.

As well as the accommodation on offer, the property occupies a pleasant slightly elevated plot with low maintenance frontage, and enclosed established rear garden. In addition a driveway to the rear provides off road car standing and leads to a substantial double garage and workshop area which could be utilised for additional secure parking or workshop space.

Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.

Stathern is a thriving village community with local facilities including a highly regarded primary school , local shop, garage, village hall and public house. Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Melton Mowbray, Bingham and Grantham and from Grantham there is a high speed train to King's Cross in just over an hour. The village is also convenient for the A52 and A46 to Nottingham and Leicester with links to the A1 and M1.

WOODGRAIN EFFECT COMPOSITE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH DOUBLE GLAZED LIGHTS LEADS THROUGH INTO THE INITIAL;

Storm Porch - 1.24m x 0.91m (4'1 x 3'0) - Having double glazed window to the side, cloaks hanging space.

Further oak finish entrance door with glazed lights leading to;

Sitting Room - 3.78m x 3.43m (12'5 x 11'3) - A pleasant light and airy reception having aspect to the front with focal point being chimney breast with raised flagged hearth and inset solid fuel stove with timber lintel over, alcoves to the side, central heating radiator.

Further door leading through into the;

Inner Stairwell - 0.61m x 0.81m (2'0 x 2'8) - Having staircase rising to the first floor.

Further door to;

Dining Kitchen - Reception Area - 3.84m x 3.43m (12'7 x 11'3) - This area comprises of an initial reception area ideal as formal dining or living space linking through into the kitchen. Having attractive part exposed brick chimney breast with inset solid fuel stove, alcoves to the side, central heating radiator, useful under stairs storage cupboard, tiled floor, double glazed window.

Kitchen - 3.23m x 2.11m (10'7 x 6'11) - Fitted with a range of modern gloss fronted wall, base and drawer units with brush metal fittings, U-shape configuration of butchers block effect preparation surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap, integrated appliances including electric hob with hood over, single oven beneath, dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine and space for free standing fridge freezer, double glazed window, exterior door into the rear garden.

RETURNING TO THE INNER STAIRWELL, OAK HANDRAILS RISE TO THE;

First Floor Split Landing - Further doors leading to;

Bedroom 1 - 3.48m x 3.86m (11'5 x 12'8) - A well proportioned double bedroom, which benefits from ensuite facilities, having chimney breast, built-in wardrobe, over stairs storage cupboard, central heating radiator, double glazed window.

Further door leading through into the;

Ensuite Bath/Shower Room - 3.25m x 2.11m (10'8 x 6'11) - A good sized ensuite with a contemporary suite comprising of double ended panelled bath, double width shower enclosure with sliding screen and wall mounted shower mixer, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, contemporary towel radiator, central heating radiator, double glazed window.

FROM THE LANDING A FURTHER OPEN DOORWAY LEADS THROUGH INTO AN;

Inner Landing - 3.86m into stairwell x 0.84m (12'8 into stairwell - Having further door leading to;

Bedroom 2 - 3.71m x 2.49m (12'2 x 8'2) - A double bedroom having aspect to the front, built-in storage cupboard, under stairs storage cupboard, central heating radiator, double glazed window.

FROM THE INNER LANDING, A TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO THE;

Second Floor Landing - 1.80m x 1.14m to purlin (5'11 x 3'9 to purlin) - Having useful under eaves storage area, exposed timber purlin, inset skylight.

Further doors leading to;

Bedroom 3 - 2.54m x 2.95m (plus 0.99m for alcove) (8'4 x 9'8 ( - An attractive double bedroom situated in the eaves, benefitting from an adjacent ensuite shower room. having pitched ceiling with inset skylight, attractive timber purlin, access to under eaves storage, central heating radiator.

Shower Room - 1.60m x 1.42m to eaves (5'3 x 4'8 to eaves) - Having a three piece modern suite comprising of shower enclosure with chrome shower mixer, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, shelved alcove, inset downlighters and skylight to the ceiling, contemporary towel radiator.

Exterior - The property occupies a pleasant position close to the heart of this well regarded village, on a slightly elevated plot set back from the lane behind a walled frontage, with low maintenance forecourt garden, inset shrubs and wrought iron courtesy gates one leading to the front door, and the other giving access down the side of the property and in turn to the rear garden.

To the side of the property is an initial shared driveway which leads to the private double width driveway of the property and in turn to a substantial detached double garage.

Double Garage - 6.68m x 5.23m (21'11 x 17'2) - Having workshop area, power and light, double width up and over door.

Rear Garden - Enclosed by mature hedging and panelled fencing, central lawn and seating areas, well stocked borders and established shrubs, useful brick store.

Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band B

Tenure - Freehold

Important Notice - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: If you are intending to purchase the property as a "buy to let" investment, please be aware that proposed legislation changes set to come into force in 2025, requires a property to have an EPC rating of C or above.