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The Old Stables, 4 Park Mews, Riddings Asking Price £159,995 ERS & SURVEY LU OR VA S 4 King Street, Tel: 01773 831111 Alfreton, Fax: 01773 830101 Derbyshire [email protected] DE55 7AG [email protected] England www.richardsavidge.co.uk SA S LES & LETTING The Old Stables, 4 Park Mews, Riddings Asking price £159,995 A spacious three bedroomed mews stable conversion with original character features in a Conservation Area bordering open fields and Riddings Park. Courtyard location with parking and single garage. Close to local amenities with popular inns within a short walking distance. Ideally located for commuting to Nottingham and Derby as well as nationally with the A38 trunk road and M1 motorway being easily accessible whilst also being within easy travelling distance of the Peak District National Park. Viewing highly recommended offered with no upward chain. The Old Stables, 4 Park Mews, Riddings Entrance Hallway With a slatted entrance door, tiled floor, double panelled radiator, useful under stairs storage cupboard, telephone point, dog leg stair case rises to the first floor and archway leads to the lounge. Cloakroom/WC Containing a white suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan and ceramic tiled floor. Lounge 5.82m x 3.23m (19'1" x 10'7") UPVc double glazed window enjoys the lovely view over the courtyard, high level window UPVc double glazed window, timber flooring, two radiator's and TV point. Dining Kitchen 5.82m x 2.96m (19'1" x 9'9") Containing a range of oak fronted wall and base units, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, integrated fridge/freezer, four ring gas hob, electric oven, UPVc double glazed window enjoys the view of the courtyard, space and plumbing for washing machine and dish washer, ceramic tiled floor, spot lighting, feature beamed ceiling, roof light and laminate flooring. On The First Floor Landing UPVc double glazed window, radiator, access to the roof space. Front Bedroom 1 5.80m x 3.22m (19'0" x 10'7") UPVc double glazed window, roof light, laminate flooring, radiator and telephone point. Bedroom 2 2.96m x 2.71m (9'9" x 8'11") UPVc double glazed window, radiator and laminate flooring. Bedroom 3 2.85m x 2.37m (9'4" x 7'9") Double glazed roof light, radiator and laminate flooring. Bathroom 2.99m x 2.95m (9'10" x 9'8") Containing a white suite comprising pine panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin low flush WC, spot lighting to ceiling and roof light. Externally The property enjoys a delightful setting within the The Old Stables, 4 Park Mews, Riddings cobbled court yard. The property benefits from superb walks with the Riddings Park adjoining. Garage There is a single garage located within the garage block a short walk form the property. Viewing By appointment with Richard Savidge Surveyors on 01773 831111 pressing option 2. Post Code The post code for the satellite navigation user is DE55 4DD. Services All main services are connected to the property. Offer Procedure Due to the anticipated demand for this property, the marketing agents suggest before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to our office and speak to a member of staff dealing with the sale as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991 you will be required to provide us financial information in order to verify your position before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations. Disclaimer Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please contact the relevant office. SERVICES: The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification. MEASUREMENTS: Please note all the measurement details are approximate and should not be relied upon as exact. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. .
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