89 Bondgate, Castle Donington, Derby OIRO £325,000

This truly unique detached cottage is a piece of Castle Donington history that dates back in part to 1766.
The property enjoys a plot that totals 0.16 of an acre, part of which forms a beautiful substantial landscaped secret garden with entertainment area, detached timber framed workshop, extensive traditional lawns, greenhouse, storage shed, water feature and an array of interesting plants, trees and shrubs.
Apple Loft Cottage offers very flexible accommodation with an abundance of character but many modern features including, new roofing, UPVC double glazing, combination gas fired central heating boiler.
Briefly comprising of a lovely cottage style Kitchen, a Master Bedroom with garden views, second Bedroom with en suite, Lounge with fitted log burner, Snug or Home office with multi fuel burner, a further reception rooms that could be used as home office or bedrooms. The garden has a hardstanding terraced area, which is a great sun trap and has pathway leading to the secret garden. This is a rare opportunity to purchase this type of character home that has been sympathetically modernised and upgraded by the present vendors, Viewing is highly recommended.

THE PROPERTY AND VILLAGE
This truly unique detached cottage is a piece of Castle Donington history that dates back in part to 1766.
The property enjoys a plot that totals 0.16 of an acre, part of which forms a beautiful substantial landscaped secret garden with entertainment area, detached timber framed workshop, extensive traditional lawns, greenhouse, storage shed, water feature and an array of interesting plants, trees and shrubs.
Apple Loft Cottage offers very flexible accommodation with an abundance of character but many modern features including, new roofing, UPVC double glazing, combination gas fired central heating boiler.
Briefly comprising of a lovely cottage style Kitchen, a Master Bedroom with garden views, second Bedroom with en suite, Lounge with fitted log burner, Snug or Home office with multi fuel burner, a further reception rooms that could be used as home office or bedrooms. The garden has a hardstanding terraced area, which is a great sun trap and has pathway leading to the secret garden. This is a rare opportunity to purchase this type of character home that has been sympathetically modernised and upgraded by the present vendors, Viewing is highly recommended.



Castle Donington itself is a vibrant location with a high standard of amenities including shops, post office, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, super market, pubs and restaurants. For the commuter East Midlands airport, Parkway railways station and the national motorway network are all readily accessible as are the centres of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester via the 24-hour running Sky link bus service.

ACCOMMODATION
The present vendors use the side entrance as the main access to the property, just a short walk up a few steps leads directly to the kitchen.

KITCHEN (4.47m x 3.66m)
With twin UPVC framed double glazed windows,timber framed part glazed stable door to side and rear, slate flooring, solid block work surface with built in ceramic sink, storage units built under, wall mounted Worcester gas fired combination boiler, Smeg multi oven with 6 ring gas hob, further appliance space, modern retro style central heating radiator, handcrafted bespoke kitchen storage unit, exposed timber ceiling beams and stairs rising and descending to upper floor bedroom and lounge area.

RECEPTION ROOM ONE (4.57m x 3.66m)
With twin UPVC framed double-glazed windows to side, timber framed part glazed door to external steps, slate flooring, twin retro style cast iron central heating radiators, feature fire place with attractive brick hearth, stone lintel and inset log burner. Steps rising and descending to reception room two.

RECEPTION ROOM TWO/ BEDROOM THREE (4.32m x 2.03m)
With twin UPVC framed double glazed sash windows to the front elevation, double set of retro style cast iron central heating radiators, inset shelving. Possible use as home office or bedroom.

INNER HALLWAY
With original quarry tiles and useful storage cupboard, Limestone steps down to reception three, feature porthole window.

RECEPTION ROOM THREE (4.29m x 2.57m)
With twin UPVC framed double glazed sash windows with fitted shutters, newly fitted front door,double set of retro style cast iron central heating radiators, inset shelving, standalone potbellied multifuel burner, Flexible use as home office, snug or bedroom.

UPPER FLOOR BEDROOM (4.7m x 3.71m)
With feature arch shaped steel framed glazed window to terrace views, with shutters, UPVC framed double glazed window, double glazed Velux style rooflight, modern retro style central heating radiator, exposed timber ceiling beams, steps down to the bathroom.

BATHROOM (3.15m x 2.21m)
With window to the side elevation, marble vanity unit with inset ceramic sink and mixer tap over, incorporating storage cupboard below. Claw foot free standing bath, high level cistern WC. Chrome towel rail, limestone tiles, feature beamed pitched ceiling, steps rising.

BEDROOM TWO (4.5m x 2.34m)
With UPVC framed double-glazed window, useful large heated eve storage cupboard with light, central heating radiator, en suite with shower cubicle housing electric shower, WC and pedestal wash hand basin,

OUTSIDE FRONT
With steps sited to the side of the property leading to the rear gardens and access to the internal of the home.

OUTSIDE REAR TERRACE AND LOWER GARDEN
The lower garden is enclosed on three sides, a paved hardstanding sun terrace has been created with timber sheds offering log store, exposed brick steps up to the landscaped mini garden with traditional lawn, cultivated beds of mature plants shrubs, designated gateway with tree lined pathway winding its way to the secret garden.

SECRET WILD FLOWER GARDEN
Leading to secret and private wildflower garden with an array of exotic plants, shrubs and trees and further features, which include an entertainment area, consisting of generous timber decking area housing a timber-built bar, large timber workshop with power and light, galvanised metal storage shed and greenhouse, traditional lawn and water feature.