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3 SHIRLEY PARK A quiet three bedroom family home in a peaceful location in the sought after village of Astonon-Trent, 3 Shirley Park is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with all the benefits of excellent local schooling and the charms of village life. “Shirley Park is ideally located in a lovely area,� say the current owners.
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ACCOMMODATION A wonderfully diverse home, which is offered to the market in excellent order throughout having been well maintained by the current owners, is this dormer bungalow located in the ever popular village of Aston on Trent. The home benefits from versatile accommodation to include a large porch which then leads into the reception hallway. The Sitting room is a very cosy reception space which features a lovely log burner and there is a spacious dining room which has the option of being used a bedroom four with windows over looking the rear garden.
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The heart of the home is this delightful open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with the kitchen itself being contemporary and fitted with high gloss quality units and integrated appliances and even a wine cooler. This leads to the dining area and then onto a lovely lounge area with windows again benefitting from great views with French doors leading to the rear gardens. There is also a well appointed utility room leading out to the rear gardens located off the kitchen.
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We love the kitchen-dining area at the back of the house, which is the room in which we spend the most time as a family. It extends into the garden with the patio area, and even in the colder months it has a lovely view.�
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Seller Insight A quiet three bedroom family home in a peaceful location in the sought after village of Aston-on-Trent, 3 Shirley Park is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with all the benefits of excellent local schooling and the charms of village life. “Shirley Park is ideally located in a lovely area,” say the current owners. Spacious and beautifully finished, the accommodation is versatile and family friendly, comprising three bedrooms, lounge, dining room/bedroom four and an open plan kitchen-diner and two bathrooms and a utility room. The current owners have made various improvements to the property during their time here, including a new alarm system, outside lights, new garage roller door and new front door, improved roofing and pressed concrete driveway with parking for three cars. “We have also built a log store, installed a new bathroom with high-gloss integrated fittings, and fitted new carpets and blinds, as well as a new fireplace in the lounge, which is lovely and cosy in winter,” say the owners. The garden has also been beautifully landscaped, with pretty planted edgings to the front and rear of the property and new fences all around. An awning has been installed at the back of the house so that the garden can be enjoyed come rain or shine. “With its south facing, sunny aspect, the back garden is a lovely place to spend time” say the owners. “It is extremely private, not overlooked at all, while the front garden provides views of luscious conifer trees.” In a good catchment area for local schools, the property is within easy reach of Infant and Junior Schools in Aston-on-Trent, while Chellaston Academy and Longeaton Private School are both just a bus ride away. “There is a real sense of peacefulness and village atmosphere, but with everything you need within easy reach” say the owners. “There is a village shop and post office, and the pubs in the village are very nice. The playing field is popular for Sunday league football matches, while on a Sunday morning you can hear the church bells ringing from the local Parish church. There are also lots of beautiful country walks in the area. We often walk the dogs along the canal to Shardlow and stop for a pub lunch before strolling back again.” Regular bus routes run from Aston-on-Trent to Derby, while the M1 is easily accessible for travelling by car and the weekday commute. “We love the kitchen-dining area at the back of the house, which is the room in which we spend the most time as a family. It extends into the garden with the patio area, and even in the colder months it has a lovely view.” “We love spending time in the garden and have hosted birthday parties for our children there over the years.” “We will miss the lovely peaceful location and being part of country village life.” “The south facing garden is lovely and sunny, and we love to spend time outdoors or in the summerhouse. With seasonal plants and borders, it is particularly pretty in summer, when you can hear all the different birds singing when they come to visit the garden.”
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The final areas on the ground floor are a double bedroom and a contemporary bathroom fitted with a white suite again in immaculate order. The stairs lead of the spacious hallway to the first floor. The first floor consists of a dormer extension and provides two double bedrooms with the main bedroom benefitting from quality fitted wardrobes and bedroom two having great eaves storage and is the third double bedrooms. There is also a family bathroom which is yet again well-appointed with shower over the bath and half tiled.
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OUTSIDE The home has a large driveway to the front relaid by the current owners leading to a single garage with electric roller door and to the rear is a very private landscaped south facing gardens, featuring a patio area, and laid mainly to lawn with mature borders and completely unoverlooked at the rear.
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The south facing garden is lovely and sunny, and we love to spend time outdoors or in the summerhouse. With seasonal plants and borders, it is particularly pretty in summer, when you can hear all the different birds singing when they come to visit the garden.�
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LOCATION Aston on Trent is an unspoilt rural village situated in the East Midlands, approximately four miles east of the city of Derby. It is situated on the north bank of the River Trent and The Trent and Mersey Canal runs between the village and the river. There are plenty of nearby public houses and restaurants in Shardlow along with the Marina. There is a playing field and park area adjacent to Shirley Park. The village has over twelve hundred residents making it a thriving village with a very active social calendar. Local amenities include the All Saints Church, a primary school, post office, village shop and two pubs are located in the heart of the village. Secondary schooling is in nearby Chellaston. Private schooling is also available in nearby Long Eaton at Trent College with a bus service from the village. The home is perfectly located for commuters with ease of access onto the A50 and the M1 road networks giving access to Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Birmingham, Uttoxeter and Stoke. The nearest train station is in Derby with mainline links into London.
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SERVICES TO THE PROPERTY All mains services are supplied to the property LOCAL AUTHORITY South Derbyshire District Council VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly via the vendor’s agents Fine & Country WEBSITE For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com
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AGENTS NOTES All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 06.12.2016
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