24 DE MONTFORT ROAD

Entrance Hall
Concealed radiator, original stripped wooden floorboards, ceiling mouldings, coved ceiling, cupboard housing electric meter, 2 x understairs storage cupboards.

Lounge 14' 3 into bay x 12' 1 into chimney breast recess (4.34m x 3.68m)
Stripped wooden floorboards, uPVC double glazed bay window to front, shelving built into chimney breast recess, concealed radiator, high skirtings, coved ceiling, centre rose, working open cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth, stripped wooden door.

Dining Room 11' 9 x 11' 0 into chimney breast recess (3.58m x 3.35m)
Stripped wooden floorboards, picture rail, concealed radiator, high skirting, coved ceiling, serving hatch to kitchen, cast iron feature fireplace with tiled insets & wooden surround, uPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking garden.

Kitchen 11' 9 x 8' 9 (3.58m x 2.67m)
Bright & modern kitchen comprising range of wall & base units with roll edged work surfaces over, inset 4 ring gas hob, built in 'Whirlpool' oven, space & plumbing for washing machine, space for further appliances, cupboard housing 'Worcester' boiler, part tiled walls, quarry tiled floor, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, uPVC double glazed window to rear looking out onto raised patio area, uPVC double glazed door to outside.

First Floor Landing
Radiator, high skirting, access to loft space with potential for extension subject to usual planning consents, stairs up to Office/Mezzanine level.

Bedroom 3 7' 9 x 7' 9 to chimney breast front (2.36m x 2.36m)
Radiator, high skirting, shelved cupboard built into chimney breast recess, uPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking garden, stripped wooden door.

Separate WC
Low level WC, uPVC double glazed window with frosted glass, stripped wooden door.

Bedroom 2 11' 9 x 9' 9 to chimney breast front (3.58m x 2.97m)
Radiator, coved ceiling, high skirting, cast iron feature fireplace, uPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking garden, 2 x double wardrobes built into chimney breast recess, one with hanging rail & one shelved, stripped wooden door.

Bathroom
Well presented with white suite comprising panelled bath with handgrips & telephone style mixer taps & hand held shower attachment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, concealed radiator, part tiled walls, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed window with frosted glass to front, stripped wooden door.

Bedroom 1 14' 4 into bay x 10' 6 to chimney breast front (4.37m x 3.20m)
Radiator, coved ceiling, high skirting, cast iron feature fireplace, 2 x double wardrobes built into chimney breast recess with hanging rail & shelf over & further cupboards above, uPVC double glazed bay window to front, stripped wooden door.

Office Area/Mezzanine
Stairs from first floor landing to mezzanine area suitable for office space, with uPVC double glazed window to rear.

Outside

Front Garden
Formal front garden with outside tap.

Rear Garden
Well presented rear garden comprising area laid to shingle with steps up to paved patio garden with flower & shrub borders, shed, tap, outside electric socket.

Owners Opinion
''House
I chose 24 De Montfort Road to be my home because it was full of light streaming through the large windows. Sun comes in from one direction or the other all day. I have refurbished my home with period fireplaces and colours in keeping with its age (1870). I have put in deep loft insulation which together with the double glazed doors and windows makes for a warm cosy home. I believe the internal doors and plaster work to be original. My other main reason for choosing Demontfort Road was its easy accessibility on foot to the station, bus stops, theatre, cinema and shops. I have kept very fit walking up and down Elm Grove but if I need say milk in a hurry, its just a couple of minutes to the Co-op.

Gardens
The front garden is designed for ease of maintenance. The clematis on the front wall needs to be cut back after spring flowering. There is also white jasmine and a mock orange with a lovely perfume. The white rose over the door arch flowers from early summer until Christmas and then needs to be cut back to encourage growth the next year!

I really love the back garden which is secure and private and also designed for easy maintenance. All I do is cut back shrubs as they finish flowering and do a very occasional weed. The garden is frost free so geraniums etc can be left outside during winter and will flower for many years. The small courtyard catches the sun until lunchtime and is ideal for breakfast and mid morning coffee. The patio is a sun trap until late afternoon and has hosted many enjoyable lunch and dinner parties. The outside electric socket is useful for putting up lights and for using any electrical tools in the garden.

I have planning permission to extend the kitchen into the courtyard.

Neighbours
I have really lovely neighbours, Karen, Ian, Freya and Jed, who have been a joy to live next to.

Windows and Doors
All windows and external doors are double glazed. The windows replicate the size and window bars of the original windows but provide warmth, security and quiet and no maintenance. The front door is a five bolt security door and the back door is double locking.

Parking
Another reason for choosing De Montfort Road was that I could park fairly easily with no parking charges or restrictions.''