Detached house for sale in Duke Street, Ilkeston DE7

Summary
Burchell Edwards Estate Agents in Ilkeston are proud to bring to market this absolute one of a kind property on the glorious Erewash Canal on the edge of Duke Street, Ilkeston in the heart of Derbyshire offered with no onward chain.

Description
Burchell Edwards Estate Agents in Ilkeston are proud to bring to market this absolute one of a kind property on the glorious Erewash Canal on the edge of Duke Street, Ilkeston in the heart of Derbyshire offered with no onward chain. The property offers approx. 135 feet of mooring and is one of only three properties along the Erewash Canal with such mooring space.

The Moorings sits beautifully on the corner of Duke Street which is a quiet and popular street location in Ilkeston with few passers by which gives a real private feel, perfect for an ever growing family or boating enthusiast.

The property consists of a private gated driveway, a double attached garage, lounge with log burner, dining room, kitchen, utility, downstairs W/C, under stairs storage, large hallway and stair case, additional downstairs bedroom, three large bedrooms to the first floor, family bathroom and large airing cupboard. To the rear of the property is a decked area leading down to the water front where you will find gentle waters and boats passing by.

The property consists of beautiful features throughout such as wooden port hole window, and beautiful solid pine wood floors and doors throughout the whole of the property which flows all of the way through. As you sit at the dining room table, looking through the patio doors, the refection of the water glimmers and dances on the ceiling!

This property is a must see - please call today to arrange your viewing!

To The Front Of The Property;
To the front of the property is a herringbone brick driveway with parking for up to four cars. The driveway is all walled and fenced in with boarders containing mature shrubs, bushes and plants. There is access to the main house through the front door and access to the double garage through the large wooden barn style doors to right.

Hallway;
Upon entering the property through a wooden front door you enter the hallway which is the heart of the home providing access to all areas of the property. The hallway comprises of wooden flooring, wooden doors, wooden staircase, large UPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator and a well placed built in book case perfect for displaying books, ornaments, trinkets and collectable's.

Downstairs Cloakroom;
Entered via hard wood door, comprising of high level W/C with chrome fixtures and traditional pull cord to flush, sink with chrome hot and cold taps built into an in-keeping unit for storage, in-keeping 'port hole' style wooden window and traditional teracotta tiled floors.

Understairs Storage;
Accessed via a hard wood door providing a perfect understairs storage space.

Lounge; 19' 6" x 15' 3" ( 5.94m x 4.65m )
Entered from the hallway with a through route into the dining room, the lounge offers in-keeping and traditional features. With a large brick feature fireplace to the side of the property offering a traditional log burner and feature chimney, terracotta tiled hearth and small wooden side window and UPVC double glazed window to the front and rear of the property, the rear window sits in a small bay. The ceiling and above the fireplace has traditional beams with in-keeping vintage brass and milk glass hanging ceiling light fixtures currently in place. The flooring in the room is fitted with traditional Axminster style carpets which gives the room a cosy and homely feel.

Dining Room; 10' 7" x 9' 9" ( 3.23m x 2.97m )
Sitting between the lounge and the kitchen, the dining room provides the perfect space to be able to entertain guests as you watch boats glide gently up and down the canal through the French doors which lead onto the decked area. On a sunny day the reflection of the water dances on the ceiling providing a relaxing atmosphere whilst dining. The room consists of wooden flooring, radiator and beams on the ceiling.

Kitchen; 12' 8" x 9' 6" ( 3.86m x 2.90m )
Being at the back of the property overlooking the canal, the kitchen provides a perfect place to be able to prepare for entertaining or stand and watch the still waters gently pass by whilst preparing a family dinner or washing the dishes. The kitchen has a traditional style oven (available with the property if the buyer wishes) fitted into a red brick chimney breast style space, in-keeping wooden floor and base units with lots of storage, traditional sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, integral dishwasher, extractor fan, radiator and teracotta floor tiles.

Utility Room; 10' 5" x 5' 9" ( 3.17m x 1.75m )
Accessed through the kitchen leading into the garage and workshop with access to the back of the property over looking the canal through a hardwood stable style door with traditional window to the side, the utility provides a perfect space for washing and storage of shoes and boots, and is great for those with dogs to walk into after a long muddy walk. The utility has in-keeping wooden units and high shelving with space and plumbing for a washing machine and small tumble dryer and there is a wall mounted radiator and teracotta tiled floor.

Study / Bedroom Four; 9' 9" x 9' 8" ( 2.97m x 2.95m )
Accessed from the main hallway, this room is currently used as a study area, but could be used as a fourth bedroom, second lounge, playroom or snug. The room has a UPVC double glazed window to the front of the property, radiator to rear and carpeted flooring.

Stair Case;
The staircase offers two UPVC double glazed windows to the front of the property and a radiator to the top of the landing. There is a grand wooden built airing cupboard which contains water heater/tank and lots of storage space. The landing balcony is built of solid wood with spindle style design. All of the upstairs rooms lead from the landing and there is access to the loft space which has access via a ladder with power and a light.

Master Bedroom With En Suite; 19' 5" x 16' 5" ( 5.92m x 5.00m )
With superb tall ceilings, the master bedroom is the largest bedroom in the property with UPVC double glazed window to front and rear, two radiators, beams in the ceiling and carpeted flooring. Before entering the master bedroom you will find a walk in wardrobe to the left with radiator and window and an ensuite to the right.

The ensuite is tiled with carper flooring and consists of high level W/C with chrome fixtures and traditional pull cord to flush, pedestal sink with hot and cold chrome tap, corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower through a chrome tap and head, bidet and extractor fan. There is a built-in in-keeping wooden wall unit and wooden alcove for storage with velux window to the ceiling.

Bedroom Two; 12' 11" x 9' 9" ( 3.94m x 2.97m )
Entered from the landing with a beautiful brick feature wall, solid wood flooring, UPVC window to the rear aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Three; 9' 9" x 9' 8" ( 2.97m x 2.95m )
Entered from the landing with carpet flooring, UPVC window to the front aspect and radiator.

Family Bathroom;
Entered via the landing with a stunning brick feature wall to the left, the family bathroom is a well sized space perfect for family life consisting of low level W/C, pedestal sink with brass hot and cold taps, bath with electric shower over, high tiles over the bath, low tiles behind the sink and toilet, tall ceiling with extractor fan and wood effect flooring and wall mounted radiator.

Garage & Workshop; 18' 10" x 18' 5" ( 5.74m x 5.61m )
The double garage can be accessed from the utility in the house and also through two large barn style wooden doors from the main driveway to the property. The garage could be used for storage of cars or as an extension to the workshop which sits to the rear of the property. Both spaces are perfect for working from home, a home based business or a budding car or boat enthusiast. The garage and work shop have electrics. Above the garage is a loft space with access via a wooden staircase perfect for an work from home office or storage. The workshop has velux windows in the ceiling and has access to the back of the property.

To The Rear Of The Property;
This stunning property backs onto The Erewash Canal, and is one of only three properties along the canal which has such mooring rights (please ask the agent more about this when enquiring). To the back the property offers multiple levels of outdoor space including a decked area, a patio area and a graveled area. This is a beautiful space to be able to sit during any time of the year and watch the seasons pass - there are boats gently passing by, swans tending their young and trees showing their colours as the months pass from bare branches to blossoms, green leaves and the amber tones of autumn.

The Erewash Canal;
The Erewash Canal runs from the River Trent and the Soar Navigation at Trent Lock to Langley Mill where it joins the now derelict Nottingham Canal and Cromford Canal (under restoration). The restored lock at Langley Mill, which allow entrance to Langley Mill Basin, is the first lock on the Cromford Canal.

The Derby Canal (under restoration) joined the Erewash Canal at Sandiacre Junction (just above Sandiacre Lock). The Nutbrook Canal (derelict and filled in) joined the Erewash Canal just below Hallam Fields Lock.

This canal was built to carry coal from the Erewash Valley. It was bought by the Grand Union in 1932 but fell into disuse after the war.

History Of The Erewash Canal;
The Erewash Canal runs for nearly 12 miles between the River Trent, near Long Eaton, and Langley Mill, and for the most part it follows the River Erewash, which forms the boundary between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The canal finally crosses the river as it moves into Nottinghamshire at the three-arched Shipley Aqueduct which, apart from locks, is the only major structure on the canal. This wide canal with 14 locks was surveyed by John Smith and designed by John Varley, received Parliamentary approval in 1777 and by 1779 it had been constructed at cost of £21,000; £2,000 under budget and ahead of time as well.

The canal was built largely to bring coal out of the Erewash Valley pits and down to the River Trent for onward trade to Nottingham and Leicester; it was profitable with £100 shares selling at £1300 and a maximum dividend of 78%. It initially served the many ‘bell’ pits between Ilkeston and Langley Mill, with horse-tramways bringing coal to waterside wharves at several points that are now rural areas. From Ilkeston downwards, there were major iron works at Cotmanhay, Stanton and Trent Lock. Smelting continued at Stanton until the 1970s but iron pipes are still made and token loads were carried by narrow boat for the Devizes back-pumping scheme in 1995.

Coal owners were the original proprietors of the canal and Robert Barber and Thomas Walker who later formed the Barber Walker Colliery Company were commissionaires of the canal, sorting out problems and arguments with the various boat owners. They were also proprietors of the Cromford and Nottingham Canals, which joined the top end of the Erewash Canal in 1794. Others were Benjamin Outram and William Jessop, who formed the Butterley Company and had extensive iron and coal interests further up the valley.

The Erewash, unlike the Cromford and Nottingham canals, was never taken over by the railways and remained profitable and independent until absorbed into the Grand Union in the 1930s.

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