3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Windsor Avenue, Melbourne DE73

Occupying an appealing position within one of Melbourne’s desirable residential settings, this handsome 1930s three-bedroom semi-detached home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional family house on a road where properties are notably infrequent to the market.

The Avenue is a particularly attractive and well-established residential address, thoughtfully laid out with a pleasing mixture of individual detached and semi-detached homes. Its avenue setting and absence of through traffic create a quieter, more peaceful environment, giving the road a genuine sense of community and making it especially well suited to family life.

The property itself occupies a position towards the splayed section of the avenue, where the arrangement of the houses provides a greater feeling of separation and privacy than might ordinarily be found within a straight residential row. Set back from the road behind its own front garden, with a private driveway providing off-road parking, the house has an established and welcoming presence.

The home has clearly been well cared for over many years, retaining the proportions and character associated with houses of this period while having evolved to accommodate modern family life. An extension has enlarged the kitchen, creating a more generous everyday living space, while the loft has been partially converted, providing useful additional space and further versatility.

The principal accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes three bedrooms, with the comfortable proportions and natural light characteristic of a traditional 1930s home.

To the rear lies one of the property’s particularly appealing features: An established garden extending to approximately 100 feet Its generous depth provides ample space for children, entertaining and keen gardeners alike, while a small orchard adds further character and maturity to the setting.

The scale of the garden also provides an exciting opportunity for the future. Several properties within the surrounding area have been successfully enlarged and, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents, the property offers potential to extend and create additional family accommodation whilst still retaining a substantial garden.

The combination of the house and its setting is what makes this such an appealing proposition. The Avenue has long been regarded as a highly sought-after family location within Melbourne, and homes here tend to remain in the same ownership for considerable periods, meaning opportunities to purchase are relatively uncommon.

A traditional 1930s home, a wonderfully established garden and the potential to evolve the house further, all within a quiet, no-through avenue at the heart of one of South Derbyshire’s most desirable villages.

Location

Widely regarded as one of South Derbyshire’s most desirable places to live, Melbourne combines the charm of a historic market town with an excellent range of everyday amenities. Its attractive streets are home to independent shops, cafés, restaurants, artisan food retailers and traditional public houses, creating a thriving community and a genuinely walkable lifestyle.

The town enjoys a lively cultural calendar, including the renowned Melbourne Festival, while the surrounding countryside, Melbourne Pool and nearby reservoirs provide excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing and outdoor pursuits.

Families are particularly well served by highly regarded schooling, with prestigious Repton School within easy reach, together with excellent local sporting facilities. Convenient connections to Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, the A50, M1 and East Midlands Airport further enhance Melbourne’s appeal, offering an exceptional balance of village life, countryside and connectivity.

Word From The Owner

The house is ideally located in a quiet cul-de-sac but in easy walking distance of Melbourne with its schools and amenities.

It has a large private garden.

The house is full of character which we have tried to keep.

Entrance Hall (4.99m x 1.95m)

Entrance hall with solid timber front door incorporating stained glass, side-elevation window overlooking the driveway, radiator, timber flooring and feature panelled staircase rising to the first floor. Doors lead to the lounge, dining room and kitchen.

Lounge (4.41m x 3.49m)

Lounge with square bay window overlooking the front garden, Adam-style fireplace with brick-effect centre and open grate, radiator, picture rail and central ceiling light.

Dining Room (4.13m x 3.48m)

Dining room with timber flooring, feature open-grate fireplace, dado rail, radiator and central ceiling light. Double-glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the private rear garden.

Extended Kitchen (6.11m x 1.98m)

Extended kitchen and dining area with a neutral Shaker-style kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units, granite work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Belfast sink with antique brass swan-neck mixer tap and range-style cooker with gas hob. Space and plumbing for under-counter dishwasher, fridge and washing machine. UPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation, together with double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden. Timber door to the side elevation providing direct access to the driveway and rear garden. Ceramic tiled flooring, spotlights, radiator and boiler.

Pantry (2.23m x 0.84m)

Understairs pantry with quarry-tiled floor, side-elevation window, fitted shelving and space for a freestanding appliance.

Landing (2.82m x 1.98m)

First-floor landing with UPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation, open spindle staircase with timber banister and doors leading to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom One (4.16m x 3.49m)

Generous double bedroom positioned to the rear elevation, with UPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden, radiator and feature period fireplace.

Bedroom Two (3.79m x 3.49m)

Large double bedroom with exposed timber flooring, timber double-glazed window, radiator and feature period fireplace. Loft access with fitted ladder.

Bedroom Three (2.64m x 1.97m)

Good-sized single bedroom positioned to the front elevation, with timber double-glazed window and radiator.

Loft (4.71m x 3.70m)

Fully boarded and insulated loft space with light and power, together with two Velux windows providing natural light to the front and rear roof slopes. Currently accessed via Bedroom Two with fitted loft ladder. Potential for conversion, subject to the necessary planning and building regulations approvals.

Bathroom (2.41m x 2.39m)

Three-piece Victorian-style white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin with traditional taps and swan-neck mixer, and low-level WC with mid-level cistern. Part-tiled walls and opaque double-glazed window to the rear elevation.

Garden

Immediately to the rear is a patio area accessed directly from the kitchen via French doors, providing space for outdoor seating and dining. The rear garden extends to approximately 100 feet and is predominantly laid to lawn with mature hedging, established borders and trees.

Towards the rear is a small orchard containing three timber outbuildings, currently used for storage, with block paving laid between the buildings providing a practical hardstanding area.

A timber gate at the rear provides access to a further area of land, creating additional separation between the property and the neighbouring garden beyond.

The depth of the garden provides potential to extend the existing property, as other homes locally have done, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents.

Parking - Driveway

To the front, the property has an established garden with manicured hedging, mature planting and lawn, together with a driveway providing off-road parking. Feature exterior lighting is positioned by the front entrance.

Access leads down the side of the house, where there is further exterior lighting, an outside water tap and access to the side entrance and rear garden.

Disclaimer

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