3 bedroom Detached house For Sale

A beautifully presented Victorian detached family home occupying a desirable position along the highly regarded Scalpcliffe Road in Burton-on-Trent. Set back behind a double-width driveway, this impressive period property offers generous accommodation while retaining a wealth of original character features, including decorative Minton tiled flooring, stained glass and feature fireplaces.

The accommodation includes a welcoming reception hallway, two separate reception rooms and a superb open-plan dining kitchen with stone work surfaces, integrated appliances and ample space for both dining and soft furnishings. There is also a separate utility room and guest cloakroom.

To the first floor are three generously proportioned bedrooms, one benefiting from an en-suite shower room, together with a well-appointed family shower room.

Outside, the property enjoys a delightful landscaped rear garden with block-paved patio, artificial lawn, summerhouse and raised decked seating area, all enjoying a high degree of privacy. A truly charming period family home combining Victorian character with modern-day living, with internal viewing highly recommended.

The Accommodation
A beautifully presented Victorian detached home occupying a desirable position along the highly regarded Scalpcliffe Road in Burton-on-Trent. Set back from the road behind a double-width driveway, this impressive period property combines generous family accommodation with a wealth of original character features and a delightful landscaped rear garden.

The accommodation is initially approached through a double-glazed front entrance door opening into an enclosed porch, where a decorative coloured stained-glass entrance door provides access to the welcoming reception hallway. An immediate feature is the original decorative Minton tiled flooring and decorative ceiling arch, complemented by the staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation and a useful below-stairs storage cupboard. A UPVC double-glazed window provides natural light from the side aspect, with doors leading through to the principal reception rooms.

Positioned to the front of the home, the dining room is an attractive period reception room featuring an open fireplace with decorative tiled and cast-iron inserts set upon a granite hearth. A walk-in UPVC double-glazed bay window provides an abundance of natural light, while fitted shelving sits to either side of the chimney breast. Further character is provided by the original-style moulded coving, with a double radiator completing the room.

The separate lounge occupies the rear elevation and provides a delightful outlook over the garden. Finished with laminate flooring, the room has original moulded coving, a double radiator and UPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect. UPVC double-glazed French patio doors open directly onto the landscaped rear garden, creating an excellent connection between the internal and external living spaces.

A particular standout feature of this impressive home is the spacious open-plan dining kitchen. Beautifully appointed with stone preparation work surfaces, the kitchen incorporates a wide selection of fitted base cupboards and drawers with matching eye-level wall units. Integrated appliances include a double oven, concealed microwave, wine cooler and dishwasher, together with a five-ring gas hob and extractor hood above. There is also space for a fridge freezer and a twin stainless steel sink unit positioned beneath UPVC double-glazed windows.

The adjoining dining and living area provides generous space for a formal dining table and chairs together with a comfortable soft-seating area, making this an excellent sociable space for both everyday family life and entertaining. A double radiator is provided, with a glazed internal door from the kitchen leading through to the utility room. The utility room offers freestanding appliance space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with a radiator and UPVC double-glazed door providing access onto the rear garden. An internal door leads through to the guest cloakroom, fitted with a WC, hand wash basin and UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation.

To the first floor, the landing has a UPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect and provides access to three generously proportioned bedrooms and the family shower room.
One of the double bedrooms is positioned to the rear elevation and enjoys an attractive outlook over the landscaped rear garden through a UPVC double-glazed window, together with a double radiator.
The impressive front-facing double bedroom could equally be utilised as the principal bedroom and benefits from a wide selection of fitted double wardrobes, a UPVC double-glazed bay window and radiator. The third bedroom is again positioned to the rear aspect and features a UPVC double-glazed window, double radiator and a selection of useful built-in storage cupboards. An internal door leads through to a private en-suite shower room, fitted with a white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin and double shower enclosure with electric shower, together with additional storage.

Completing the first-floor accommodation is the well-appointed family shower room, fitted with a three-piece suite comprising low-level WC, hand wash basin with fitted storage cupboards and a generous double shower enclosure. Further features include a heated towel radiator, inset ceiling spotlights, UPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect and a cupboard housing the gas-fired combination boiler supplying the domestic hot water and central heating system.

Outside, the property continues to impress. To the front is a double-width driveway providing valuable off-road parking, while gated side access leads through to the delightful landscaped rear garden.
Immediately adjoining the property is a block-paved patio area providing an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining. Steps rise to an attractive artificial lawn with a purpose-built timber summerhouse, while a pathway continues through the garden to a further raised decked seating area. Backed by mature trees, the garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and also benefits from a garden shed and greenhouse.

A delightful Victorian detached family home, beautifully presented to a high standard throughout while retaining many of its original period features. The combination of generous reception accommodation, impressive open-plan dining kitchen, three bedrooms, en-suite facilities and a private landscaped garden makes this a particularly appealing home in one of Burton-on-Trent’s established residential locations.

Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment only.

Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains Gas
Council Tax Band: D
Local Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Broadband type: TBC - See Ofcom link for speed: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/ Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
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