High Street, Melbourne

This property is a fabulous opportunity for those seeking to have their own independent store (422 sq ft approx.) in the heart of this popular and thriving market town with its many boutique shops, bars and restaurants. It is coupled with extensive living accommodation set within a pretty character building, of course change of use could be sought and the shop frontage could be reinstated back into the home for those seeking more living space.

Melbourne is a small Georgian market town in South Derbyshire about eight miles south of Derby and 8 miles from Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Meandering through the narrow streets is an absolute must, marvelling at the array of boutique shops, deli's and numerous pubs and restaurants, Amalfi White being highly recommended. For families, schools and leisure pursuits are in abundance and for the commuter, access to Derby, M42, M1 and A50 are all just the other side of Swarkestone Bridge.

Passing through the wrought iron shared gated access leads you to a large communal courtyard garden area where the properties entrance door opens into the main reception hallway with stairs leading off. To your left is a connecting door through into the shop itself, whilst to your right a door leads you into a large storeroom which has vaulted ceiling. It offers excellent storage and could be incorporated into the main dwelling if needed.

A lovely stripped pine door opens to reveal a spacious beamed cottage kitchen which has a bespoke range of hand painted cabinets running around the room with timber countertops and undercounter Belfast style sink. Adjacent and lying open plan to the kitchen is the dining/sitting room, again with a pretty beamed ceiling, it has tiled floor and a feature brick fireplace.

Lastly on the ground floor is the shop front itself, an excellent open plan area with two front facing picture windows and a glazed entrance door.

On the first floor you will find a great sized split level living area, running full width of the frontage. It has beamed ceilings and front facing aspect, multi paned windows. A stripped pine door leads to a second landing/study area with a large glazed skylight above and stairs leading back down to the reception hallway.

Over the first and second floors, a glance at the floorplan will reveal the property offers three, four or five bedrooms depending on your requirements. A versatile collection of rooms indeed which could be utilised in many ways from office space to additional sitting rooms for the family.

The family bathroom is a lovely sized room and is equipped with full height cupboards and a white suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a separate shower.

Outside, as previously mentioned, the property has a paved communal garden courtyard shared with four other properties.

To view this unique property, please contact John German Ashby office.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are believed to be connected to the property but purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.
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Our Ref: JGA/06102023
Local Authority/Tax Band: South Derbyshire District Council / Tax Band C