Forge Close, South Muskham

Situation and Amenities

The village of South Muskham is located approximately 1 mile from the market town of Newark on Trent. The close by village of North Muskham has an outstanding primary school, a pretty church, a riverside public house and a nature reserve. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the market town of Newark on Trent. Newark Northgate railway station has fast trains connecting to London King's Cross with journey times of approximately 75 minutes. Additionally Newark Castle station has trains connecting to Nottingham and Lincoln. Shopping facilities in Newark include M&S food hall, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons and Aldi. Newark also boasts several individual boutique shops as well as major retail chains and an array of markets. There is a wide range of schooling in the area, and leisure facilities are plentiful including a fine choice of restaurants and bars, fitness centres, gymnasiums and golf courses.

Accommodation

Upon entering the front door, this leads into:

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hallway has a window to the side elevation, the dogleg staircase rising to the first floor and a door providing access into the lounge. The hallway has a ceiling light point and a radiator.

Lounge

14' 10'' x 11' 11'' (4.52m x 3.63m)

This excellent sized and well proportioned reception room has a window to the front elevation overlooking the delightful garden. The lounge has a ceiling light point, picture rail and a radiator. A door leads into the dining room. The fireplace used to operate an open fire with back boiler, this has now been de-commissioned in lieu of the recently installed air source central heating system. With the appropriate measures the fireplace could be reinstated as an open fire.

Dining Room

12' 8'' x 9' 8'' (3.86m x 2.94m)

This charming dining room has a window to the rear elevation, picture rail, beamed ceiling, a ceiling light point and a radiator. There is an open plan breakfast bar, and door both leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen

9' 7'' x 8' 0'' (2.92m x 2.44m)

The kitchen has a window to the side elevation and a half glazed door providing access to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and further spaces for both a larder fridge and freezer. The free standing electric cooker is included within the sale. The kitchen has a ceiling light point and an extractor fan.

First Floor Landing

The dogleg staircase rises from the entrance hallway to the first floor landing which has a window to the side elevation at the half landing. The landing has a ceiling light point and doors into the three bedrooms, the WC and bathroom. Access to the loft space is obtained from here.

Bedroom One

12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.65m x 3.65m)

An excellent sized double bedroom with a window to the front elevation, a fitted double wardrobe, ceiling light point and radiator.

Bedroom Two

12' 0'' x 9' 8'' (3.65m x 2.94m)

A further good sized double bedroom, having a window to the rear elevation, a ceiling light point and a radiator.

Bedroom Three

8' 9'' x 8' 7'' (2.66m x 2.61m) (at widest points)

An 'L' shaped single bedroom with a window to the front elevation, a ceiling light point and a radiator.

Bathroom

6' 6'' x 6' 2'' (1.98m x 1.88m)

The bathroom has an opaque window to the rear elevation and is fitted with a bath with shower mixer tap attachment, and a pedestal wash hand basin. In addition there is a ceiling light point, an extractor fan and a radiator. The airing cupboard is located in the bathroom.

Separate WC

This room has a window to the side elevation, part panelling to the walls, a WC and a ceiling light point.

Outside

The outside of this family home is a particular feature. The property is approached via a pedestrian footpath, there is no vehicular access or passing traffic. The spectacular front garden is of an excellent size and laid primarily to lawn edged with borders containing an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and trees. There is an ornamental sunken pond with water feature and bridge. The garden enjoys an excellent degree of privacy. The footpath continues to the front door and adjacent to the side of the property is gated access around to the side and rear gardens.

Side and Rear Gardens

Once again, the side and rear gardens are fully enclosed and enjoy a high degree of privacy. These garden areas are laid primarily to lawn. The two timber sheds and greenhouse are included within the sale, these are in need of some repair. Situated adjacent to the rear of the house is a raised deck ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining.

Council Tax

The property is in Band B.