Acorn Bank, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2

Set in Compton Acres, one of West Bridgford's most consistently sought-after neighbourhoods, this three-bedroom detached house offers something increasingly hard to find in the area: a generous plot, a large attached double garage and genuine scope to create a substantially bigger home. The house is perfectly comfortable to move straight into, and while some buyers will want to put their own stamp on the kitchen and décor in time, the real opportunity here lies in the potential, subject to planning, to extend over the garage across two floors and transform the property into a double-fronted four or five-bedroom family house.

The approach is a pleasing one, with a lawned front garden and established shrubs, and a block-paved driveway providing ample parking before leading to the double garage. The house itself has attractive traditional detailing and a sensible, well-planned layout that provides a sound footprint from which to work.

Inside, the ground floor flows well while keeping clearly defined spaces. The front reception room has a fireplace, a broad bay window and sliding doors through to the second reception room, so the two can be opened up into one larger space or closed off as a formal sitting room, separate dining room or a quieter room to retreat to. Double doors from here lead into the conservatory, which extends the living space and connects naturally with the garden.

The fitted kitchen has a range of integrated appliances, good storage and useful worktop space, and alongside it a separate utility room keeps laundry out of the main kitchen and gives a back door straight into the rear garden. It is a practical arrangement that works well as it stands, with plenty of room to reconfigure should a new owner wish to as part of any wider extension plans.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, the principal with its own en-suite, and a family bathroom serving the other two. Both bathrooms have a bath with shower over. The real interest on this floor, however, lies in what could be added: the footprint above the double garage would allow for further bedrooms and bathrooms, giving the house the scale that Compton Acres' family buyers tend to be looking for.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden is a good size and offers a private setting. A paved patio sits directly behind the house, linking the conservatory and utility room to the garden, with lawn and established planting beyond. The plot as a whole is a real asset here, both for the space it gives now and for the room it leaves for extension without compromising the garden.

The location is a large part of the appeal. Compton Acres is a popular, well-established part of West Bridgford, with local shops and everyday amenities close at hand, together with cafés, places to eat and a pharmacy. Several well-regarded schools are within easy reach, and the nearby tram stop provides a convenient link into Nottingham city centre, making it a highly practical setting for family life.

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