Gables Drive, Hockerton

****Eco House**** A rare opportunity to purchase an interesting earth sheltered home, offering just under 1400 square feet of accommodation with a flexible layout including a large conservatory/ sunroom stretching the entire width of the property and enjoying a southerly aspect, purposefully positioned to maximise on passive solar energy.

Purchasers that have environmental interests will appreciate this Earth sheltered home. This thermally efficient property utilises is construction and design to take advantage of the soil mass as a form of insulation. This regulates the temperature of the home enabling it to be warmer and cooler in the summer. Gables drive is part of the Hockerton Housing project which is the Uk's first Earth sheltered self-sufficient ecological housing development.

Ground Floor - A triple glazed entrance door leads into the:

Entrance Hall - A triple glazed door leading into the reception hall, built in double storage cupboard, laminate floor.

Utility/Boot Room - Panelled doors into the kitchen and study/bedroom.

Study/Bedroom - 3.2 x 3 (10'5" x 9'10") - Open tread staircase leading to the mezzanine sleeping area, triple glazed double doors to the conservatory/sun room.

Ground Floor Shower Room - Low flush WC, Belfast sink with tiled worktops, corner shower cubicle with glazed sliding doors, plumbing for a washing machine, extractor fan, wall mounted water filters, cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Dining Kitchen - 6.2 x 3 (20'4" x 9'10") - The kitchen area is fitted with a range of timber base units with worktops, inset dual bowl Butlers sink with swan neck mixer tap, space for appliances including electric cooker point, triple glazed timber framed window to the front sand triple glazed doors to the conservatory/sun room, door into the lounge.

Lounge - 4.60m x 2.97m (15'1" x 9'9") - Timber framed triple glazed window to the front, French doors into the conservatory/sun room and double doors leading to the master bedroom.

Bedroom Two - 1.83m x 2.97m (6'0" x 9'9") - Sliding doors from the lounge, window to the front aspect.

Bedroom One - 3.2 x 3 (10'5" x 9'10") - French doors to the conservatory/sun room, fitted double wardrobe and door to the shower room.

Shower Room - Low flush WC, bidet with mixer tap, vanity wash basin, walk-in shower enclosure, extractor fan, triple glazed timer framed window to the front.

Conservtaory/Sun Room - 12.6 x 3 (41'4" x 9'10") - Having three sets of sealed unit double glazed French doors onto the garden and a cast iron wood burner.

Outside -

Money Laundering - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Gascoines require any successful purchasers proceeding with a purchase to provide two forms of identification i.e. passport or photocard driving license and a recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to Gascoines instructing solicitors in the purchase or the sale of a property.

Outgoings - Council Tax Band C

Property Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession.

Room Measurements - All dimensions are approximate. There may be some variation between imperial and metric measurements for ease of reference. Dimensions should not be used for fitting out.

Viewings - Contact Gascoines Southwell for more information.

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