Read article : Now this is a grand design and it's in Burbage
This beautifully-designed modern home in Burbage hits that perfect point where a striking design doesn’t appear too abrasive.
When the current owners built this contemporary home in Rugby Road two years ago, the main drive was sustainability and low maintenance.
Now this property is on the market courtesy of Fine and Country, for a cool £650,000.
Built to high industry standards, it has exceptional insulation values and is supported by another rarity - an A-grade EPC rating.
With the balance of the warranty still available, this is an extremely economical house, and energy bills can be kept even lower with electricity provided by solar panels on the back of the house.
Additional benefits include an 11 zone gas-fired under floor heating to both the ground and a solid first floor.
A heat recovery whole house ventilation system is in place providing temperature control free from stuffy or stale rooms throughout.
Further modernities include A-rated aluminum powder-coated windows and doors, an alarm system, and a commercial quality Sarnafil single ply roof.
Quietly tucked away on the street it still manages a double garage and a south west-facing private landscaped rear garden with a fishpond.
For living space, the property offers three to four reception rooms, four, possibly five bedrooms and four bathrooms, of which three are en suites.
Double doors open to the spacious open-plan hallway which has Amtico flooring that flows through most of the ground floor.
From here, an internal hardwood door gives direct access to the garage and there are full height windows and double doors overlooking the private courtyard.
A little further on a central oak staircase rises to the first floor with two stainless steel handrails.
Heading first in to the smart open-plan kitchen one can see an extensive range of cream-fronted base units including twin-pan drawers and an integrated Smeg dishwasher.
Cooks can enjoy a Bosch electric fan-assisted double oven with a five-ring gas hob and a bespoke extractor above.
There is plumbing for an American-style fridge/freezer unit - just what is needed for those hot days - and three full-height spice racks and storage cupboards.
There are Quartz work surfaces with a built-in drainer and an inset Blanco sink unit and mixer tap.
Heading back out into the hall way, and to the right of the staircase, doors lead to the cloakroom which has a close-coupled toilet and a contemporary washstand.
The well-fitted study offers shelving, cupboards and a work station and is tucked away with a telephone point and two windows.
In here an open doorway and curtains lead into the versatile media room which has black cabinets and wired for a large screen and surround sound.
It could provide a second office or a small sitting room for children if preferred.
On the other side the stairs, another door gives access to the private ground floor guest bedroom which has double doors overlooking the courtyard.
There are fitted quality wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, with a Grohe shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level toilet, quality ceramics, fitted mirrors, and an opaque window.
But the real selling point is the stunning open plan combined living, dining and morning room.
This bright area provides flexible living space.
The main lounge area is double height with bi-fold doors overlooking the back garden and glazed windows above make it a very well-lit and impressive area.
The dining area is ideal for regular entertaining while the morning room has a side window overlooking the terrace and double doors to the garden.
This light and versatile area is designed for modern living and makes the ground floor extremely versatile and the space flows freely into the attractive garden.
Upstairs, the first floor landing has a large picture window with an inset roof window making this a visually stunning and bright area.
With full-height windows there is a fine vista from the galleried landing over the living area and the rear garden.
The master bedroom has engineered wood flooring with smart reading lights with TV and telephone points and two discreet slit windows with shutters allowing views of the ground floor.
Bi-fold doors (and insulated shutters) give access to the balcony which has a stainless steel and glass balustrade.
The en-suite has a double-width shower enclosure with sliding doors and a Grohe shower unit along with quality ceramics, a washstand with an oval basin and a close-coupled toilet.
A door leads to a dressing room with wardrobes, cupboards and drawer sets.
Naturally, this could provide a child's bedroom or nursery if required. It has engineered wood flooring with a window to the courtyard.
The second bedroom has a triple wardrobe along with storage cupboards. There are two windows and downlighters. The spacious family bathroom can also provide an en-suite to this bedroom.
There is a double-width shower enclosure, again with a Grohe shower unit, a white oval bath with freestanding monoblock tap a white washstand, and another close-coupled WC with fitted alcoves and storage.
There are porcelain floor tiles, wall ceramics and two full height opaque side windows allowing light to flood in.
The third double bedroom has a double wardrobe with downlighters and two windows.
The en-suite has a close coupled WC, contemporary washstand and a shower enclosure with shower unit, porcelain floor tiles, wall ceramics, downlighters.
The convenient first floor utility room has plumbing facilities and houses the heating controls.
Like the ground floor, the first floor has low-level concealed lighting, downlighters, smoke alarm and an alarm sensor.
This property is nicely tucked off the road via a private driveway.
The garage to the front is at the end of a block-paved driveway providing ample parking for two large vehicles while the garage has an automatic up and over insulated sectional panel door.
There is light and power connected with a rear personnel door and a work bench.
To the side of the house is a well-stocked border with grasses, lavender and some colourful annuals.
There is a lockable side gate to the left of the garage leading to a deep storage shed for garden machinery.
On the far side of the house there is a private courtyard area with stone chippings and multi coloured paving slabs.
A wide gravel pathway leads round to the main garden.
The rear garden has been thoughtfully-landscaped and is a very low maintenance.
Facing south west it offers a good degree of privacy.
There is a sunny private terrace directly behind the house and a pathway leads to a seating area which offers the best view of the rear elevation.
The substantial fishpond was a feat of engineering with a raised viewing area, pump and filtration system.
It is raised above the garden and retained by a well-stocked rockery and some large pieces of local stone.
To the right of the path is high-quality astroturf with Welsh slate borders and two ornamental trees. There is a further slate border with a raised rockery planted with a colourful selection of grasses, heathers and specimen trees.
The garden is enclosed on all three sides by wooden close boarded fencing, a neighboring garage wall, established conifer trees and a buddleia.
The elevated balcony is ideal to catch the last western rays of sunshine after a typical busy day.
Homes of this quality are rarely available so an early viewing is advised.
As the current owner, Gabriella said: “My husband and I had always wanted to build our own home, and when the opportunity arose in 2013 we jumped at the chance and we are absolutely thrilled with the result.”
For more details, and to make a viewing contact Fine and Country Rugby on 01788 820062.
SELLING POINTS
Number of bedrooms: 4 to 5;
Reception rooms: 4 to 5;
Bathrooms: 4;
Garden: Small, but beautiful;
USP: Amazing, unique contemporary home
Price: £650,000
Brookland: 1324 Lawrence St., N.E.
Hill East: 1612 D St., S.E.
AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN