What A Neat Way To Transform The Garage! No one parks their car in the garage these days. That’s why converting the built-in garage into a versatile entrance hall makes so much sense in this immaculate, modern family home on a popular estate. 

When this modern family home was built in 1998 it was designed to make the most of Cheviot Avenue’s hillside location.

That’s why the house sits high above street level, giving great views from the lounge and front bedrooms, thanks to their lofty, elevated position.

But the built-in single garage (at a lower level than the ground floor) was a bit of an under-utilised waste of space. Surely it could be put to better use than storing old gym gear and plastic boxes full of stuff you never use? 

Converting the garage into a spacious entrance hall - with plenty of room for a home office workstation along with space for coats, shoes and scooters - has transformed this family home.

It now provides a warm welcome as you step in off the drive. It also gives you a quiet place to fire off a work email or make a Zoom call, slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the main house.

The ground floor has a bay-fronted lounge and a spacious kitchen/dining room. 

There’s ample storage space in the modern fitted units and room for a dining table and chairs. 

The kitchen/diner has French doors that lead to the conservatory, with underfloor heating throughout, where you can get a great view of the multi-level back garden.

The south facing back garden is large and designed to be enjoyed when the sun’s out, with two areas of artificial lawn - no mowing required!

And the front of the house requires minimum maintenance too - with no grass to mow and parking for a couple of cars on the drive.

Upstairs has three double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The two front bedrooms have views towards the reservoir and the largest bedroom at the rear has an ensuite shower room and fitted wardrobes.

Cheviot Avenue is very popular with families - and it’s easy to see why.

It’s handy for both Ripley and Alfreton with the nearby village of Somercotes having most of what you’ll need on a day to day basis.

If you’re heading further afield it’s less than a 15 minute drive to Junction 27 of the M1, with Nottingham city centre just over half an hour away.

For nature lovers, Codnor Park Reservoir & Fisheries is just a 10 minute walk away. If you’re not a keen angler you could just enjoy the peaceful walks along the shore. 

If you have younger children there’s a choice of nearby schools. 

Ironville & Codnor Park Primary is closest with Jacksdale Primary School & Nursery (rated “Good” by Ofsted) only a 5 minute drive away.

For older kids, Ripley Academy and Selston High School are both less than 10 minutes drive away.

With plenty of space for a growing family, this has always been a fantastic family home. But the small change to convert the garage into a welcoming and versatile hall has taken it to the next level.