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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · YO30 5SX
Sold STCListed 187 days
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Offered to the market with the convenience of no forward chain, this extended two/three bedroomed semi-detached dormer bungalow is situated in the ever-popular area of Rawcliffe.
It presents in good condition with a versatile layout. The property briefly comprises lounge, kitchen, dining room, utility room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
It also boasts off street parking and garage. The kitchen has modern fitted base and wall units with a sink with drainer. Appliances include an electric oven and four ring electric hob.
There is also space for a washing machine or dishwasher and fridge freezer. The dining room is situated at the front elevation, and as the layout is versatile, this could equally be used as a lounge.
From here there is a small lobby area leading to the lounge and onto the amazing extension which is currently being used as the main bedroom.
A full bathroom and utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.
Stairs from the utility room lead to the first floor, where there is a further bedroom with en suite shower room and storage area.
Externally to the front is a lawned garden with driveway with providing off street parking and leads to a single garage. To the rear is a low maintenance garden with patio and two decking areas.
It enjoys a north westerly east aspect for sunny afternoons & evenings. LOCATION Borrowdale Drive is a popular address located in the suburb of Rawcliffe, approximately two miles from the city centre.
Transport links into the city are excellent, the Park and Ride bus service operating every ten minutes into the centre and back from Shipton Road.
There are plenty of amenities on hand in the form of a Londis convenience store with Post Office, Takeaway Food Outlet, Ladies Hairdresser, Mens Barber, Public Houses and a brand new Library with Coffee Shop.
A short distance away is the Clifton Moor Retail and Leisure Park, with restaurants, cinema and shopping including a Tesco Extra Supermarket.
Close by are the Clifton Ings providing wonderful river walks and cycle track into the city. The Homestead Park and York Sports Club are also located a short distance away.
The catchment Primary School is five minutes away on foot and is Ofsted rated ‘Good’, as is the Secondary School.
DIRECTIONS Leaving York City Centre on Bootham, continue to the traffic lights at Clifton Green. Continue straight, past the church and at the second set of lights, bear right onto Rawcliffe Lane.
Continue to the mini roundabout and turn left onto Eastholme Drive. Continue past the shops where Borrowdale Drive is the second turning on your right.
COUNCIL TAX City of York Council Tax - Band C - £2017.69 for 2026/2027 EPC Rating: D Disclaimer IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, references to appliances, fixtures or fittings are for guidance only and do not imply inclusion or that details are correct.
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