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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · PE19 5XP
For saleReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 22 OctListed 68 days
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About
This immaculately presented, extended character home offers generous three bed accommodation in a semi rural, edge of village position to the South of Buckden.
The accommodation is centred around an impressive Kitchen/Breakfast room with granite work tops and views over the garden, there are two further generous reception rooms.
The first floor space give three double bedrooms and bathroom with balcony from master bedroom, The house stands in mature and private gardens with a lovely range of outbuildings that offer a range of versatile uses with potentially some commercial applications.
There's a private, gated driveway and stunning open field views to the West.
The house is positioned in close proximity to the A1 carriageway (50 mph speed limit) and whilst there is a degree of road noise it is nowhere near as intrusive as you may expect.
Reception Hall/Garden Room 14' 0" x 11' 2" (4.27m x 3.40m) Of brick based UPVC double glazed construction with triple poly carbonate roofing, double panel radiator, dado rail, porcelain floor tiling with natural stone contour border tiles.
Cloakroom Fitted in a two piece white suite comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with tiling, UPVC window to garden aspect, coving to ceiling, porcelain floor tiling.
Living Room 18' 1" x 10' 10" (5.51m x 3.30m) Double panel radiator, picture window to Garden Room , stairs to first floor with wrought iron balustrade, coving to ceiling, engineered wood flooring.
Utility Room (Formerly Kitchen) 9' 4" x 8' 6" (2.84m x 2.59m) Central chimney feature, internal window to Garden Room , fitted in a range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces, appliance spaces, sink unit, part vaulted ceiling line, ceramic tiled flooring.
Sitting Room 18' 5" x 11' 2" (5.61m x 3.40m) UPVC window to garden aspect, vertical contemporary radiator, central feature fireplace with cast inset tiled hearth with moulded timber surround, TV point, telephone point, coving to ceiling, engineered wood flooring, glazed internal double Oak doors access Kitchen/Breakfast Room 18' 4" x 15' 1" (5.59m x 4.60m) A light double aspect room with UPVC window to garden and glazed door to side aspect, fitted in a range of base and wall mounted cabinets with complementing granite work surfaces and up-stands, re-tiled surrounds, single drainer one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, drawer units, pan drawers, glass fronted display cabinets, under unit lighting, integral double oven and hob with suspended stainless steel extractor fitted above, integral twin door fridge unit, island work station topped in granite, cabinet units, coving to ceiling, fuse box and master switch, vertical contemporary radiator, porcelain floor tiling.
First Floor Landing Double panel radiator, access to insulated, lighting and boarding loft space with pull down ladder, shelved airing cupboard, UPVC window to side aspect.
Principal Bedroom 17' 5" x 14' 5" (5.31m x 4.39m) TV point, telephone point, part vaulted ceiling, vertical contemporary radiator, sliding double glazed patio doors to the balcony enclosed by glass balustrade with decked seating area.
Walk In Wardrobe/Dressing Room 7' 2" x 6' 8" (2.18m x 2.03m) Fixed display shelving, hanging and storage space.
Bedroom 2 16' 1" x 8' 2" (4.90m x 2.49m) UPVC window to side aspect, double panel radiator, coving to ceiling.
Bedroom 3 11' 2" x 10' 3" (3.40m x 3.12m) UPVC window to rear aspect, double panel radiator, inner door to Dressing Room/Walk In Wardrobe 6' 11" x 5' 6" (2.11m x 1.68m) Fixed display shelving, coving to ceiling.
Family Bathroom 8' 2" x 4' 8" (2.49m x 1.42m) Fitted in a three piece white suite comprising low level WC, panel bath with folding screen and mixer tap with independent shower unit fitted over, vanity wash hand basin with drawer units and mono bloc mixer tap, wall light points, chrome heated towel rail, full ceramic tiling, coving to ceiling, vinyl floor covering.
Outside The gardens are private and secure with gated access to the driveway and parking provision for a number of vehicles.
The garden is primarily lawned with paved seating areas and stocked with ornamental trees and specimen shrubs. There is a substantial Koi pond and timber edged beds and a timber decked terrace.
To the westerly boundary is a hard-landscaped courtyard accessing the Outbuildings and parking area.
The largest outbuilding measures approximately 7' 2" x 5' 0" (2.18m x 1.52m) with double metal doors and window shutters to the side, power, lighting and a small subdivided workshop within.
This space has previously been utilised for commercial use. A further outbuilding has power and lighting. Poly carbonate oil tank.
The gardens are enclosed by mature evergreen hedging and offer a good degree of privacy.
Buyers Information To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, DezRez Legal, who will contact you directly. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers.
There is a nominal charge payable direct to DezRez Legal. Please note that we are unable to issue a Memorandum of Agreed Sale until the checks are complete. Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band - C
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