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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DE14 2RS
Sold STCListed 148 days
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About
Situated on Shakespeare Road in Burton-on-Trent, this extended four-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 1,292 sq.
ft., making it an excellent opportunity for growing families or buyers looking to modernise and create a home tailored to their own taste.
Offered for sale with no upward chain, the property is conveniently positioned close to the canal, local pubs, shops and a wide range of amenities.
The accommodation begins with an entrance porch leading into the hallway, with a useful downstairs shower room comprising a shower cubicle, WC and hand wash basin.
The generous living room features a fireplace, creating a cosy focal point, while the separate dining room benefits from an understairs storage cupboard and provides a great space for family dining and entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, integrated oven, gas hob and extractor fan, along with space for a washing machine and fridge freezer.
The garage can also be accessed directly from the kitchen for added practicality.
Leading off the living room is a bright and airy sunroom, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the garden throughout the year.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, three of which benefit from fitted wardrobes.
Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a curved bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin.
Externally, the property enjoys a driveway to the front providing off-road parking, complemented by planted borders.
To the rear is a low-maintenance garden which is mainly slabbed, featuring a raised patio seating area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Requiring some modernisation throughout, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious home in a convenient residential location.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
The property is not registered with Land Registry and will require a first registration on sale, for which most solicitors will make an additional charge.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Drive and garage Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre - See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band B Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/26052026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain.
If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property.
We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history.
With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc.
VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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