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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · SR6 7AD
Sold STCReduced £5k (−2.7%) on 26 OctListed 428 days
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In the heart of the historic village of Whitburn with excellent amenities available in the vicinity and ready access to nearby schools, shops, cafes, the sea front and local beaches, an opportunity to purchase a period semi detached house of considerable character providing well proportioned accommodation ideally suited to a range of potential purchasers.
Stylishly improved and updated over recent times and tastefully appointed throughout, the property features a spacious living room with stairs to the first floor, an attractively fitted kitchen/diner, a modern bathroom and two double first floor bedrooms.
Externally there is a particularly pleasant partly walled south facing courtyard style garden providing a sunny, secluded space for relaxing or outdoor entertaining.
Available with no upward chain, internal inspection of this attractive village property is strongly recommended.
It comprises: entrance porch, lounge, kitchen/diner, 2 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, gas CH (combi), uPVC double glazing, carpets, rear courtyard garden.
ENTRANCE PORCH Laminate floor; radiator LOUNGE 19' 8" x 12' 5" (6.00m x 3.80m to chimney breast) Electric fire; ceiling coving and delft rack; understairs cupboard; tiled floor; radiator KITCHEN/DINER 8' 9" x 13' 8" (2.69m x 4.18m) Good range of fitted wall and floor units having contrasting working surfaces; stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap; gas cooker; plumbed for automatic washing machine; spotlights; tiled splashback; laminate floor; radiator REAR LOBBY Storage cupboard with wall mounted Main gas central heating boiler BEDROOM 1 9' 5" x 14' 4" (2.88m x 4.38m max) Range of sliding fronted fitted wardrobes; ceiling coving and central rose; radiator BEDROOM 2 10' 1" x 11' 1" (3.08m x 3.38m) Range of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes; radiator BATHROOM/WC (GROUND FLOOR) Panel bath with mixer shower tap; pedestal hand basin; low level wc; white suite; tiled walls; radiator LANDING Loft hatch Extras: (Included in price): All fitted carpets and blinds Gas central heating (combi) (not tested); uPVC double glazing Front garden and pleasant rear garden with mature plants, trees and shrubs, paved areas, flowerbeds and shed We understand that the property is freehold EPC rating E Council Tax Band B Viewing: By appointment through this office Please Note: These particulars are intended to provide a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers and do not constitute, nor shall constitute, part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of such information.
The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Directors of Alfred Pallas, nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any warranty in relation to this property.
Where reference is made to the tenure details of the property (including any relevant ground rent or service charge), this information should not be relied upon without being verified independently by the legal adviser of any intending purchaser.
Please note that the services and appliances in the property have not been tested.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition, nor that any services, appliances or any fittings are in working order or satisfy current regulations.
Any measurements, areas or distances referred to are approximate and are not precise. Accordingly room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.
Plans and floor plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale.
Information relating to the current council tax banding and standard amount payable is provided for guidance only and should be independently verified prior to purchase.
In particular, purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Authority whether a property banding could be subject to review following purchase.
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