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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · NR33 8TZ
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About
Situated upon the highly desirable Fortress Road in Carlton Colville, this beautifully presented and thoughtfully extended four-bedroom semi-detached residence offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious, modern family home in a well-connected and ever-popular location.
With convenient access to local shops, amenities and transport links, this property perfectly balances lifestyle and practicality.
Internally, the property has been significantly enhanced by a two-storey extension, creating a wonderfully versatile and expansive living environment.
Upon entry, a welcoming hallway provides access to a converted garage, currently utilised as an impressive pool room, offering a fantastic space for entertaining or adaptable use as an additional reception room.
Opposite, a further reception room is presently arranged as a home gym, ideal for modern living requirements, alongside a handy ground-floor cloakroom.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunning, newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room, finished to a high contemporary standard and featuring a stylish central island, creating the perfect space for both everyday family life and social gatherings.
To the rear, a cosy yet elegant sitting room with a feature log-burner provides a warm and inviting retreat, with a lovely outlook over the garden.
Heading upstairs, the property continues to impress with a generous master bedroom benefitting from a sleek, modern en-suite shower room.
Three further well-proportioned double bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom, all finished in keeping with the home’s contemporary feel.
Externally, the property boasts a substantial brick-weave driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
To the rear, the home enjoys one of the largest gardens on the road, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by an elevated decking area—perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining—along with ample space for sheds or a summerhouse.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, turn-key family home in a sought-after location, offering flexibility, style, and superb outside space.
Viewing is highly advised to fully appreciate all that this outstanding home has to offer.
Entrance Hall Sealed unit double glazed front door leading through to entrance hall, power points, radiator, wood effect flooring, doors through to converted garage which is now a 'pool room'/reception room, door through to dining room which is now a gym, door to cloakroom, opening to kitchen/breakfast room.
Cloakroom Sealed unit double glazed frosted window, wash basin, low level w/c.
Pool Room / Reception Room 14'10" x 11'3" (4.52m x 3.43m) Wood effect laminate flooring, power points, radiator, storage cupboard housing gas boiler, TV point.
Formerly a garage which has been converted.
Dining Room / Gym 10'9" x 9'2" (3.28m x 2.79m) Sealed unit double glazed bay fronted window, wooden flooring throughout, power points, radiator, TV point.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 13'5" x 12'6" (4.09m x 3.81m) Sealed unit double glazed windows to triple aspect with matching rear door, wood effect flooring, power points, TV point, radiator, full range of base and wall units set across extended worksurfaces, inset sink with drainer unit and mixer tap, partially tiled 'subway style' walls, built-in oven with countertop hob and extractor hood, slot for fridge/freezer, slot for washing machine, dishwasher, door through to sitting room.
Sitting Room 12'5" x 11'2" (3.78m x 3.4m) Sealed unit double glazed windows with matching 'French doors' out to rear garden, wood effect flooring, power points, radiator, TV point, feature log-burner with wooden mantelpiece.
First Floor Landing Sealed unit double glazed window, carpeted staircase leading to carpeted landing, power points, radiators, loft access, doors to bedrooms 1-4 and family bathroom.
Bedroom 1 12'7" x 11'6" (3.84m x 3.51m) Sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect, carpet flooring, power points, radiator, TV point, door through to en-suite shower room.
Ensuite Shower Room Herringbone flooring, walk-in cubicle shower with waterfall, wash basin over vanity unit, low level w/c, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 13'3" x 7'6" (4.04m x 2.29m) Sealed unit double glazed window, carpet flooring, power points, radiator, TV point.
Bedroom 3 10'3" x 8'9" (3.12m x 2.67m) Sealed unit double glazed window, wood effect flooring, power points, radiator, TV point.
Bedroom 4 11'9" x 7'7" (3.58m x 2.31m) Sealed unit double glazed window, wood effect laminate, power points, radiator, TV point.
Family Bathroom Sealed unit double glazed frosted window, stone effect flooring, wall-mounted wash basin and vanity unit, bath tub with shower over, low level w/c, heated towel rail.
Outside To the front of the property; a large brick-weave driveway for 3+ vehicles, with side access to the rear garden which is a very generous lawned garden, the biggest on the road, with an elevated decking area perfect for al fresco dining, with an area for sheds/greenhouse.
Disclaimer Howards Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
Howards Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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