3-bedroom house · CO6 4UH
For saleReduced £25k (−7.1%) on 13 OctListed 104 days
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Oaklands is a spacious three-bedroom extended detached home that has been lovingly occupied by the same family since the 1970s.
Offering a well-balanced accommodation over two floors, the property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a family home with scope to modernise and improve.
The property further benefits from a garage, off-street parking with established front and rear gardens within the much sought-after South Suffolk village of Leavenheath.
A spacious and extended three-bedroom detached home that has been lovingly occupied by the same family since the 1970s.
Offering well-balanced accommodation over two floors, the property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a comfortable family home with scope to modernise and personalise to suit their own tastes.
The ground floor comprises an entrance porch leading to a cloakroom, a separate dining room, a generous sitting room, and a fitted kitchen with a range of eye and base-level units.
To the rear, the property has been enhanced by the addition of a bright and versatile sunroom, providing valuable extra reception space with attractive views over the rear garden.
Whether used as a garden room, family room or home office, this flexible space is perfectly suited to modern family living.
The first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom.
Outside, the property enjoys established front and rear gardens, while a private driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a garage with power and lighting, offering excellent storage or workshop potential.
Situated within a well-established and sought-after residential setting, 2 Oaklands enjoys a convenient location with a range of everyday amenities close at hand.
Well-regarded schools, local shops and recreational facilities are all within easy reach, making the property particularly appealing to families.
The surrounding area offers a welcoming community atmosphere together with a variety of green spaces and pleasant walking routes.
The property is also ideally positioned for commuters, benefiting from excellent transport connections to nearby towns and cities via the local road network and public transport links.
Combining generous internal accommodation, attractive gardens and a highly convenient location, 2 Oaklands represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a detached family home with significant potential in a desirable neighbourhood.
Tenure: Freehold services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent. EPC rating: Tbc WHAT3WORDS: Wardrobe.
Master.outnumber local authority: Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX . Band: D viewing: Strictly by prior appointment only through David Burr.
Notice: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
The measurements, description, distances, journey times etc. Are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as entirely correct.
No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
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