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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · GL17 9XA
For saleListed 258 days
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A THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME benefitting from ENCLOSED GARDEN, OFF ROAD PARKING, FAR REACHING VIEWS OVERLOOKING RUARDEAN CHURCH, COUNTRYSIDE AND WELSH MOUNTAINS, UPVC FACIAS AND GUTTERING, DOUBLE GLAZING, OIL CENTRAL HEATING.
The property is accessed via a set of steps leading to the upvc front door with obscure glazed panel inset.
This leads into: Entrance Hall - Ceiling light, smoke alarm, single radiator, exposed timber skirting boards, coving, wood effect flooring, stairs leading to the first floor, side aspect upvc double glazed window, solid oak door gives access to: Lounge - 4.24m x 4.39m (13'11 x 14'05) - Ceiling light, coving, power points, double radiator, exposed timber skirting boards, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the parking and turning area with far reaching views towards the Church, fields and mountains, solid oak door leads into: Kitchen/Dining Room - 5.44m x 2.69m (17'10 x 8'10) - Single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with tap over, rolled edged worktop, range of base and wall mounted units, tiled surrounds, four-ring electric hob with filter hood over, double oven, space for freestanding freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring, two ceiling lights, coving, single radiator, breakfast bar, central heating timer controls, two rear aspect upvc double glazed windows overlooking the front garden, exposed timber skirting boards, door giving access to understairs storage cupboard.
From the entrance hall, stairs lead up to the first floor: Landing - Access to roof space, coving, ceiling lights, smoke alarm, exposed timber skirting boards, single radiator, power points, side aspect upvc double glazed window, solid oak doors giving access into: Bedroom One - 3.86m x 2.84m (12'08 x 9'04) - Ceiling light, coving, power points, single radiator, exposed timber skirting boards, timber window ledge, rear aspect upvc double aspect window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom Two - 3.20m x 2.16m (10'06 x 7'01) - Ceiling light, coving, single radiator, power points, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and draws, exposed timber skirting boards with front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the parking and turning area with far reaching views towards the Church, fields and mountains.
Bedroom Three - 3.07m x 2.11m (10'01 x 6'11) - Ceiling light, coving, single radiator, power points, exposed timber skirting boards, timber window ledge, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the parking and turning area with far reaching views towards the Church, fields and mountains.
Bathroom - 2.49m x 1.63m (8'02 x 5'04) - White suite with modern side panel bath enclosed by wet board surround, taps over, electric shower fitted, conventional and drencher head, shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap fitted, draws beneath, close coupled w.c, half tiled walls, tiled effect flooring, ceiling light, heated towel radiator, coving, upvc double glazed obscure window.
Outside - The front garden is laid to gravel and patio with path leading to the front door. Outdoor lighting. Gated access to the left hand side leads to the rear garden.
The rear garden has a further patio area, lawned area, enclosed by walling surround, oil storage tank, recently built garden shed, outside tap, outside power points, outside lighting.
Parking - Space for one vehicle to the front. Directions - From the Mitcheldean office, proceed down to the mini roundabout, turning right onto the A4136.
Continue up over Plump Hill and upon reaching the traffic lights at Nailbridge, turn right signposted to Drybrook and Ruardean and proceed up Morse Road.
Continue into the village of Ruardean, taking the turning left into Belle Vue Road, follow the road around to the right hand side which converts into Highfield Road.
Follow the road to the end where the property can be found at the end on the left. Services - Mains water and drainage, electric. Oil.
Mobile Phone Coverage / Broadband Availability - It is down to each individual purchaser to make their own enquiries.
However, we have provided a useful link via Rightmove and Zoopla to assist you with the latest information.
In Rightmove, this information can be found under the brochures section, see "Property and Area Information" link.
In Zoopla, this information can be found via the Additional Links section, see "Property and Area Information" link.
Water Rates - Severn Trent Water Authority- TBC Local Authority - Council Tax Band: B Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure - Freehold Viewings - Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required.
Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
Property Surveys - Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).
Money Laundering Regulations - To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer.
We ask for your cooperation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale, should your offer be acceptable to the seller(s)
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