4-bedroom detached house · CO13 0RH
For saleReduced £25k (−6.2%) on 23 MayListed 183 days
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About
An opportunity to purchase a deceptively spacious and extended 3/4 bed family home, situated just on the outskirts of town within easy walking distance of Frinton town centre with all its amenities, including shops, schools, seafront, bus and rail services.
The property has been well maintained to a very good standard. Though originally 3 bedrooms, has the advantage of a downstairs dining room/fourth bedroom with shower room and toilet as well.
Early viewing is advised. ENTRANCE PORCH Good sized porch with double glazed door and windows. Single glazed door leading to entrance hall. ENTRANCE HALL Covered radiator. Power points.
CLOAK/SHOWER ROOM Fitted shower cubicle. Wash basin. Low level W.C. Fully tiled walls. Chrome radiator. Extractor fan. LOUNGE 22’ x 12’3” (maximum measurement). Ornamental fire surround.
Double radiator. Power points. TV aerial point. Double glazed window to front. Double glazed double doors leading to dining room (at present used as bedroom). DINING ROOM 10’8” x 9’. Radiator.
Power points. Double glazed window to side. Double glazed sliding patio doors leading to rear garden. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16’6 x 12’3” plus door recess. Stainless steel sinktop.
Single drainer 1 ½ bowls with cupboards under. Large worktop unit and breakfast bar with cupboards and drawers under. Range of matching wall cabinets. Electric hob. Double oven and extractor fan.
Sealed lighting. Further range of built in cupboards in breakfast area. Covered radiator. Power points. Part tiled walls. Spotlights. Double glazed windows to rear. Door leading to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 8’ x 6’10”. Vent tumble dryer. Wall cabinets. Power points. Plumbing for washing machine. UPVC double glazed window and door leading to rear garden. Door leading to garage.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to loft. Power point. Airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder and immersion heater. BEDROOM 1 13’6” x 12’6”. Range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.
Double radiator. Power points. Double glazed window to front. BEDROOM 2 12’6 x 8’. Covered radiator. Fitted wardrobe with sliding door. Power points. Double glazed window to rear.
BEDROOM 3 10’7” x 9’. Double fitted cupboard. Radiator. Power points. Double glazed window to front. BATHROOM Panelled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and screen.
Vanity wash hand basin incorporating low level W.C. cupboards and drawers. Chrome radiator. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Double glazed window to rear.
OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN Open plan front garden laid to lawn with concrete driveway leading to garage. GARAGE 17’4” x 8’5”. Up and over door. Light and power.
Gas boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Door leading to utility room. REAR GARDEN South facing. Laid to lawn with flower borders and beds. Timber shed. Greenhouse. Patio area.
SERVICES We understand from the vendor that all services are connected. VIEWING Strictly by appointment only with Rouse Estate Agents.
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