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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SS1 1DY
For saleReduced £40k (−20%) on 26 OctListed 149 days
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IN NEED OF MODERNISATION AND REFURBISHMENT, THIS SELF-CONTAINED ONE/TWO BEDROOM LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT LOCATED IN THE CLIFFTOWN CONSERVATION AREA IN SOUGHT AFTER ROYAL TERRACE.
THE PROPERTY HAS A PRIVATE COURTYARD GARDEN AND OFFERS SCOPE FOR ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENT.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Half glazed original door leading to: SITTING ROOM - 14'0" (4.27m) x 8'4" (2.54m) Feature cast iron fireplace. Built-in storage cupboard. Two wall lights.
Door to: MIDDLE LOUNGE - 13'2" (4.01m) x 12'0" (3.66m) Feature brick fireplace. Two sash windows to rear elevation overlooking courtyard.
Door leading to: DINING ROOM - 9'0" (2.74m) x 8'8" (2.64m) Two sash windows to side elevation overlooking courtyard. Tiled floor.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 14'9" (4.5m) x 9'9" (2.97m) Basic units incorporating a singe drainer sink unit. Half glazed door leading to courtyard.
Half glazed door and sash window to rear elevation and access to rear, BEDROOM ONE - 12'3" (3.73m) x 9'10" (3m) Casement window to front elevation. Double built-in wardrobe.
STUDY/DRESSING ROOM - 12'3" (3.73m) x 9'10" (3m) Borrowed light window to rear elevation. BATHROOM/W.C Comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and low-level w.c.
OUTSIDE As previously mentioned, the property has a private internal courtyard.
INFORMATION Lease length - 199 years Ground rent - peppercorn (nil) Share of buildings insurance and any maintenance issues on an ad-hoc basis.
This information needs to be confirmed with any purchaser`s legal representative.
Council tax band - C EPC rating - TBC Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services.
Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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