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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DE13 8HY
For saleReduced £15k (−5.5%) on 26 OctListed 224 days
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About
Situated in the highly desirable village of Barton under Needwood, the property benefits from a range of local amenities including shops, cafés, pubs, well-regarded schools, and excellent transport links, making it a popular choice for families and commuters alike.
Positioned attractively on the road, the property enjoys a front lawn, a pathway leading to the entrance, and off-road parking to the side for two vehicles.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a hallway with a useful understairs storage cupboard. To the right, the generously sized living room features a front aspect window and a charming feature fireplace.
This flows seamlessly into the dining room, which enjoys a rear aspect outlook. The two rooms are currently open plan, offering a spacious feel, but can easily be separated if desired.
From the dining room, you enter the bright and airy sunroom-a versatile space perfect as a snug, reading area, or additional sitting room.
The sunroom connects through to the kitchen and back into the hallway, creating a practical and free-flowing layout throughout the ground floor.
The kitchen itself also provides direct access to the garden.
The kitchen is fitted in a cottage-style shaker design with solid wood worktops, offering a range of wall and base units, fitted larder cupboards, and generous worktop space on all sides.
It features a Belfast sink with mixer tap, a range cooker (available by negotiation), extractor fan, and space for a fridge freezer (also available by negotiation).
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. The third bedroom is ideal as a single room, study, or hobby space and benefits from a front aspect window and built-in storage.
The second bedroom is a comfortable double with a rear aspect window, while the principal bedroom is the largest, providing ample space for a double bed and additional furnishings.
The family bathroom comprises a WC, hand wash basin, and a bath with shower over. Additional fitted storage cupboards are located on the landing, which also houses the boiler.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous side lawned garden, as well as a low-maintenance gravelled area with a raised tier and garden shed-offering a great balance of outdoor space for both relaxation and practicality.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
The property was affected by storm Dennis in 2020 due to a blockage in the brook, this has now been resolved.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Off road parking Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas Flood risk: Low (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band B Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/18032026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain.
If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
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Value & comps
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