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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · LN2 4BL
For saleReduced £35k (−4.8%) on 26 OctListed 116 days
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About
A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Four Bedroom Detached Family Home, occupying a generous plot of approximately 0.15 acres (subject to survey) on one of Uphill Lincoln's most prestigious streets.
Offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, the property comprises a porch, welcoming entrance hall, generous lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen, breakfast room, utility room, side porch and cloakroom/WC.
To the first floor there are four well appointed bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC.
Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing ample off-street parking, a detached single garage, and beautifully established, private rear gardens that are a true gardener's delight.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the location, plot and potential this exceptional family home has to offer.
LOCATION The historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln has the usual High Street shops and department stores, plus banking and allied facilities, multiplex cinema, Marina and Art Gallery.
The famous Steep Hill leads to the Uphill area of Lincoln and the Bailgate, with its quaint boutiques and bistros, the Castle, Cathedral and renowned Lincoln Bishop University.
PORCH With tiled flooring, handmade stained glass front door and lighting to the top/sides.
HALL With staircase to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, original tiled flooring, oak wall pannelling and radiator.
LOUNGE 13' 11" x 12' 5" (4.26m x 3.81m) With double glazed bay window to the rear aspect, double glazed window to the side aspect, log burner in a decorative fireplace, solid oak flooring, original mahogany doors and radiator.
DINING ROOM 12' 4" x 11' 11" (3.78m x 3.65m) With open fire within a feature fireplace, double glazed bay window to the front aspect, solid oak flooring, original mahogany doors, double glazed window to the side aspect and radiator.
KITCHEN 15' 5" x 9' 10 (max)" (4.70m x 3m) Fitted with a modern range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel 1½ bowl sink with side drainer and mixer tap over, integrated slimline dishwasher, spaces for cooker and fridge freezer, tiled flooring and splashbacks, radiator and two double glazed windows to the side aspect.
BREAKFAST ROOM 12' 5" x 9' 11" (3.79m x 3.04m) With double glazed window to the front aspect, storage cupboard, solid oak flooring and radiator.
UTILITY/PANTRY With space for washing machine, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, storage shelving and tiled flooring.
SIDE PORCH With double glazed windows to the front, side and rear and door to the rear garden. CLOAKROOM/WC With close coupled WC, wash hand basin and part tiled walls.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With double glazed window to the side aspect, loft access point and radiator.
BEDROOM 1 14' 0" x 12' 6" (4.28m x 3.83m) With double glazed windows with Cathedral views to the rear and side aspects, feature fireplace, wash hand basin and radiator.
BEDROOM 2 12' 5" x 11' 11" (3.80m x 3.65m) With double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, feature fireplace, wash hand basin, fitted wardrobe and radiator.
BEDROOM 3 12' 5" x 10' 0" (3.79m x 3.05m) With double glazed window to the front aspect, feature fireplace and radiator.
BEDROOM 4 8' 0" x 7' 11" (2.46m x 2.42m) With double glazed window to the side aspect and radiator.
BATHROOM With bath tub with shower over and glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator and double glazed window to the side aspect.
SEPARATE WC With close coupled WC, part tiled walls and double glazed window to the side aspect. OUTSIDE The property sits on a generous plot.
To the front there is an established garden set behind low level wall and a driveway providing off-street for multiple vehicles and access to the single garage.
To the rear of the property are beautifully landscape gardens with gravelled areas, mature and established shrubs, flower beds, vegetable plots, raised pond and garden shed.
GARAGE 14' 7" x 9' 11" (4.46m x 3.03m) With twin opening doors to the front, personnel door and window to the side.
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