2-bedroom terraced house · SP7 8SP
Sold STCListed 141 days
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About
45 THOMAS HARDY DRIVE Is a two bedroom mid terrace house built of rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof.
The property has been owned and maintained by the same family for the past 24 years and now offers a fantastic opportunity for a new buyer looking for a first time purchase or successful buy-to-let investment.
The accommodation comprises two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge/diner, family bathroom and ground floor cloakroom all presented in good decorative order throughout.
The house is situated on a quiet and incredibly popular residential development built in 2000 offering a quiet yet convenient location in the centre of Shaftesbury.
Further benefits include a private rear garden, allocated parking for two vehicles and no onward chain. An early viewing is recommended to avoid missing out.
APPROACHED Via easy pull in from the road onto an area of tarmac hard standing providing off road parking for 2 cars.
Park glazed front door opens into: ENTRANCE HALL: A bright and spacious entrance hall with stairs to first floor, radiator, central heating thermostat, storage cupboard, doors to further rooms.
CLOAKROOM: Modern white suite comprising low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, vinyl flooring, tiled splash backs, double glazed obscure window.
KITCHEN ( 9’10 x 6’3 ) Fully equipped and fitted with a matching range of painted wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with roll edge worktops over, inset four ring gas hob with electric oven under and extractor hood over, tiled splash backs, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, under counter space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tall fridge freezer, ceramic tiled flooring, wall mounted glow worm gas boiler, double glazed window to front aspect, ceiling spot lights.
SITTING ROOM ( 15’2 x 11’1 ) A bright and airy room with double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed door opens onto the garden, ample power points, radiators, wooden fire place surround with marble hearth, TV point.
LANDING: Stairs rise to landing area with radiator, loft hatch, very large storage cupboard with ample wooden shelving.
BEDROOM ONE ( 11’2 x 8’2 ) A small double bedroom with UPVC double glazed casement window to rear aspect, radiator, built in double wardrobe.
BEDROOM TWO ( 11’2 x 6’5 ) An ample single bedroom with UPVC double glazed casement window, radiator.
BATHROOM: Modern white suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panel enclosed bath with wall mounted shower fittings and glazed shower screen, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, shaver point, radiator, UPVC double glazed casement window.
GARDEN: The rear garden is a good but manageable size that is laid mainly to lawn with a flagstone patio area ideal for garden furniture.
Enjoying a sunny and sheltered location fully enclosed by timber panel fencing with a rear gate leading out to a residents pathway. Outside tap.
SERVICES: Mains Drainage, Mains Gas, Water, Electric, TV, telephone. TENURE: Freehold Council Tax Band – C EPC Rating: C
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