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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SR6 0BD
Sold STCListed 265 days
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About
Situated in central Sunderland within easy reach of the Metro and the city centre.This is a rare opportunity to purchase an investment property with a vacant shop and a two storey flat above.
The shop is vacant having been previously used as a launderette and is suitable for a variety of purposes. The flat is also vacant and spacious and has been the subject of a recent refurbishment.
The room sizes are exceptional and it also features a modern fitted kitchen, a refurbished bathroom suite. The existing furniture is included if required.
The shop and flat are both self contained and there is a large yard to the rear which is capable of providing excellent off street parking. Could suit an owner occupier or an investor.
Available immediately with no onward chain internal inspection is essential to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
It comprises: ground floor shop 47.5 sq m (511 sq ft) store 14.5 sq m (156sq ft) , cloakroom/wc, entrance vestibule, upper hall, lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, gas CH (combi), uPVC double glazing, carpets, yard.
SHOP Internal width 5.16 m Shop depth 8.61 m Sales 47.5 sq m Storage 14.5 sq m ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Stairs to first floor UPSTAIRS FLAT FIRST FLOOR HALL Radiator; laminate floor; stairs to second floor KITCHEN 12' 8" x 10' 0" (3.87m x 3.05m) Comprehensive range of fitted wall and floor units having ample working surface; single drainer sink unit with one and half bowl sink and mixer tap; built in electric oven; electric hob; stainless steel extractor hood; integrated washing machine; Worcester wall mounted combi boiler; radiator; laminate floor BEDROOM 1 13' 6" x 12' 10" (4.14m x 3.92m) Wall lights; wood panelling; radiator BEDROOM 2 OR LOUNGE 12' 11" x 13' 6" (3.94m x 4.13m) Panelling to walls; radiator BATHROOM/WC Panel bath with mixer tap, shower over and shower screen; pedestal hand basin; low level wc; (white suite); PVC panelling to walls and ceiling; vinyl flooring; radiator HALF LANDING LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 3 OR SITTING ROOM 19' 2" x 16' 6" (5.85m x 5.04m) Eaves storage; laminate flooring; radiator Extras: (Included on price) Carpets and light fittings, the existing furniture in the flat is included if required Gas central heating (Combi boiler) uPVC double glazing Security roller shutters to front part electric and part manual Very good sized rear yard providing off street parking, shed We understand the property is freehold Council Tax Band A Ratebale Value £5100 (removed from list) EPC Rating for the flat C VIEWING: By appointment through this office Please Note: These particulars are intended to provide a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers and do not constitute, nor shall constitute, part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of such information.
The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Directors of Alfred Pallas, nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any warranty in relation to this property.
Where reference is made to the tenure details of the property (including any relevant ground rent or service charge), this information should not be relied upon without being verified independently by the legal adviser of any intending purchaser.
Please note that the services and appliances in the property have not been tested.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition, nor that any services, appliances or any fittings are in working order or satisfy current regulations.
Any measurements, areas or distances referred to are approximate and are not precise. Accordingly room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.
Plans and floor plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale.
Information relating to the current council tax banding and standard amount payable is provided for guidance only and should be independently verified prior to purchase.
In particular, purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Authority whether a property banding could be subject to review following purchase.
KITCHEN AREA Single drainer sink unit, working surface, lobby with door to yard, cloakroom/wc
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