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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · GL17 9JG
For saleReduced £25k (−7.7%) on 18 AugListed 219 days
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About
Steve Gooch Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this four bedroom semi-detached family home, recently renovated throughout including new wiring, new plumbing, and a new heating system, and offered with no onward chain.
The property further benefits from enclosed gardens, lovely views, gas central heating, and double glazing.
The accommodation comprises: Entrance porch, lounge, dining room / snug, kitchen, store room, and bathroom to the ground floor, with four bedrooms to the first floor.
The property is accessed via a small porch of dwarf wall construction with upvc windows to front and side aspect, polycarbonate roof, wood effect flooring, obscure glazed panel door leading into the: Lounge (5.54m x 3.18m (18'02 x 10'05)) Feature fireplace with attached wood effect lintel, fireplace opening with wood burning stove inset, stone hearth, small alcove to right hand side, two ceiling light points, two double radiators, power points, continuation of the wood effect flooring, understairs storage area, stairs leading to the first floor, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the front garden with views towards fields and countryside, access into: Dining Room/Snug (3.20m x 2.36m (10'06 x 7'09)) Ceiling light, power points, double radiator, door to cupboard housing the electrical consumer unit, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the front garden with views towards fields and countryside.
Kitchen (3.20m x 2.36m (10'06 x 7'09)) Single bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer taps over, rolled edge worktops with matching upstands, range of base and wall mounted units, Worcester Bosch gas fired central heating and domestic hot water boiler, four-ring electric hob with electric oven beneath, extractor hood over, ceiling light point, access to roof space, mains wired smoke alarm system, continuation of the wood effect flooring, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, single radiator, rear aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, opening onto the side hall with upvc obscure glazed rear door opening onto the side garden, doors giving access into: Bathroom (2.06m x 1.42m (6'09 x 4'08)) White suite with modern side panel bath, mixer taps over, main fed shower, conventional and drencher head, fully tiled walls, close coupled w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap over, vanity cupboard beneath, ceiling light, extractor fan, chrome heated towel radiator, side aspect upvc obscure double glazed window, continuation of the wood effect flooring.
Store Room (3.94m x 2.39m (12'11 x 7'10)) Power and lighting, exposed brick and stone walls.
From the lounge, stairs lead to the first floor: Landing Ceiling light, power points, doors into: Bedroom One (3.25m x 3.30m (10'08 x 10'10)) Access to roof space, ceiling light, power points, double radiator, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the front garden with far reaching views towards fields, countryside and Ruardean Hill.
Bedroom Two (3.23m x 3.10m (10'07 x 10'02)) Ceiling light, power points, double radiator, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the front garden with far reaching views towards fields, countryside and Ruardean Hill.
Bedroom Three (3.84m x 2.44m (12'07 x 8'00)) Ceiling light, power points, double radiator, side aspect upvc double glazed windows with views towards Drybrook.
Bedroom Four (2.26m x 2.06m opening to 2.97m max (7'05 x 6'09 op) Ceiling light, power points, single radiator, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the front garden with far reaching views towards fields, countryside and Ruardean Hill.
Outside A concrete pathway leads to the front door and continues along the front garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower borders and beds, enclosed by a mixture of walling and fencing.
The side garden benefits from an outside tap and external lighting, with access to the rear of the property.
Steps rise to an elevated lawned area where there is a greenhouse, garden shed and a decking area.
Directions From the Mitcheldean Office, proceed up the Stenders Road, continuing up over the hill and into the village of Drybrook.
At the crossroads, turn left, continuing along the Drybrook Road, where the property can be found on the left hand side opposite the social club. Services Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas.
Water Rates Severn Trent Water Authority Local Authority Council Tax Band: C Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure Freehold Viewing Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required.
Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
Money Laundering Regulations To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer.
We ask for your cooperation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale, should your offer be acceptable to the seller(s) Awaiting Vendor Approval These details are yet to be approved by the vendor.
Please contact the office for verified details.
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