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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · DE13 8HY
For saleListed 88 days
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About
This superb ground floor flat is within easy walking distance of the vibrant village centre with the convenience of shops, pharmacy, doctors, boutique stores, salons, a choice of popular bars, pubs and cafes, together with John Taylor High School, making this a fantastic location with a superb village lifestyle.
Well presented throughout with a modern interior ready to move into it offers an ideal first home or downsize. There is a driveway to the front and a garden to rear with a superb summer house.
The hall provides welcoming entrance with doors leading off. The living room is a lovely light room with a bay window framing views to front and a great place to relax.
The kitchen has been refitted and offers a superb modern space with gloss finished units along with appliances including an oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine all built in.
With spotlights plus windows and a door opening out to the rear garden.
There are two good size double bedrooms, the master bedroom enjoys garden views and bedroom two overlooks the front, both sharing a well appointed modern bathroom.
Tenure: Leasehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). 125 years from 25 February 2019, approximately 117 years remaining.
Service charge £148 per annum. Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Driveway Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Cable - See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band A Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/27072026 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
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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