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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · SS3 0QW
For saleReduced £10k (−2.2%) on 3 OctListed 48 days
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About
A detached, double fronted two/three bedroom, three/four reception area chalet, far larger than external appearances might suggest!
Glorious south facing farmland views and an impressive landscaped rear garden. Internal viewing is advised.
To The Ground Floor A uPVC double glazed entrance door leads into: Entrance Porch UPVC double glazed windows to front with opening fanlights and panoramic views across open farmland.
Oak effect flooring. Dado rail. Feature archway. An obscure glazed 15 light entrance door leads into: Entrance Hallway Two radiators. Display recess. Staircase to first floor landing. Lipped skirting.
Access to understairs storage cupboard. 15 light glazed doors lead through to main reception room, kitchen and family bathroom. Panelled doors lead off to remaining rooms.
Sitting Room (4.85m x 3.4m (15' 11" x 11' 2")) UPVC double glazed bay window to front with panoramic open farmland views. Double banked radiator. Concealed fireplace. Television aerial point.
High-level lipped skirting. Picture rail. Coved cornice to ceiling.
A feature central archway leads through to: Dining Room (4.14m x 3.35m (13' 7" x 11' 0")) Twin double glazed windows to side with views across open greensward.
Feature brick clad fireplace with coal effect electric fire inset (untested). Radiator. High-level lipped skirting. Coved cornice to ceiling.
A 15 light glazed door with matching full-height side panel leads through to: Sunroom/Reception 3 (4.8m x 2.84m (15' 9" x 9' 4")) UPVC double glazed door gives access to the landscaped rear garden, and uPVC double glazed windows to rear.
Double banked radiator. High level skirting. Coved cornice to ceiling.
Kitchen (4.4m x 2.44m (14' 5" x 8' 0")) A part glazed door leads through to the conservatory/sunlounge, and two double glazed windows to rear.
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and pelmetted eye level cabinets in oak with rolled-edged working surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.
Space and supply for gas/electric cooker. Further appliance space. Ceramic tiled splashbacks with inset picture tiles. Concealed extractor canopy. Exposed decorative beam to ceiling.
Oak-effect cushion flooring.
Sunlounge/Conservatory (2.97m x 2.84m (9' 9" x 9' 4")) Of solid construction to low level, with uPVC double-glazed windows overlooking the landscaped rear garden and uPVC double-glazed door giving rear access.
Perspex reflectolite roof. Wall light point. Ample appliance space. Access to built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom (3.8m x 3.4m (12' 6" x 11' 2")) Double glazed bay window to front with panoramic open farmland views. High-level lipped skirting. Double banked radiator.
Built-in dresser recess with wall light point. Coved cornice to ceiling.
Bathroom Obscure window to side, Three piece suit comprising low level WC, Built in vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mixer taps, walk in shower, Panelled bath, Half tiled in complimentary ceramics .
Illuminated wall mounted mirror. Wood effect flooring. To The First Floor Landing Access to eaves storage space. Vaulted ceiling.
UPVC double-glazed window to rear overlooking the landscaped rear garden. Access to built-in storage cupboards and recess.
A pocket door gives access to: Master Bedroom (4.9m x 2.9m (16' 1" x 9' 6")) Double glazed bay window to front with panoramic open farmland views. High level lipped skirting. Double banked radiator.
Built-in dresser recess with wall light point. Coved cornice to ceiling. First-Floor Cloakroom/WC Fitted with a two piece suite comprising close coupled WC and corner suspended wash hand basin.
Part vaulted ceiling. Drop light switch.
To The Outside The Rear Garden The rear garden commences from the sunlounge/conservatory and Reception 3 with a paved patio terrace with brick block paviour inserts, and double gated side access to the front of the property.
Hardstanding for timber garden sheds. A large expanse of lawn with sunken ornamental pond, and timber retained raised flower and shrub borders. Fencing to one side and rear boundary.
External carriage lantern.
Value & comps
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