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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · SY13 1SX
Sold STCReduced £40k (−11.4%) on 27 MayListed 287 days
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About
This detached bungalow with far reaching views is located on Alkington Road and is being sold with NO CHAIN.
The property comprises entrance porch, reception hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, an en-suite and a shower room.
There are mature gardens, a driveway and a garage with roller shutter door. The property will require some modernisation. It also has gas fired central heating and double glazed windows.
Location - The property is located within with walking distance of Whitchurch Town Centre where there is excellent local shopping, schooling, recreational and leisure facilities.
Whitchurch is vibrant market town and offers a wide range of cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Whitchurch is within daily commuting distance of surrounding towns and business centres of Chester, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wrexham, Nantwich and Crewe.
The town also benefits from a main line rail link to Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester. Brief Description - Halls are delighted to be selling 161 Alkington Road by private treaty.
This wonderful detached bungalow is being sold with NO CHAIN and it briefly comprises a spacious entrance porch and spacious reception hall with store cupboards and loft access.
This leads through to the dining room, having a doorway into the living room with large picture window with far reaching views across adjoining countryside and landscaped rear garden.
There are double doors to the garden. The kitchen has a range of units and drainer sink unit with space for a slim undercounter fridge and gas or electric cooker.
The kitchen also has access to the side entrance lobby. There is a utility with drainer sink unit, washing machine and door to the rear garden.
The property has gas fired central heating and double glazed windows. There are three bedrooms and a modern shower room with wash hand basin & W.C.
The first bedroom having large picture window to the front, fitted furniture, and an en-suite shower with wash hand basin and W.C.
The second bedroom has a window to the front and fitted wardrobes, and the third has a window to the side.
Outside & Gardens - The property is accessed off Alkington Road onto a driveway suitable for a number of cars and a garage with roller shutter door, power and lighting as well as a door to W.C.
There is a low maintenance front garden with a number of shrubs and gravelled driveway, providing access down the side of the property to the rear garden where there are lawns, mature flower borders and a useful garden store shed.
Directions - From the centre of Whitchurch Drive out on Mill Street and turn left into Highgate.
After about 100 metres turn right into Alkington Road and continue until you reach the property which is located on the right.
What 3 Words - ///tightest.concerts.await Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Schooling - Whitchurch - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools including Whitchurch CE Junior Academy, Whitchurch CE Infant School , SJT Secondary School in Whitchurch, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall and Adcote School for girls.
Local Authority - Shropshire - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW WH Services - All - We believe that mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are available to the property.
The heating is via a gas fired boiler to radiators. Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.
Value & comps
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