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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CA3 0NU
Listing removedReduced £10k (−4.3%) on 10 JulListed 131 days
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About
This three bedroom semi-detached bungalow is situated in the popular village of Houghton and offers a modern kitchen and bathroom, generous gardens along with driveway and garage.
The property is double glazed and gas centrally heated and neutrally decorated throughout and comprises entrance hall, spacious lounge with patio doors to the rear garden, a modern light and airy kitchen, three bedrooms and a neutral three piece bathroom.
The property has lawned gardens to the front and rear, driveway parking and single garage with power supply.
Located in the popular village of Houghton which has it’s own primary school, village shop and post office, pub, café and village hall, on regular bus routes to the city centre and with good access to Junction 44 of the M6 and the A69 Newcastle Road.
The accommodation with approximate measurements briefly comprises: Entry through UPVC front door into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall Doors leading through to the dining lounge, kitchen, all bedrooms and bathroom. Built-in storage cupboard and radiator.
Dining Lounge 16' 0" x 11' 0" max (4.88m x 3.35m) Double glazed patio doors leading out to the rear garden, pebble effect electric fire and radiator.
Kitchen 10' 5" x 7' 4" (3.17m x 2.24m) Fitted kitchen incorporating electric oven and four burner hob with extractor hood above, plumbing and space for washing machine, cupboard housing the combi-boiler, wood effect worktops, boarded splashbacks and stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
Radiator, ceiling spotlights, double glazed window, wood effect flooring and UPVC door to the side of the property.
Bedroom 1 12' 6" max x 10' 6" max (3.81m x 3.20m) Fitted wardrobes, double glazed window to the rear and radiator.
Bedroom 2 12' 7" x 7' 0" max (3.84m x 2.13m) Double glazed window to the rear and radiator. Bedroom 3 10' 6" max x 9' 6" max (3.20m x 2.90m) Double glazed window to front and radiator.
Bathroom 7' 5" x 5' 3" (2.26m x 1.60m) Three piece suite comprising shower over panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. Boarded splashbacks, frosted glazed window and radiator.
Outside To the front of the property is a lawned garden with floral borders and driveway providing off-street parking leading up to the garage with power supply.
To the rear of the property is a generous lawned garden with patio seating, coal house and garden store and gate providing access to the side of the property.
Note Tenure We are informed the tenure is Freehold. Council tax We are informed the property is Tax Band C.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
No person in the employment of Cumbrian Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property.
All electrical appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.
Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks Estate agents in the UK are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks on buyers, focusing on identifying the buyer and verifying their source of funds.
Key requirements include a valid photo id (passport/driving license), proof of address (utility bill/bank statement), and documented proof of funds (bank statements, mortgage agreement, or proof of gift).
To carry out these checks there will be a charge of £36 inc. Vat per person that will need to be paid for by Debit Card before a property can be marked Sold and Instructions sent to Solicitors.
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