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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · PR5 4RU
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About
A well cared for three-bedroom home in a popular Walton-le-Dale location, with a generous garden, driveway and detached garage.
Situated on Rydal Avenue, this semi-detached home has a welcoming feel from the moment you step inside.
It has clearly been looked after over the years, with a layout that works well for everyday life and plenty of scope for a new owner to put their own stamp on it.
The ground floor offers a spacious lounge, a separate kitchen with room for a dining table, and a sunroom overlooking the rear garden.
The sunroom adds a useful second living space and opens directly onto the garden. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the rear garden is a real asset, with a broad lawn and space for children to play, summer gatherings or simply enjoying the sunshine.
A driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the detached garage.
With its established residential setting and easy access to the amenities of Walton-le-Dale and Bamber Bridge, this is a home that offers both comfort now and the chance to make it your own over time.
Early viewing is recommended.
Council Tax Band - B / EPC Rating - C / Freehold IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
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A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
BBR260363/2 Entrance Porch A useful entrance space with room for coats and shoes before stepping through into the lounge.
Lounge 4.45m x 4.8m (14' 7" x 15' 9") A bright and generously sized main living room with a front-facing window, fireplace and space to arrange both seating and dining furniture.
The staircase rises from the room, while a door leads through to the kitchen.
Kitchen/Dining Room 4.47m x 2.41m (14' 8" x 7' 11") Fitted with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces and space for appliances.
There is room for a dining table, with a door leading into the sunroom. Sunroom 2.97m x 2.18m (9' 9" x 7' 2") Overlooking the rear garden, the sunroom provides a second place to sit and relax.
Glazed doors open onto the garden, making it easy to move between the house and outdoor space.
Bedroom 2.5m x 4.22m (8' 2" x 13' 10") A good-sized double bedroom with room for a bed and additional bedroom furniture, with a window bringing in plenty of natural light.
Bedroom 2.5m x 3.05m (8' 2" x 10' 0") A comfortable second bedroom with space for a bed, wardrobe and other furniture, equally suited to use as a guest room.
Bedroom 1.85m x 2.26m (6' 1" x 7' 5") A single bedroom that could also work well as a nursery, dressing room or home office Family Bathroom 1.88m x 1.68m (6' 2" x 5' 6") Fitted with a bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC, with a window providing natural light and ventilation.
External The property is set back behind a lawned front garden, with a driveway running alongside the house to a detached garage.
To the rear, the generous garden offers a broad lawn bordered by established planting, along with paved areas for outdoor seating.
There is plenty of room here for children to play, for entertaining or for a keen gardener to make the space their own.
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