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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · CB1 3QT
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About
An attractive and distinctive bay-fronted residence, displaying considerable charm and character, with striking half-timbered detailing, projecting bay windows and traditional brick chimneys.
The property offers generously proportioned accommodation, including open-plan reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/dining room, with doors opening onto the rear garden.
To the front, an established garden and double-width driveway provide an appealing approach.
Occupying a highly desirable South City location, the property is conveniently placed for the station, a good choice of schooling and a varied range of local amenities.
Covered Entrance With outside light and panelled timber entrance door leading into: Reception Hallway Staircase rising to the first floor with return landing, natural timber handrail and newel posts, painted spindles and understairs storage cupboard.
Wall-mounted fan-assisted radiator. Moulded cornicing. Pair of secondary double glazed windows to the front.
Cloakroom Fitted with white suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Double glazed frosted window to the side.
Family Room Feature open fireplace with stone surround, wooden mantel and slate hearth. Parquet flooring. Moulded cornicing. Radiator.
Double glazed bay window to the front and double glazed window to the side. Living Room Feature fireplace with marble hearth and surround and wooden mantel. Moulded cornicing. Wall lights. Radiator.
Square arch leading through to: Dining Room Coved ceiling. Radiators. Double glazed windows to the rear and pair of double glazed doors leading out to the garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room The kitchen is fitted with a good range of storage cupboards and drawers with rolled-edge work surfaces incorporating inset one-and-a-half bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap.
Freestanding gas cooker. Plumbing and space for dishwasher. Shelved pantry cupboard.
Double glazed windows to the side and rear, together with panelled and glazed entrance door leading out to the side.
Utility Room Wall-mounted Vaillant gas-fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system. Chimney breast with wooden mantel and surround and tiled hearth, presently sealed.
Fitted cupboard and glass-fronted shelved cabinet to chimney breast recess. Plumbing and space for automatic washing machine and a dryer. Radiator. Wall storage cabinet.
Double glazed windows to the front and side. First Floor Landing Open-tread timber staircase leading to the second floor. Radiator. Window to the rear.
Walk-in storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Bedroom One Fitted wardrobe to chimney breast recess. Radiator.
Double glazed windows and door to the rear leading out to a first floor balcony. Bedroom Two Fitted shelving and hanging rail to chimney breast recess. Radiator with electric blower.
Double glazed bay window to the front. Bedroom Three Radiator. Wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Double glazed windows to the front. Bedroom Four Radiator. Wall shelving.
Double glazed window to the front.
Bathroom Fitted with a white four-piece suite comprising shower cubicle with glazed sliding door and Mira shower unit, panel bath with mixer shower tap, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
Part tiling to walls. Radiator. Double glazed part-frosted window to the rear. Separate Wc High level WC. Ceramic wall tiling. Double glazed frosted window.
Second Floor Landing Open-tread staircase leading to landing. Bedroom Five Electric panel heaters. Double glazed Velux windows to the front and rear. Exposed and sealed floorboards.
Fitted shelving/storage. Shower Room Tiled shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Storage cupboard. Electric panel heater. The shower has not been used for some time and requires recommissioning.
Outside Front Garden Double-width block paved driveway, lawned area, flowering and shrub borders and dwarf wall with gated access leading to paved side passage.
Rear Garden Good-sized rear garden with paved patio area. Koi pond with water feature. Covered bicycle store. The remainder of the garden is principally laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.
At the end of the garden is a timber storage shed together with a couple of fruit cages.
Value & comps
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Returns
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