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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · TF5 0LN
Sold STCListed 127 days
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About
For families seeking an abundance of space in a convenient yet tranquil location, look no further!
Occupying an expansive plot, 18 Horsechestnut Drive is a FIVE BEDROOM detached property, nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the leafy residential suburb of Shawbirch.
Shawbirch has a GP surgery, chemist, dentist, mini market and pub and is just 2 miles away from the market town of Wellington, where amenities include a train station.
The property enjoys excellent road links on the doorstep, including the A442, M54 (for The West Midlands) and the Shrewsbury By-pass.
For a range of high street stores and leisure facilities, Telford town centre is approximately 5.5 miles away.
There is a wide choice of nursery, primary and secondary schools in close proximity (such as the highly-regarded Bratton Primary), as well as Telford College in Wellington.
Standing back from the road behind a neat front garden, the property benefits from a double garage and double-width driveway and spacious and flexible accommodation, currently arranged as follows: entrance hallway; a good sized lounge with bay window and fireplace and sliding glazed doors into a conservatory; a roomy kitchen, with fitted oven, hob and extractor, a good number of units and space for fridge-freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
There is also plenty of space for a dining table and a door out to the rear garden lends convenience in the warmer months or when entertaining.
There are TWO further reception rooms, used by the current owners as a family room and study respectively. A handy cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Stairs from the hall rise to the first floor, where there are FIVE BEDROOMS - bedrooms one and two are good-sized doubles, each boasting en-suite shower rooms and bedroom two having fitted wardrobes.
Bedrooms three. four and five are singles and served by the family bathroom, which comprises a white suite of P-shaped bath with shower over, basin and WC.
To the rear of the property is a fantastic enclosed garden, made up of a large lawn and decked area and attractive mature trees and shrubs, perfect for family fun, outdoor dining and relaxation.
A great purchase for a family, with plenty of room for everyone and handy for everything they could possibly need! EPC Rating: D Lounge/Dining Room Dimensions: 7.37m x 3.58m.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dimensions: 5.28m x 4.65m. Conservatory Dimensions: 3.58m x 3.48m. Family Room Dimensions: 3.63m x 2.77m. Study Dimensions: 2.97m x 2.57m.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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