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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BT38 8YP
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Gareth Mills Estate Agents are pleased to offer for sale this immaculate well presented 3 bedroom Semi Detached family home set in a most sought after location close to shops, schools and public transport. The accommodation on offer comprises entrance porch, entrance hallway, lounge with feature fireplace and window to front aspect, kitchen/dining fitted in a range of high and low level units with contrasting work surfaces plus separate dining room.
On the first floor there are 3 generous sized bedrooms all with laminate wood flooring accompanied by a 4 piece white family bathroom suite with both panelled bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside the front is laid in lawn with tarmac driveway leading to attached matching garage.
Fully enclosed rear garden laid in lawn with mature planting bounded by fencing. 8 Hillview Avenue boasts gas fired central heating and PVC framed double glazing.
This is an ideal purchase for the first or second time buyer, with little other to do than move in.
We do suspect a high level of interest within this home, therefore we strongly recommended an early appointment to views to avoid disappointment as internal inspection will surely impress. Accommodation: ENTRANCE HALL: Laminate wood flooring, storage cupboard, stairs to first floor.
LOUNGE: 14’1 x 16’0 Feature open fire with wood surround and granite hearth, bay window to front aspect, laminate wood flooring, double doors leading to: DINING ROOM: 10’0 x 10’0 Patio doors to rear aspect, laminate wood flooring.
KITCHEN: 10’0 x 10’0 Fitted in a range of high and low level wood shaker style units with contrasting laminate work surfaces, inlaid 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob and extractor fan, plumbed for dishwasher, integrated fridge.
FIRST FLOOR: LANDING: Window to side aspect. BEDROOM 1: 14’10 x 9’1 Window to front aspect, laminate wood flooring.
BEDROOM 2: 13’0 x 9’0 Window to front rear aspect, laminate wood flooring. BEDROOM 3: 11’0 x 8’0 Velux window, laminate wood flooring, storage cupboard.
BATHROOM: White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin with mixer tap, low flush WC, chrome towel rail, window to rear aspect, tiled flooring, fully tiled walls.
OUTSIDE: ATTACHED MATCHING GARAGE: 23’0 x 9’0 Up and over door, light & power, door to rear aspect, plumbed for washing machine. Front laid in lawn with tarmac driveway parking.
Fully enclosed rear laid in lawn with paved patio area and decking bounded by fence & shrubs.
Value & comps
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