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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · AL6 0RN
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About
SOLD via Putterills Pre Market Register.
Enjoying a wonderful position within an established no-through-road, this well-proportioned home offers versatile accommodation with clear scope for updating and improvement throughout.
The property is offered for sale CHAIN FREE.
A welcoming entrance hall leads through to the principal reception space - with a generous 28'82 lounge/ dining room, exteding across the rear of the property and opening into a substantial conservatory/ garden room.
The kitchen breakfast room sits alongside with access to a separate utility room.
A further reception room/ bedroom 4 provides versatility, supported by a ground floor shower room, making the layout adaptable to a variety of requirements.
To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, including a particularly spacious principal room, together with a family bathroom.
Outside, the rear garden is a notable feature, being well screened and predominantly laid to lawn with a paved terrace immediately to the rear.
The frontage provides parking and access to the attached double garage.
In summary, a rearly available home in a desirable setting, now offering an excellent opportunity for refurbishment and potential reconfiguration.
EER: D The desirable residential area of Oaklands is situated 1.5 miles north east of Welwyn village & enjoys some wonderful borders onto woodland & access to fine country walks.
The neighbourhood has a junior/mixed infant school and a parade of shops that include a sub post office, general convenience store, flower shop & butcher.
Nearby Knebworth and Welwyn are vibrant working villages that have a wide range of additional amenities including doctor’s surgeries.
The following times and distances are approximate as a guide only: London Kings Cross (32 minutes by rail via Knebworth and 29 mins by rail via WGC) Hertford 6.8 miles - WGC 4 miles - St Albans 12 miles - M25 14 Miles Luton airport just over 13 miles - Stansted airport 25 miles - Heathrow airport 36 miles A1M Junction (6) less than a mile away.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Oaklands Rise, Oaklands, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6
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