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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · RM12 5TA
Sold STCReduced £50k (−7.7%) on 27 OctListed 263 days
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• NO ONWARD CHAIN • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME • BEAUTIFULY EXTENDED & MAINTAINED WITH ROOM FOR FURTHER EXPANSION, SUBJECT TO THE NECESSARY PLANNING CONSENTS • SITUATED 0.4 MILES TO ELM PARK DISTRICT LINE STATION • 21' LIVING ROOM • 19' KITCHEN/DINER • GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM • FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM • 48' APPROX.
REAR GARDEN • DETACHED GARAGE • AMPLE OFF STREET PARKING • SITUATED 0.4 MILES TO THE OFSTED OUTSTANDING SCOTTS PRIMARY SCHOOL • CLOSE TO HARROW LODGE PARK, ELM PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL & ABBS CROSS ACADEMY & ARTS COLLEGE • COUNCIL TAX BAND: D Entrance via Entrance door to: Porch Radiator, tiled flooring, dado rail, smooth ceiling, door to hallway, further door to: Ground Floor Shower Room/wc Obscure double glazed window to front.
Suite comprising: shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, low level wc.
Radiator, tiled flooring, complementary tiling to walls, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights, extractor fan.
Entrance Hall Obscure double glazed window to flank, stairs to first floor, radiator, wood effect flooring, dado rail, smooth ceiling with cornice coving, door to: Living Room 21' x 11'.
Double glazed window to front, two radiators, feature fireplace, smooth ceiling with cornice coving, opening to: Kitchen/Diner 19'3 x 14'2.
Double glazed window to rear, double glazed bi-fold doors to rear leading to garden, range of base level units and drawers with Quartz work surfaces over and matching upstands, inset sink drainer unit with mixer tap, integrated Bosch eye level double oven, inset induction hob with feature extractor hood over, range of matching eye level cupboards, wood effect flooring, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights.
Centre island/breakfast bar housing: range of base level units and drawers with Quartz work surfaces over. Open plan to: Utility 11'10 x 8'11.
Obscure double glazed window to flank, range of base level units with Quartz work surfaces over and matching upstands, inset sink drainer unit with mixer tap, space for appliances, range of matching eye level cupboards, under stairs storage cupboard, wood effect flooring, smooth ceiling, archway back to entrance hall.
First Floor Landing Obscure double glazed window to flank, access to loft, smooth ceiling with cornice coving, doors to accommodation. Bedroom One 11'10 x 11'2.
Double glazed window to front, range of fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, radiator, smooth ceiling with cornice coving. Bedroom Two 11' x 10'2.
Double glazed window to front, radiator, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Bedroom Three 13' x 9'2. Double glazed window to rear, storage cupboard, radiator, smooth ceiling.
Family Bathroom/wc Obscure double glazed window to rear. Suite comprising: free standing four claw bath with telephone style mixer tap shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc.
Radiator, storage cupboard, tiled flooring, complementary tiling to walls, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Rear Garden 48' approx.
Commencing block paved patio area, remainder laid to lawn, shrub borders, double gated side access. Garage 25'9 x 10'6. Up and over door to front, personal door to side, two windows to rear.
Front of Property Block paved driveway providing ample off street parking, double gated side access.
Buyers Information Pack Please see below the link to access the Buyers Information Pack/TA forms: fed42ecf
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