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About
A superb opportunity to purchase a unique detached house in the sought after semi-rural village of Waterhouses.
The property offers lots of potential and benefits from spacious accommodation throughout and a large garden with superb views over surrounding countryside.
The impressive floor plan comprises to the ground floor of an entrance hallway, two spacious reception rooms each, fitted kitchen and garden room with french doors to the rear garden.
To the first floor a galleried landing leads to two generously proportioned double bedrooms, further loft room and large bathroom/WC.
The property enjoys beautiful views to both the front and rear and has direct access to the Deerness Valley walkway, making it perfect for walking and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
The village of Waterhouses has a traditional pub and community centre and has good road links for travel to surrounding towns and villages.
Viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment and for full appreciation of this lovely home. Ground Floor Hall Having wood flooring, radiator and internal door to the living room.
Living Room (4.46 x 4.74 (14'7" x 15'6")) Having a UPVC double glazed bow window to the front, feature fireplace with decorative tiled inlay, wood flooring and radiator.
Double doors leading through to the dining room.
Dining Room (4.46 x 4.04 (14'7" x 13'3")) Spacious reception room with french doors to the garden room, staircase leading to the first floor, wood flooring and radiator.
Kitchen (3.79 x 2.22 (12'5" x 7'3")) Fitted with a comprehensive range of units having contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, a built in stainless steel oven and hob with extractor over, a fridge/freezer space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Further features include a UPVC double glazed window to the side, a door to the garden room, tiled flooring and radiator.
Garden Room (2.60 x 2.39 (8'6" x 7'10")) With UPVC double glazed french doors opening to the rear garden, a UPVC double glazed window to the side, tiled flooring and opening to the kitchen.
First Floor Landing A galleried landing with stairs to the loft room and radiator.
Bedroom One (4.46 x 3.55 (14'7" x 11'7")) Generous double bedroom with two UPVC double glazed windows to the front, a radiator and shower cubicle.
Bedroom Two (4.33 x 2.71 (14'2" x 8'10")) Further well proportioned double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear, built in wardrobe, laminate flooring and radiator.
Bathroom/Wc (3.81 x 2.41 (12'5" x 7'10")) Large bathroom comprising of a double sized bath, cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, fully tiled walls and flooring, radiator and UPVC double glazed opaque window to the side.
Loft Room (4.31 x 3.25 (14'1" x 10'7")) Having a velux window and laminate flooring. External To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden enjoying a good degree of privacy.
Backing on to the Deerness Valley walkway it is ideal for walks taking in the surrounding countryside.
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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