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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · LE5 5DP
Sold STCListed 116 days
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About
Situated on the popular Dorothy Road in LE5, this charming two bedroom terraced property offers generous living space and excellent potential, making it an ideal choice for first time buyers or investors alike.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright and inviting front reception room, enhanced by a beautiful bay window that allows plenty of natural light to fill the space.
This leads seamlessly into a second reception room, which can comfortably serve as a dining area, creating a versatile and sociable layout.
The dining room also benefits from useful under stairs storage and connects directly to the kitchen, located at the rear of the property.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets and offers ample space for essential appliances such as a fridge, washing machine, and dryer.
From here, you have access to a low maintenance paved rear garden, which also benefits from additional storage and a fully functioning outdoor toilet adding further practicality to the home.
Upstairs, the property comprises two well proportioned bedrooms.
The master bedroom is positioned at the front and boasts a generous size, while the second bedroom overlooks the rear, comfortably accommodates a double bed, and further benefits from a useful storage area.
The family bathroom is also located on the first floor at the rear and benefits from a spacious layout and storage compartments.
The property is ideally situated in a well connected area, with easy access to a range of local amenities including primary and secondary schools, shops, parks, and excellent transport links.
Offering fantastic potential, this home presents a great opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property, as well as investors seeking to capitalise on strong rental demand in the area and achieve an attractive yield.
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Living Room 1 - 3.37 x 3.65 m (11′1″ x 11′12″ ft) Living Room 2 - 3.40 x 4.61 m (11′2″ x 15′1″ ft) Kitchen - 1.95 x 3.69 m (6′5″ x 12′1″ ft) Bedroom 1 - 3.38 x 3.66 m (11′1″ x 12′0″ ft) Bedroom 2 - 2.55 x 3.79 m (8′4″ x 12′5″ ft) Bathroom - 1.96 x 3.67 m (6′5″ x 12′0″ ft)
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