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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · SS3 0FN
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About
Guide Price £300,000 - £320,000 A beautifully appointed, two double bedroom semi-detached home that stands on a prominent corner plot with panoramic farmland views, a gorgeous landscaped rear garden and a private driveway to covered car port.
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Entrance A pitched roof cottage style storm porch has a composite multi-point lock entrance door with obscure double glazed panel leading into: Entrance Hall 'Amtico' grey oak flooring.
Staircase leading to first floor landing. Radiator. Double glazed cottage style window to front with bespoke fitted plantation shutter. Wall mounted trip switch box. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Access to understairs storage cupboard. Shaker style doors lead off to the sitting/dining room and cloakroom/WC: Cloakroom/WC 'Amtico' grey oak flooring. Radiator.
Feature panelling to dado height. Fitted with a two-piece suite by 'Roca' comprising of dual-flush, close-coupled WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Extractor fan.
Sitting/Dining Room 13' 1" x 12' 2" (4m x 3.7m) An impressive dual-aspect room with double-glazed multi-pane French doors giving access to the walled landscaped rear garden, and double-glazed multi-pane cottage style square bay window to side with bespoke fitted plantation shutters.
Double-banked radiator. Feature decorative panelling to high level. Television aerial point. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Kitchen/Dining Room 13' 1" x 12' 2" (4m x 3.7m) Double-glazed cottage style multi-pane window to front.
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eyelevel cabinets in shaker style with squared edged working surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit with designer mixer tap.
The full complement of integrated appliances includes fan-assisted AEG electric oven with four-ring gas hob, designer extractor canopy, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge and freezer.
Inset low-level pelmet LED lighting. Kickspace heater. Grey oak Amtico flooring. Access to cupboard housing gas boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating system. Recessed LED lighting.
Extractor fan. Smooth plastered ceiling. To the First Floor Landing Double-glazed cottage style window to front with bespoke fitted plantation shutter. Radiator. Lipped skirting.
Smooth plastered ceiling.
Shaker doors lead off to: Bedroom One 12' 2" x 10' 2" (3.7m x 3.1m) An impressive dual-aspect room with UPVC double-glazed cottage style windows to side and rear with bespoke fitted plantation shutters.
Contemporary skirting. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Bedroom Two 12' 2" x 8' 6" (3.7m x 2.6m) Double-glazed cottage style multi-pane windows to front and side, with far-reaching views across open farmland. Contemporary skirting. Radiator.
Access to insulated roof space. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Bathroom Fitted with a three-piece suite by 'Roca' comprising of panel-enclosed bath with frameless glass shower screen and inset wall-mounted shower above, pedestal wash basin and dual-flush, close-coupled WC.
Victorian tiled effect floor. Contemporary ceramic tiling to full height to the bath and shower area, and half height to the remainder. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Smooth plastered ceiling.
To the Outside Garden The rear garden commences from the sitting/dining room with a paved patio terrace ideal for dining al-fresco.
The garden has been professionally landscaped and has an expanse of central lawn, and is walled to the east and north boundaries, with secure gated rear access to the private parking space and covered carport.
External power. External water supply. Footpath to end of garden with hardstanding for timber garden shed. Suntrap patio terrace.
Frontage There is a planted wraparound front garden, and to the rear of the property is access to a covered carport with private parking space and a further parking space to the fore.
Value & comps
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Returns
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