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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · RM7 7BB
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About
***guide price £525,000-£550,000*** Sitting on a plot measuring approximately 1671sq ft is this five bedroom semi-detached family home which has been extended to the rear and in the loft.
To the ground floor the property comprises of a living room, dining room, fitted kitchen with a number of integrated appliances, conservatory and a ground floor bathroom.
To the first floor are three double bedrooms and a shower room. To the second floor are a further two bedrooms and an additional separate WC.
The property also benefits from a rear garden measuring approximately 105', off street-parking and side access.
Situated 0.8 miles from Romford station which benefits from Elizabeth Line services allowing access to London and as far as Reading.
Romford station which also benefits from National Rail Service makes it possible to reach Stratford in just 8 minutes and London Liverpool Street in 17 minutes.
Romford town centre is also 0.6 miles from the property and hosts an array of bars, restaurants, shops, amusements and shopping centres such as The Brewery, The Liberty, Mercury and more.
There are also green spaces such as Lodge Farm Park, Raphael park and Hylands park which hosts a number of different sporting activities such as tennis, football and is home to Hornchurch Cricket Club.
There are a number of schools locally including The Mawney School, Crowlands Primary School, St. Edward’s Primary School, Marshalls Park Academy and more. Road links include the A12, A127 and M25.
Front Of Property Paved to allow for off-street parking Entrance Hall Smooth ceiling, stairs to accommodation, under stair storage, radiator, doors to accommodation, laminate flooring Living Room 12'2 X12'1 - Sooth ceiling, X2 double glazed lead light windows to front, radiator, feature fire Dining Room 12'10 X 12' - Smooth ceiling, double glazed door leading to garden, radiator, laminate flooring Kitchen 15'6 X 10'02 - Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, X2 double glazed windows to side, a range of eye and base level units with worktops over, integrated oven, 5 prong gas hob with extractor hood over, integrated microwave, integrated fridge freezer, integrated slimline dishwasher, tiled flooring Inner Lobby Smooth ceiling, double glazed door leading to garden, door leading to bathroom: Bathroom Smooth ceiling, double glazed obscured window to side, low level WC, vanity sink with mixer tap, panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled flooring Conservatory 14'1 X 6'8 - Double glazed windows and door leading to garden Landing Doors to accommodation, stairs to second floor Bedroom One 15'10 X 12'2 - Smooth ceiling, X2 double glazed lead light windows to front, radiator Bedroom Two Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear, radiator Bedroom Three Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear, radiator, built in storage cupboard with wall mounted boiler Shower Room Smooth ceiling, single glazed obscured window to side, low level WC, vanity sink with mixer tap, shower cubicle, tiled flooring Second Floor Landing Doors to accommodation Bedroom Five 8'5 X 8'3 - Smooth ceiling inset spotlights, double glazed window to rear, wall mounted electric radiator, laminate flooring Bedroom Four 10'11 at max X 9'7 at max - Smooth ceiling, X2 double glazed velux windows to front, wall mounted electric radiator, eves storage WC Smooth ceiling, double glazed velux window to front, wall mounted electric radiator Garden Measuring105' - Side access, patio area leading to lawn, outside tap, summer house, timber shed, decking area
Value & comps
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About 163, Pretoria Road, Romford
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