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A neatly updated three-bedroom semi-detached home close to Wem town centre, featuring a bright lounge with understairs storage, a well-equipped kitchen, a rear porch with WC, three bedrooms, a modern bathroom and good-sized front and rear gardens.
Brief description This thoughtfully improved three-bedroom semi-detached home provides a light and welcoming interior that has been carefully updated by the current owners.
On entering the property, you are welcomed into a hallway that leads to a spacious and light-filled lounge positioned to the right, which includes a useful understairs storage cupboard that helps keep everyday items neatly organised.
From the lounge, a doorway leads through to a well-equipped kitchen that offers space for casual seating or a small breakfast table, creating a practical and sociable area for day-to-day living.
Beyond the kitchen, a rear porch gives direct access to the garden and also leads to a downstairs WC.
Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms, with two generous double bedrooms and a single bedroom that is ideal as a child's room, home office or dressing room.
A modern family bathroom completes the first floor. Outside, the property has a good-sized rear garden with a gravelled seating area, as well as a front garden.
The home is situated within walking distance of Wem town centre, placing shops, amenities, schools and transport links within easy reach.
Location Located in the North Shropshire market town of Wem which has a railway station, providing excellent rail links to Shrewsbury and Crewe.
The town also boasts nursery, primary and secondary schools and a doctors surgery.
Wem offers facilities for daily living as well as leisure and recreational facilities including Town Hall with various activities, swimming pool, bowling clubs and cricket club.
The larger centres of Shrewsbury, Telford and Oswestry are between 11 and 25 miles approximately.
Lounge 14' 5" x 12' 5" (4.39m x 3.78m) kitchen 14' 5" x 8' 5" (4.39m x 2.57m) bedroom one 11' 6" x 10' 2" (3.51m x 3.1m) bedroom two 9' 7" x 9' 5" (2.92m x 2.87m) bedroom three 8' 5" x 7' (2.57m x 2.13m) bathroom 7' 3" x 5' 4" (2.21m x 1.63m) tenure We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries.
Vacant possession upon completion. Local authority Council tax band A. Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6nd.
Tel: Services We are advised that mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are available.
Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose.
A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.
Property information We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested.
If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate.
These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
Viewing arrangements By arrangement with the Agents Office at 34 High Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1BB: Tel: Or email: How to find the property From the centre of town turn by St Peters Church into Mill Street and after a short distance the turning into Barnard Street will be found on the right hand side and No.
18 can be found after a short distance on the left hand side. If approaching from Shrewsbury direction travel beneath the railway bridge towards town and Barnard Street is then on the left.
Energy performance EPC D.The full energy performance certificate (EPC) is available for this property upon request.
Aml regulations We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property.
Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy.
The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable. Method of sale For Sale by Private Treaty. WH40249 130526
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