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Sold STCListed 274 days
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About
Happiness Cottage is an attractive town centre, semi detached property laid out over three floors and within easy reach of the beach and amenities.
The cottage offers two bedrooms and a loft room on the top floor, gas central heating and sealed unit double glazing.
The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor a living room and kitchen/ding room with door to outside.
On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a bathroom whilst on the second floor is a good sized loft with velux window.
Outside is a small courtyard and a bin storage area which is accessed via an alleyway from Seaton Down Road.
NO ONWARD CHAIN Ground Floor - Entrance - Front door leading to Living Room - 4.22m x 3.96m (13'10 x 13'00) - Aspect to the front of the property, TV point, stairs rising to first floor.
Tile floor, coats hanging area.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 4.19m x 3.51m (13'09" x 11'06") - Aspect to the rear, roll top work surfaces, drawer units, cupboard units, eye level wall units, integrated hob, oven below and hood over.
Wall mounted gas boiler. Understairs cupboard. Space for fridge, spot lighting, tiled floor.
First Floor - Landing - Stairs to second floor, doors leading to Bedroom One - 4.29m x 4.19m (l shape max-narrowing to 2.18m) (14 - Aspect over the front of the property Bedroom Two - 2.77m x 2.36m (9'01" x 7'09") - Aspect rear.
Bathroom - 2.11m x 1.70m (6'11" x 5'07") - White suite comprising panelled bath with fitted shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled surrounds.
Second Floor - Leading to Loft Room - 5.56m x 3.10m (excluding recess) (18'03" x 10'02" - Velux window to rear aspect.
Value & comps
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Returns
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