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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · EX24 6LU
Sold STCReduced £80k (−21.9%) on 25 OctListed 260 days
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About
Silver Howe is an attractive detached house located in the heart of this desirable, historic town offering a wide range of shops and amenities.
The property offers well laid out, characterful accommodation over two floors which on the ground floor includes a reception hall, spacious living room, further reception room, kitchen/dining room and cloakroom.
On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house benefits from sealed unit double glazing and gas central heating.
Outside, are enclosed, level gardens which to the front enjoy a fine southerly aspect and wide range of mature plants together with lawn.
Situated close at hand along a pedestrian pathway is a garage (en-bloc) and a parking space. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Ground Floor - Covered entrance porch with front door leading to Entrance Lobby - 2.11m x 1.37m (6'11" x 4'06") - Double fronted built in storage cupboards, tiled floor and glazed door with stained glass feature leading to Reception Hall - Stairs rising to first floor, radiator, doors leading to Living Room - 5.99m max x 3.48m (19'08 max x 11'05) - With feature square bay window, fireplace with hearth, ornate tiled surrounds and mantel over.
Two radiators, inset lighting, understairs storage cupboard.
Sitting Room - 5.92m£ x 3.12m (19'05£ x 10'03") - Outlook over the front garden with twin french doors leading out, inset lighting, former fireplace, two radiators and leading to Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.96m x 3.05m (13'00" x 10'00") - A dual aspect room with outlook over rear garden and comprehensively fitted with wide range of units comprising work surfaces, drawer units, cupboard units, eye level wall units, pull out larder cupboard, china display cabinets, wine rack, corner display unit.
Integrated hob, double oven, built in Bosch dish washer, space for washing machine, space for dryer, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, spot lighting, Vaillant boiler providing domestic hot water and powering central heating.
Door to outside Cloakroom - Fitted with white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboard below and tiled splash back, radiator, extractor.
First Floor - Half landing with access to loft space, stairs leading to Bedroom One - 4.75m max x 3.96m max l shaped (15'07" max x 13'00 - Aspect over the front of the property, two windows, radiator, built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom Two - 3.71m x 2.67m (12'02" x 8'09") - Aspect over the front garden, radiator. Bedroom Three - 3.73m x 3.40m (12'03" x 11'02") - A light and airy dual aspect room with radiator.
Bathroom - 3.00m x 2.16m (9'10" x 7'01") - Fitted with white suite comprising panelled bath with hand rail and Mira shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, wall mounted storage cupboard, heated towel rail, shaver/light point, airing cupboard with tank and slatted shelving.
Tiled surrounds. Outside - To the front of the property is an enclosed, level lawned garden (measuring approx 35' x 28') stocked with a variety of mature, specimen plants, shrubs and small trees.
A secure gate and pedestrian pathway leads to a single garage (16'09" x 7'11") with up and over door and parking space in front.
To the rear of the house is an enclosed level garden (approx 23' x 20') mainly laid to paved patio with flower/shrub borders, timber garden store, outside light and cold water tap.
Access to the garage is over a shared, gravelled driveway. Agents Note - Tenure is freehold, solar panels are fitted to the roof-further details awaited from sellers.
There is a shared drive (gravelled) which leads to the garage en-bloc to the rear.
Mobile phone coverage: For more information can be found checker.ofcom.org.uk Superfast broadband with a FTTC connection is available. Standard broadband with a ADSL is available. (Source Openreach)
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