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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · PR8 4LZ
Under offerReduced £10k (−5.6%) on 26 OctListed 207 days
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About
This well presented two bedroom semi detached property in Birkdale is a perfect first-time buyer"s home, offering bright, airy spaces and a practical layout throughout.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into the entrance hallway with stairs directly ahead. To the left, you"ll find a bright and airy living room, ideal for relaxing and entertaining.
To the right is a good sized kitchen, offering plenty of counter space for cooking and everyday use, with the added benefit of an under stairs cupboard to the rear providing useful storage.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with two good sized bedrooms, both filled with natural light and featuring windows to the front and rear aspects.
Completing the first floor is a modern shower room, finished to a good standard.
Externally, the rear garden is a lovely space, featuring a spacious patio area leading directly out from the kitchen, perfect for outdoor dining. The garden also has a well maintained lawn.
To the front, the property benefits from off-road parking via a private driveway.
Ideally located, the property is just a short drive from Birkdale Village, where you"ll find a range of popular restaurants, cafés, and independent shops.
There are excellent transport links to Southport town centre and Liverpool city centre, as well as highly rated primary and secondary schools nearby.
A fantastic opportunity, this is truly a perfect first time buyer"s home in a sought after location.
Leave Bailey Estates Birkdale office and head south on Liverpool Road over the traffic lights and continue along Liverpool Road. Take a left turn into Shaftesbury Road.
Continue along Shaftesbury Road and take the first left into Grantham Road. Continue down Grantham Road and take the second right which will be Essex Road.
Turn into Essex Road and the property will be on your left hand side.
Living Room 10' 7'' x 15' 0'' (3.23m x 4.59m) Kitchen 7' 5'' x 15' 0'' (2.27m x 4.59m) Bedroom 1 7' 6'' x 15' 8'' (2.3m x 4.8m) Bedroom 2 7' 11'' x 14' 11'' (2.43m x 4.57m) Shower Room 5' 0'' x 6' 2'' (1.54m x 1.89m)
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Essex Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4LZ
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