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About
Well presented two bedroom semi detached bungalow in Houghton. The accommodation comprises porch, entrance hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and wet room.
Externally are front and rear gardens, side driveway and garage.Situated in the village of Houghton, North of the City, this property is in an ideal location with M6 junction 44 and city bypass less than 1.5 miles away.
Carlisle City Centre approx 3.5 miles away. Regular bus route close by. Houghton Primary School is a short walk away.
Houghton Hall Garden Centre, supermarkets, retail park, bars and cafes a short drive away in the Kingstown area of Carlisle.
Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. CAR260735/8 Porch (1.92m x 1.39m) With modern floor tiling.
Opens into entrance hallway. Entrance Hallway (4.45m x 1.23m) Inviting entrance hallway with neutral décor. Leads to all rooms.
Living Room (3.77m x 3.94m) Positioned at the front of the property with gas fire and neutral décor.
Dining Room (2.67m x 3.19m) Separate dining room with two store cupboards, one housing the gas boiler.
Kitchen (2.57m x 3.06m) A range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops, electric oven, gas hob, integral extractor hood, one and a half bowl white sink and mixer tap, freestanding fridge/freezer, partial wall tiling and vinyl flooring.
Leads to utility room. Utility Room (1.14m x 2.34m) Comprising base and wall units with contrasting worktop, and freestanding washing machine. Leads to rear garden.
Primary Bedroom (3.33m x 3.18m) Positioned at the front of the property with modern fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 (3.41m x 3.16m) Positioned at the rear of the property with fitted wardrobes and overbed units. Wet Room (3.28m x 1.95m) With walk-in shower, sink, WC, shelving and wet room flooring.
Garage (5.45m x 2.7m) With up and over garage door, freezer and side door. External To the front is a garden with lawn, planting and side driveway leading to garage and rear.
To the rear is a garden with decking, lawn and planting. Additional Benefitting from double glazing and gas heating. New roof fitted in 2026, we are advised this has a 10 year guarantee.
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Value & comps
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