3-bedroom house · DH6 2LG
For saleReduced £7.5k (−6%) on 28 SepListed 116 days
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About
Situated within the popular residential area of Buttercup Close in Shotton Colliery, this well-presented three-bedroom mid-terraced townhouse offers an excellent investment opportunity, being sold with a sitting tenant currently paying £625 per calendar month.
The property is thoughtfully arranged over three floors, providing spacious and versatile accommodation that will appeal to investors seeking a ready-made income or buyers looking to secure a property in a convenient and established location.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a pleasant entrance hall which sets the tone for the rest of the home, with stairs leading to the first floor landing.
The ground floor accommodation flows naturally and includes a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, offering ample space for cooking, dining, and everyday family use.
To the rear of the property, the living room provides a comfortable and inviting space for relaxation, enhanced by patio doors that open directly onto the rear garden, allowing for an abundance of natural light and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The first floor landing leads to two generously sized bedrooms, both of which offer flexible living arrangements suitable for family members, guests, or home office use.
Also located on this level is the family bathroom, fitted to serve the needs of a busy household.
Stairs from the first floor continue to the second floor landing, where you will find a useful storage cupboard, adding practicality and convenience.
Occupying the entire top floor is the principal bedroom, a bright and spacious retreat that benefits from its own private position within the home.
This well-sized bedroom offers a peaceful environment with ample room for additional furnishings, making it an ideal main bedroom suite.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a south/east facing rear garden designed for ease of maintenance and enjoyment.
The garden features a laid to lawn area complemented by a patio space, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing during warmer months, along with gravel borders that add both definition and character.
The orientation of the garden ensures plenty of sunlight throughout the day, enhancing its appeal. To the front, the home benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking.
Overall, this attractive three-storey townhouse combines practical living space with a desirable layout, outdoor space, and tenant in situ, making it a compelling opportunity within the Shotton Colliery market.
Hall UPVC Door, radiator, stairs leading to first floor landing Kitchen 3.0734m x 2.7432m - 10'1” x 9'0” Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementing work surfaces and breakfast bar, stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, electric hob, extractor hood, electric oven, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine, boiler, storage cupboard, double glazed window to the front elevation, opening into living room Living Room 3.7084m x 3.683m - 12'2” x 12'1” Patio doors to the rear garden, radiator Landing 3.302m x 1.905m - 10'10” x 6'3” Stairs leading to the second floor landing Bedroom Two 3.7084m x 2.3876m - 12'2” x 7'10” Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator Bedroom Three 3.7084m x 2.3368m - 12'2” x 7'8” Two double glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator Bathroom 1.8288m x 1.6764m - 6'0” x 5'6” Fitted with a 3 piece suite comprising of; bath with overhead shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c, extractor fan Landing Storage cupboard Bedroom One 4.1656m x 3.7084m - 13'8” x 12'2” Three velux windows, fitted wardrobes, radiator Outside To the Front; Driveway To the Rear; South/East facing rear laid to lawn garden, patio areas and gravel boarders
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