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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · IP20 9BH
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Conveniently situated within easy reach of the town centre, this attractive Victorian semi-detached home offers generous and versatile accommodation, combining period character with modern enhancements.
The property features two reception rooms, three double bedrooms, a landing study area, and excellent potential for a loft conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents).
Externally, it benefits from ample off-road parking and low-maintenance gardens to both the front and rear. The property is entered via a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.
To the front, the sitting room enjoys a pleasant aspect and features an attractive fireplace with timber surround and wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
The dining room is also a well-proportioned reception space and includes a feature cast iron fireplace, useful under-stair storage, and a door leading to a cloakroom.
The dining room opens seamlessly into the kitchen, which is bright and spacious with a side aspect window and double doors leading into a glazed lean-to area.
The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall, base and drawer units, complemented by ample work surfaces, a double built-in oven, hob with extractor above, and a central island providing additional storage.
A separate utility room offers a butler sink, solid wooden worktops, and space and plumbing for laundry appliances, with a door providing side access to the property.
On the first floor, the landing provides access to the accommodation and also benefits from loft access to a fully boarded loft space, offering excellent potential for conversion (subject to the necessary consents).
The gas-fired boiler is located within the loft space. The principal bedroom is positioned to the front and includes a range of fitted wardrobes together with a modern en-suite shower room.
There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, as well as a useful landing room/study providing additional flexible space.
The family bathroom is accessible from both the main landing and the landing room, and is fitted with a corner bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Externally, the front garden is enclosed by a low brick wall and laid to shingle with established shrub planting.
A driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads through double wooden gates to the rear garden.
The rear garden is fully enclosed and designed for ease of maintenance, being mainly laid to shingle with an attractive central circular paved seating area.
Well-stocked borders provide colour and interest, while a paved pathway leads to the rear of the plot where there is a timber shed and summerhouse, both included within the sale.
The property is ideally positioned close to the centre of the vibrant market town of Harleston, a well-served and characterful town situated within the picturesque Waveney Valley.
The town offers a wide range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, a doctor’s surgery, chemist, post office and a popular weekly market.
Excellent schooling is available locally as well as in nearby Stradbroke and Bungay.
The nearby town of Diss provides a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street, making the area well connected for commuters.
The property benefits from gas-fired central heating (including underfloor heating in the kitchen), together with mains drainage, electricity and water. EPC Rating: C. Council Tax Band: C.
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves, whether specifically mentioned or not.
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. HRL260084/2
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