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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · LA14 5ST
Sold STCListed 104 days
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About
Conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the town centre, railway station and local bus services, this first-floor flat is an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, commuters or investors.
Accessed via its own private ground-floor entrance, the property offers well-planned accommodation including a landing with built-in storage, an open-plan lounge, dining area and fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted furniture, and a modern wet room.
Benefiting from gas-fired central heating, ample storage throughout and offered to the market with no upper chain, this attractive home provides comfortable, low-maintenance living in a highly convenient location.
Location What3Words///model.other.perky Description This first-floor flat enjoys a convenient location within easy walking distance of the town centre, railway station and local bus services, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, commuters or investors.
Offered to the market with no upper chain, the property provides well-planned accommodation and benefits from its own private ground-floor entrance.
A staircase rises from the entrance to the first-floor landing, where there is built-in storage, loft access and doors leading to all principal rooms.
The landing also houses the gas-fired central heating boiler and hot water cylinder within a useful storage cupboard.
The open-plan living space provides a comfortable lounge and dining area, with the kitchen positioned to the rear.
Fitted with a range of oak-effect wall and base units, the kitchen incorporates generous work surface space, including a practical peninsula unit, together with an inset sink, space beneath the worktop for a fridge and freezer, and provision for a freestanding cooker with a wall-mounted extractor hood above.
An additional built-in cupboard over the staircase provides further useful storage.
The bedroom is a comfortable double room and benefits from a comprehensive range of fitted furniture, including wardrobes, overhead storage cupboards and matching bedside drawers, maximising both storage and floor space.
The modern wet room is fitted with a white suite comprising a WC and pedestal wash hand basin with chrome-effect fittings, together with a shower area featuring a Mira electric shower.
The room is finished with a chrome ladder-style heated towel rail, an extractor fan and an opaque-glazed window providing natural light.
(upper pane is single glazed) Benefiting from gas-fired central heating, excellent built-in storage and a highly convenient location close to everyday amenities and transport links, this attractive flat represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a low-maintenance home or investment property.
Tenure Leasehold. 999 years from 27th March 1987. Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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