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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · WN3 5HR
Sold STCListed 133 days
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About
Situated within a cul-de-sac setting, this solidly built traditional semi-detached home offers excellent potential, has been priced to reflect the need for modernisation and would be ideal for investors, first-time buyers or families looking to create a long-term home tailored to their own tastes whilst adding value over time.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, off-road parking and a good-sized enclosed rear garden.
The accommodation briefly comprises a spacious reception room providing ample living and dining space, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
Positioned just off the main living area is a separate kitchen, which offers clear potential to be opened up and redesigned into a more desirable contemporary open-plan layout, subject to any necessary approvals.
To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms together with a family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys driveway parking to the front, whilst the enclosed rear garden features both lawned and patio areas, providing plenty of space for outdoor seating, recreation and family use.
The property is conveniently located for access to Wigan town centre, local amenities and transport links.
A range of shops, supermarkets, schools and everyday services are all easily accessible, while nearby green spaces provide excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor activities.
For commuters, Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate railway stations offer regular rail services to Manchester, Liverpool and other North West destinations, with journey times into central Manchester typically between 35 and 45 minutes.
Local bus routes also serve the surrounding areas. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential this property has to offer. No chain delay. Council tax band is A.
Tenure is Leasehold. EPC Rating: D.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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About Fairbourne Avenue, Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5HR
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