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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CF5 5QS
Sold STCListed 201 days
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SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY THREE BEDROOMS DRIVEWAY A semi detached, three bedroom property. Entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom.
To the first floor; three bedrooms, and modern family bathroom, second floor loft room with Velux windows. Rear garden with patio, and artificial lawn. Front paved driveway and electric car charger.
EPC Rating: TBC EPC Rating: D ENTRANCE Entered via block paved driveway with parking for two cars, to front porch. Side access to rear garden.
PORCH 1.26m x 2.46m Entered via uPVC double glazed door into porch. Windows to front and side. Spotlights. LVT flooring.
HALLWAY 1.94m x 3.0m Entered via double glazed wooden front door into hallway. Doors to lounge and kitchen/diner. Stairs to first floor with glass panels. Radiator.
uPVC double glazed window to side. LVT flooring LOUNGE 3.79m x 4.43m uPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator.
KITCHEN/DINER 3.35m x 5.52m The kitchen is fitted with modern base and eye level units incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with complementary work surfaces and breakfast bar.
Fitted electric double oven and gas hob with extractor hood over. Integrated washer/dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Tiled splash backs. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring. Radiator.
Open plan to dining area with double French patio doors to conservatory. Door to utility room. UTILITY ROOM 3.1m x 3.71m An L-shaped utility room with doors to WC and storage room.
Space for tumble dryer. Radiator. LVT flooring. uPVC external doors to front and side leading to garden. Light and power.
CLOAKROOM 0.89m x 1.37m Low level WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Panelled walls. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Window to side.
STORAGE CUPBOARD 1.84m x 1.85m uPVC double glazed window to rear.
CONSERVATORY 2.63m x 3.22m uPVC double glazed windows to all aspects with French patio doors to side. Radiator. LVT flooring. LANDING Doors to three bedrooms and bathroom.
uPVC double glazed window to side. BEDROOM ONE 3.32m x 3.63m Built in wardrobes. uPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 2.65m x 4.47m uPVC double glazed window to rear. Radiator.
BATHROOM 1.7m x 2.01m A modern suite comprising vanity enclosed wash hand basin and low level WC, panelled bath with mixer shower over and glass screen. Fully tiled walls.
uPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Extractor fan. BEDROOM THREE 2.39m x 2.81m uPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator. Staircase to second floor.
SECOND FLOOR LOFT 4.03m x 6.54m Double glazed Velux windows to front and rear. Storage into eaves.
Rear Garden A spacious, landscaped rear garden mainly artificial lawn with paved patio. Boundary fence. Outside power points. Hot and cold water taps.
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