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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · G83 8QQ
Under offerListed 68 days
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About
Located within a sought-after pocket of Balloch, 38 Beaton Road is a spacious three-bedroom end-terrace villa that requires a degree of internal and external renovations.
38 Beaton Road offers over 1,000 square feet of accommodation with excellent proportioned rooms and has the advantage of a brand-new boiler which has been installed within the last few weeks.
On entering there is a welcoming hallway which has a useful WC and two handy store cupboards.
The lounge is a fantastic size at over twenty feet in length with ample space for a dining area, an additional cupboard and patio doors accessing the garden.
The kitchen completes the ground floor and requires general upgrading. Upstairs the property has three double bedrooms and a shower room with a store cupboard available on the landing.
As mentioned, the property requires to be fully upgraded and external re-rendering is required. The property enjoys a level private rear garden with ample parking available directly outside.
Located within a quiet pocket of Balloch properties rarely come to market at this price point within the area and early interest is anticipated.
Viewing is by appointment through our Helensburgh Estate Agency office.
EPC Band D Council Tax Band C Measurements Hallway – 10 ft 5 Max by 10 ft 1 Max WC – 4 ft 8 by 3 ft 7 Lounge/Diner – 21 ft 9 Max by 13 ft 9 Max Kitchen – 10 ft 5 by 8 ft 3 Landing – 13 ft 4 by 3 ft 9 Bedroom 1 – 11 ft 10 Max by 11 ft 8 Max Bedroom 2 – 12 ft 8 by 9 ft 2 Bedroom 3 – 12 ft 9 by 8 ft 1 Shower Room – 8 ft 7 Max by 7 ft 2
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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About 38, Beaton Road, Balloch, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire G83
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