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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SY2 5WP
For saleListed 132 days
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About
An impressive five-bedroom detached family home occupying a desirable position within this sought-after residential development on the eastern fringe of Shrewsbury.
A particular feature of the property is the open aspect enjoyed from the first floor over local farmland, Haughmond Hill and beyond.
Offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, this substantial property is ideally suited to modern family living, with generous reception space, multiple bathrooms and excellent outdoor areas.
Picton Drive forms part of a modern and highly regarded residential development situated approximately two miles from Shrewsbury town centre.
The property enjoys convenient access to a wide range of local amenities, including schools, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities.
Shrewsbury railway station is approximately 2.2 miles away, providing direct links to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Crewe and beyond.
The property is conveniently positioned for easy access onto major road links to the West Midlands and beyond.
The area is particularly popular with families due to its proximity to well-regarded schools, including St Giles C of E Primary School and Belvidere School, both within easy reach.
Viewing is recommended by the selling agent.
The accommodation briefly comprises of the following: Storm porch, entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, dining room, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, first floor landing, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, guest bedroom with ensuite shower room, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, gas fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, double width tarmacadam driveway, integral double garage, front garden, enclosed south facing rear garden.
The accommodation in greater detail comprises: Pitched roof with storm porch giving access to: Entrance Door - Leading into: Entrance Hall - Having sunken mat well, LVT wood effect flooring, built-in cupboard, staircase leading off, radiator.
From entrance hall door gives access to: Downstairs Cloakroom - Having low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled to walls, extractor fan, radiator, LVT wood effect flooring From entrance hall double doors give access to: Dining Room - 3.15m x 3.05m (10'4 x 10'0) - Having UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, LVT wood effect flooring,CAT6 point.
Door from entrance hall gives access to: Lounge - 4.85m into door x 5.23m (15'11 into door x 17'2) - Having LVT wood effect flooring, two radiators, feature electric stove/wood burning, UPVC double glazed double doors leading out onto enclosed rear garden with side screens, Cat6 data point and TV aerial point.
Door from entrance hall gives access to: Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.64m x 3.81m (18'6 x 12'6) - Having a range of modern fitted eye level and base units with built-in cupboards and drawers, fitted marble style effect worktops with 1 1/2 sink drainer unit with mixer tap over, built-in Zanussi double electric oven, Zanussi induction hob with extractor above, radiator, integrated fridge freezer, integrated washing machine and dishwasher, LVT wood effect flooring, UPVC double glazed French doors leading out onto enclosed rear garden, UPVC double glazed window, useful built-in cupboard.
Door from kitchen/breakfast room gives access to: Utility Room - 1.98m x 1.65m (6'6 x 5'5) - Having fitted base units with integrated washing machine, fitted shelving units set to wall, radiator, LVT wood effect flooring, UPVC double glazed side door, fitted worktops with inset stainless steel sink drainer unit.
From entrance hall stairs rise to: First Floor Landing - Having airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, loft access, radiator.
From first floor landing doors give access to: Five bedrooms and family bathroom,.
Bedroom One - 4.45m into alcove x 4.09m (14'7 into alcove x 13'5 - The particular feature of the property is the two UPVC double glazed windows to front enjoying an open outlook over local farmland, Haughmond Hill and beyond, two alcoves with fitted double wardrobes.
Door to: Ensuite Shower Room - Having walk-in folding glazed door to shower cubicle having overhead and hand-held shower attachment, fully tied to walls, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, chrome heated towel rail, half tiled to walls, extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 3.78m x 3.53m (12'5 x 11'7) - Enjoying the similar aspect to bedroom one with two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking local farmland, Haughmond hill and beyond, fitted wardrobe, double radiator.
Door to: Ensuite Shower Room - Having a glazed folding door leading into shower cubicle having overhead shower and hand-held shower, fully tiled, pedestal wash hand basin, ow flush WC, chrome heated towel rail, half tiled to walls, extractor fan.
Bedroom Three - 3.38m x 2.67m (11'1 x 8'9) - Having UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear gardens, radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.30m x 2.67m (10'10 x 8'9) - Having UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear gardens, radiator.
Bedroom Five - 2.82m x 2.97m plus door recess (9'3 x 9'9 plus doo - Having UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear gardens, radiator.
Family Bathroom - Having panel bath with overhead shower and hand-held shower attachment above, glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, heated chrome style towel rail, fully tiled around bath remaining walls are half tiled, UPVC double glazed window, extractor fan.
Outside - The property occupies a particularly pleasing location in a private cul-de-sac location only servicing three property's.
The front garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, paved pathway giving access to storm porch, outside lighting, The property is approach via a double width tarmacadam driveway giving access to: Double Garage - 5.18m x 4.88m (17'0 x 16'0) - Having to up and over doors.
The garage is presently divided but could easily be turned back into a functional double garage, fitted power and light.
IDEAL wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler also providing central heating and domestic hot water. Wooden side gate and pathway gives access to: Enclosed Rear Garden - With paved sun terrace.
A particular feature of the property is a south facing aspect at the enclosed rear garden enjoys laid mainly to lawn with raised flower and shrub border.
A further side pathway giving access to door leading into utility room, outside tap, outside lighting.
Agents Note - The vendor has informed us that there is a maintenance charge for the up keep of the development and this is £128.67 per annum Services - Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are all understood to be available to the property.
None of these services have been tested. If there is a telephone installed it will be subject to British Telecom regulations.
Council Tax Band F - Tenure - We are advised that the property is freehold but this has not been verified and confirmation will be forthcoming from the vendor's solicitors during pre-contract enquiries.
Mortgage Services - We offer a no obligation mortgage service through our in house Independent Financial Advisor. Telephone our Office for further details (OPTION 1 SALES).
Referral Fee Disclaimer - Guidance from the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 requires the Estate Agency sector to address the issue of transparency of fees.
Holland Broadbridge refers clients to carefully selected local service companies, as we believe you may benefit from using their services.
You are under no obligation to use the services of any of the recommended companies, though if you accept our recommendation the provider is expected to pay us a referral fee.
Disclaimer - Any areas / measurements are approximate only and have not been verified. VACANT POSSESSION WILL BE GIVEN ON COMPLETION. Holland Broadbridge attempts to ensure details are accurate.
They do not guarantee them and viewers should rely on their own inspection and legal enquires.
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