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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · BA14 8QL
Sold STCListed 79 days
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A substantial and conveniently located, CHAIN FREE, four bedroom, semi-detached period house over 3 floors, with vast and flexible accommodation, roof garden with commanding views and a traditional walled garden with gated rear access.
The impressively proportioned accommodation comprises 10m entrance hall, 7m lounge/dining room, separate reception room with bay window, large kitchen, utility area, downstairs WC, externally accessed office, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor; and a large loft bedroom with full size door opening onto a superb roof garden with near 180° views over much of Trowbridge and towards Salisbury Plain.
The property has UPVC double glazing and gas central heating. It is known to require renovation/repair of its flat roofs as well as significant cosmetic updating.
These factors are reflected in a realistic asking price and when done, will add significant value to the property.
ACCOMMODATION All measurements are approximate Entrance Hall Stained leaded glass UPVC double glazed door to the front.
Long hallway with period tiled flooring, ornate archway with plaster detailing, picture rail and partially coved ceiling. Two radiators. Electric fuse board and metres. Stairs to the first floor.
Sitting Room 3.90 x 3.60 (12'10" x 11'10") UPVC Double glazed bay window to front. Two radiators. Picture rail and coved ceiling.
Lounge/Dining Room 7.60 x 3.90 (24'11" x 12'10") Dual aspect with UPVC double glazed window to side, UPVC double glazed window to rear and sliding UPVC double glazed patio doors to rear garden.
Log burner inset in fireplace with brick back and slab hearth. Two radiators. Picture rail. Inner Hallway/Utility UPVC obscured double glazed door opening to rear. Quarry tiled floor.
Plumbing for additional dishwasher or washing machine. Wall mounted Vaillant gas boiler for central heating and hot water.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.10 x 3.50 (13'5" x 11'6") Two UPVC double glazed windows to side.
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with worktops over, range cooker included, plumbing for slimline dishwasher, space for fridge freezer. Radiator.
Under stairs storage/utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and shelf for stacked tumble dryer. Cloakroom Obscured UPVC double glazed window to side.
Low-level WC and suspended wash hand basin. Quarry tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR Landing UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Access to all first floor accommodation.
Staircase to 2nd floor loft room with cupboard under. Bedroom One 5.13 x 3.58 (16'10" x 11'9") UPVC double glazed window and bay window to front. Built-in double wardrobe in chimney recess. Radiator.
Picture rail. Bedroom Two 3.95 x 3.67 (12'12" x 12') Two UPVC double glazed windows to rear. Exposed floorboards and picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 3.60 x 2.70 (11'10" x 8'10") UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Family Bathroom Obscured UPVC double glazed window to side.
Four piece suite comprising panelled bath, WC, pedestal wash hand basin and separate shower enclosure with shower has thermostatic valve shower, aqua board ceiling and walls. Extractor fan.
Recessed ceiling down lighter. Corner cupboard in chimney recess with shelving.
SECOND FLOOR Attic Room 5.18 x 3.94 (16'12" x 12'11") Staircase from first floor landing with door opening into large loft room with UPVC double glazed window to side and UPVC double glazed door opening onto roof terrace.
Radiator. Roof Terrace 8.6 x 5.0 max (28'3" x 16'5" max) An incredible space easily accessed from the second floor loft room, open to adjacent roof terrace of neighbouring property.
Partially enclosed by scalloped walling with railings; commanding 180° views from Bradford On Avon, towards Hilperton and over roof tops to Salisbury plain.
EXTERNALLY To The Front Path to the front door with open porch with period tiled floor. Area of enclosed garden hard landscaped with planting.
Home Office 3.81m x 2.49m (12'6" x 8'2") Access externally only is an attached home office/storage room solidly built with tiled roof. UPVC double glazed door to the front.
UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Power and lighting. To The Rear Good sized paved area of garden enclosed by walling with double doors at the rear. Built-in dog run. Large garden shed.
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