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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · BH23 2TW
For saleListed 34 days
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Fir Tree Cottage sits proudly on a commanding corner position which creates a larger than average garden and is perfect for extension subject to planning.
The property has various improvements including external weather boarding and a large UPVC double glazed conservatory at the rear. Further benefits include a private drive leading to a single garage.
The property is offered for sale with no forward chain. FRONT Mature hedge which provides privacy.
The remainder of the garden has been laid to lawn with a pathway which provides access to the front door. Separate pathway which leads via a timber framed gate to the rear and side garden.
Various outside light points. UPVC double glazed front door provides access to; ENTRANCE PORCH 4' 9'' x 4' 5'' (1.45m x 1.35m) Ceiling light point. Various hanging and shelving.
DOWNSTAIRS WC 4' 5'' x 3' 3'' (1.35m x 0.99m) White suite comprising a low flush WC with a corner wash basin with taps over and tiled splashback.
UPVC double glazed frosted window to the front aspect. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet.
SITTING ROOM 17' 4'' x 13' 0'' (5.28m x 3.96m) UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. TV aerial point. Double radiator. Stairs that rise to the first floor. Two ceiling light points.
Wall mounted thermostat for the central heating.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 12' 9'' x 9' 2'' (3.88m x 2.79m) Fully fitted kitchen with matching wall and base units with a roll top work surface over and built in Bosch oven with four burner gas hob and extractor over.
Tiled splashback. Matching upstands and a 1 and ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for a large fridge freezer.
Thermostatically controlled double radiator. Ceiling light point. UPVC double glazed window that overlooks the conservatory.
Newly installed Worcester central heating and hot water boiler installed in 2025.
As well as the UPVC double glazed window that overlooks the conservatory with a UPVC double glazed door that provides access. CONSERVATORY 11' 6'' x 12' 4'' (3.50m x 3.76m) Pitched roof.
Thermostatically controlled radiator. UPVC double glazed windows that overlook the rear garden. Double doors which provide access. Full power. Two light points.
Stairs that rise to the first floor; LANDING 8' 2'' x 4' 2'' (2.49m x 1.27m) Loft hatch providing access to the loft space. Smoke alarm. Ceiling light point.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 9'' x 9' 2'' (3.88m x 2.79m) UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Thermostatically controlled double radiator. Ceiling light point.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.96m x 2.74m) UPVC double glazed window which overlooks the rear garden. Ceiling light point.. Large over stair airing cupboard with slatted shelving.
Thermostatically controlled radiator. Door to; SHOWER ROOM 8' 2'' x 4' 7'' (2.49m x 1.40m) (formally a bathroom) Low flush WC with matching wash basin with taps over and storage drawers under.
Centrally located shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and handheld attachment. UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet.
Thermostatically controlled radiator. GARDEN The garden has been designed to be maintenance free, mainly being laid to shingle.
Centrally located pathway providing access to the rear gate and garage. Timber framed shed. Outside cold water tap.
Secure boundaries to all sides with timber panelled fencing making this a sunny and secluded rear garden.
GARAGE 17' 6'' x 8' 9'' (5.33m x 2.66m) Located to the rear of the property there is a parking space in front of the garage which has up and over door and personal door to the rear.
NB: The property has potential to extend STPP.
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