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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · WA9 5AL
For saleReduced £20k (−10.5%) on 26 OctListed 57 days
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About
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached property is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers and growing families with the added benefit of a rear ground floor extension.
Conveniently situated in a popular residential area of St Helens, the property is ideally located close to a wide range of local amenities, including shops, schools, public transport links, and St Helens Hospital, making it a practical choice for families and healthcare professionals alike.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, two good spacious reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with direct access to the garage.
To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms and shower room.
Externally, the property benefits from gardens to the front and rear, with off-road parking to the front approaching an attached garage.
With its excellent location, generous accommodation, and the added advantage of no onward chain, we would recommend early viewings in order to avoid any possible disappointment.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
SHE260614/2 Entrance Porch 1.17m x 2.2m (3' 10" x 7' 3") Double glazed UPVC front door with double glazed windows to front and side, tiled floor, multi paned obscure doors and side panels to:- Entrance Hall 1.83m x 4.89m (6' 0" x 16' 1") Radiator, stairs to first floor,meters cupboard.
Lounge 3.71m x 3.56m (12' 2" x 11' 8") Double glazed window to front, radiator. Sitting/Dining Room 3.12m x 6.58m (10' 3" x 21' 7") Double glazed door and side panels to rear.
Kitchen 3.9m x 2.43m (12' 10" x 8' 0") Double glazed window to rear, tiled floor, spot lights, part tiled walls and fitted with one and a half bowl sink unit with wall and base units, inset gas hob/electric double oven with extractor hood over,obscure multi paned door to garage.
First Floor Landing with double glazed obscure window to side, loft access point - access to the loft is via ladders and the loft area is boarded and has light connected.
Bedroom One 3.65m x 3.24m (12' 0" x 10' 8") Double glazed window to front, radiator, range of fitted furniture.
Bedroom Two 3.46m x 2.6m (11' 4" x 8' 6") Double glazed window to rear, radiator, wall to wall range of built in wardrobes.
Bedroom Three 2.61m x 2.41m (8' 7" x 7' 11") Double glazed window to front, radiator.
Shower Room 1.66m x 2.37m (5' 5" x 7' 9") Two double glazed obscure windows to rear, fully tiled walls and having step-in shower cubicle, heated towel rail, vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath, WC.
Garage 2.42m x 8.74m (7' 11" x 28' 8") Attached brick with up and over door, two personal doors, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, water tap, plumbing for washing machine, power and light connected.
This is approached by a Cotswold flagged driveway. Outside To the front is a Cotswold paved garden with border surrounds and boundary wall.
To the rear is a low maintenance garden with gravel, flagged patio area, established apple tree and timber store. Tenure Freehold.
Agents Note To be able to purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations.
We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. If your offer is successful, the charge for completing this check is a non-refundable £40 plus VAT, totalling £48 per buyer.
Value & comps
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