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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · SP7 8FU
Sold STCListed 460 days
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About
An impressive four double bedroom semi-detached family home positioned in a quiet location overlooking green land which has been tastefully updated and rearranged throughout set on the outskirts of a popular town, yet still within walking distance of shops, schools and amenities.
The property benefits from driveway parking, garage and an outside office. Description - An immaculately presented, four double bedroom home with versatile accommodation positioned over three storeys.
Upon entering the hallway provides access to a downstairs cloakroom and into the open plan kitchen/living area with Karndean flooring throughout, useful understairs cupboard and patio doors leading out to the rear garden.
The newly installed Wren kitchen has plenty of wall and base units, an integrated slimline dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine and space for oven.
From the first floor landing is the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom to include large shower, low level WC, window and hand wash basin, and a second double bedroom/additional reception room with balcony and built in wardrobes.
From the second floor landing are a further two double bedrooms and family bathroom with low level WC, hand wash basin, window and bath with overhead shower.
To the front, a tandem driveway allows for off-road parking for two vehicles before leading to the single garage with additional unallocated parking available opposite.
To the rear, a low maintenance garden that consists of patio seating areas, flower beds to the side, artificial lawn, outside tap, gate providing side access to the driveway and a fully insulated office with power and lighting.
A side access door leads into the garage which has power, lighting and useful storage above.
Situation - Shaftesbury - Shaftesbury is an ancient Saxon hilltop town enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside.
It has a good range of facilities including supermarkets, theatre, banks, schools, cafes, inns, restaurants, small hospital, dentists, health centre, Churches, and shops including High Street names such as Boots, W H Smiths, Superdrug, and Costa.
There are local bus and long distance coach services, Gillingham about 5 miles away, has a main line railway station on the Exeter / Waterloo line.
The A303 is approximately 7 miles to the north giving access to the South-West and to London.
The cathedral city of Salisbury is approximately 22 miles, and the Dorset Coast is approximately 35 miles away. Additional Information - Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage.
Council Authority: Dorset Council ~ Council Tax Band: D Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rated: B Estate Charge: £200 p/a
Value & comps
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Returns
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