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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BT48 8PL
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About
Situated on the edge of the City, just off the Buncrana Road and only minutes from the Donegal border, this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious practical living in a convenient location ideal for first time buyers or as an investment property.
Internally, the property boasts a spacious lounge with open fire, with double doors leading through to a generous kitchen and utility area.
The home benefits from three bathrooms, including a ground floor toilet & an en-suite in the master bedroom.
Externally, the property offers off street parking, a paved patio area to the rear, and a substantial fabricated garage, providing excellent storage or workshop potential.
FEATURES: • Semi-detached house • Three Bedrooms (Master with en-suite shower room) • Three Bathrooms (to include ground floor WC & en-suite shower room) • Utility room • PVC double glazed windows and exterior doors • Oil fired central heating • Tarmac driveway/parking area • Small garden to front • Enclosed yard to rear with paved patio area • Substantial fabricated garage (Excellent storage, workshop or gym) • Ideal Starter home / investment property • Convenient location on the edge of the City ACCOMMODATION: Sheltered PVC double glazed front door to hallway Hallway Herringbone style laminate floor, decorative wooden panelling to walls, cloak room, under stairs storage Toilet - Tiled floor, WC, vanity unit with central mixer tap and mirror over, chrome radiator/towel rail, blinds Lounge - 3.6m x 5.3m (into square bay window) - Herringbone style laminate floor, open fire with cast iron design, tiled hearth and wooden mantle over, coving to ceiling, recessed lighting, double glass panelled doors to kitchen Kitchen - 4.3m x 3.6m - Tiled floor, high & low level fitted units, complementary worktops, 1.5 bowl sink unit with central mixer tap, plumbed for dishwasher, gas hob, electric under oven, double PVC doors to rear Utility room - Tiled floor, fitted low level units, complementary worktop, single drainer sink unit with central mixer tap, tiled splashback, plumbed for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, extractor fan Stairs to first floor Landing - Carpet floor covering, hot press, access to attic, coving to ceiling Bedroom 1 - 2.9m x 3.1m - Laminate floor, built in wardrobes with mirror sliding doors, blinds Bedroom 2 - 4.1m x 2.9m (to widest points) - Laminate floor En suite shower room - WC, vanity unit with central mixer tap and LED mirror over, chrome towel rail/radiator, shower enclosure with electric shower unit and PVC panelling to walls, extractor fan Bedroom 3 - 3.3m x 3.2m - Laminate floor, built in wardrobes with mirror sliding doors, blinds Bathroom - 2.1m x 2.7m - Vinyl floor covering, WC, wash hand basin with central mixer tap, bath with central mixer tap, shower enclosure with electric shower unit, extractor fans, blinds, recessed lighting EXTERIOR FEATURES: Small garden to front with mature tree Double tarmac driveway Enclosed yard to rear with paved patio area and decorative stones Fabricated garage - 4.3m x 5.9m - Roller doors, electric supply Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services.
Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Oakland Estate Agents have not tested any plumbing, electrical or structural elements including appliances within this home.
Please satisfy yourself as to the validity of the performance of same by instructing the relevant professional body or tradesmen. Access will be made available.
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