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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BT23 5BN
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Three-bedroom semi-detached home in an established residential location Spacious living room with feature open fireplace Fitted kitchen and ground-floor shower room New uPVC double glazing installed in 2018 New oil-fired boiler and hot water tank installed in 2026 Radiators and heating controls upgraded in 2018, with cavity wall insulation added in 2005 Driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles Good-sized, enclosed south-facing rear garden with useful outhouse/utility area Situated within the popular De Wind Drive area of Comber, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers well-proportioned accommodation, generous outside space and an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to update and personalise the property to their own taste.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, spacious living room with feature open fireplace, fitted kitchen, rear hall and a useful shower room.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, including two well-proportioned doubles.
The property has also benefited from a number of practical upgrades over the years, including cavity wall insulation installed in 2005, new uPVC double glazing and upgraded radiators and heating controls in 2018, together with a new oil-fired boiler and hot water tank installed in 2026.
Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles, together with a lawned front garden bordered by mature hedging.
To the rear is a particularly good-sized, south-facing garden, predominantly laid in lawn with a paved area and enclosed by fencing.
A covered rear area leads to a useful outhouse which is plumbed for a washing machine and provides additional utility and storage space.
While the property would benefit from some modernisation, it offers excellent potential and should appeal to first-time buyers, young families or purchasers looking for a home they can improve over time.
Accommodation Comprises: Entrance Hall Wood laminate flooring.
Living Room 4.42 x 3.76 (14'6" x 12'4") Bright and spacious reception room with wood laminate flooring and feature open fireplace with tiled mantle, surround and hearth.
Kitchen 3 x 2.78 (9'10" x 9'1") Fitted with a range of high and low level units, wood-effect work surfaces and stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.
Space for freestanding cooker, vinyl flooring, part tiled walls, recessed spotlighting and useful understairs storage. Rear Hall Vinyl flooring and additional storage.
Access to shower room and rear of property. Shower Room White suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and enclosed shower cubicle with electric shower.
Part tiled walls and vinyl flooring. First Floor Bedroom 1 4.6 x 3.2 (15'1" x 10'5") Generous double bedroom with built-in storage.
Bedroom 2 2.85 x 3.3 (9'4" x 10'9") Well-proportioned double bedroom with outlook to the rear.
Bedroom 3 2.78 x 2.43 (9'1" x 7'11") Outhouse Useful additional utility/storage space, plumbed for washing machine with space for fridge freezer and tumble dryer and outside tap.
Outside Front: Driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, paved pathway, lawned garden and mature hedging.
Rear: Particularly good-sized enclosed garden with an extensive lawn, paved area and mature planting. The garden enjoys a southernly aspect and outside lighting.
Value & comps
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