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Listing removedReduced £25k (−6.3%) on 19 JulListed 149 days
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About
Summary Offered with no onward chain this charming extended detached house provides the potential to make the perfect home for growing families.
Situated on the popular st johns estate the property is ideal for local schools, various shops, bus routes and the A12/A120.
Description ' Entrance The property is entered via the obscure double glazed front door leading to: Entrance Hall Obscure double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, stairs rising to the first floor and a door leading to: Dining Room Double glazed sliding patio doors opening onto the rear garden, radiator, doors to the kitchen and inner hallway and open access leading to: Living Room Double glazed window to the front aspect, gas fireplace feature and a radiator.
Kitchen Obscure double glazed side door to the side path and rear garden, double glazed window to the rear aspect, one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer-tap inset to the worktop, tiled splashbacks, wall and floor mounted cupboards and drawers, integral fridge, built-in electric oven with four-ring induction hob, plumbing for a washing machine, and a chrome heated towel rail.
Inner Hallway Obscure double glazed side door opening onto the rear garden, built-in understairs cupboard, radiator and doors leading to; Cloakroom Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, low level WC, wash hand basin with mixer-tap and a radiator.
Bedroom Four / Study Double glazed sliding patio doors to the side opening onto the rear garden and a double glazed window to the rear aspect.
First Floor Landing Double glazed window to the rear aspect, access to the loft and doors leading to; Bedroom One Double glazed window to the front aspect, built-in wardrobes and a radiator.
Bedroom Two Double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Bedroom Three Double glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in cupboard (housing the Viessmann boiler and water tank) and a radiator.
Shower Room Obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect, double shower cubicle with Triton electric shower and adjustable shower head, wash hand basin with mixer-tap and cupboard under, radiator, part aqua-boarded walls and part tiled walls.
Separate Wc Obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect and a low level WC.
Rear Garden The generous rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio, 2 x wooden sheds, external tap and further access via the front gate and side path.
Garage Electric roller door to the front, obscure double glazed door to the rear garden, gas and electric meters with power and lighting connected.
Driveway The substantial driveway can be found to the front of the property providing off road parking for several vehicles. 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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