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For saleReduced £7.5k (−2%) on 10 SepListed 109 days
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About
Description Situated in a popular residential area of Preston, being accessible to both Oldway and Preston Primary Schools.
There is easy access to the Torbay Ring Road, to nearby towns and cities and also within easy reach of the busy suburb of Preston with a good selection of local shops and amenities.
The property is also on a bus route.
Offering flexible and spacious accommodation, this four bedroom semi detached home is currently arranged as two self contained living areas sharing a communal entrance, making it ideal for multi generational living, independent family members or those seeking additional income potential.
Equally, the property could easily be used or adapted back into a spacious family home, subject to any necessary requirements.
The accommodation includes two kitchens, two generous reception rooms, three bathrooms and well proportioned bedrooms across both floors.
Outside, the property benefits from off road parking, an integral garage and an enclosed tiered rear garden with entertaining areas, a summer house and woodland backdrop, providing a private and versatile outdoor space.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Council Tax Band: A (Torbay Council) Tenure: Freehold Two Council Tax Band 'A' Entrance PVCu double glazed obscure door and side panel leading into Entrance Hall Central heating radiator, power points, door to downstairs accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor.
Inner Lobby Door to understairs cupboard for storage, opening into Kitchen Range of wall and base fitted kitchen units, central island, space for tall fridge/freezer, space for cooker, stainless steel extractor hood, pull out larder unit, space and plumbing for washing machine.
Door to shower room and door to lounge.
Lounge PVCu double glazed sliding patio doors leading out to the rear garden, central heating radiator, power points, door to Bedroom 4 PVCu double glazed bay window to front, central heating radiator, power points.
Shower Room/W.C. Accessed from kitchen.
PVCu double glazed obscure window to side and rear, modern shower room comprising a walk-in shower with step up, glass screen and shower over, wash hand basin, close coupled W.C, chrome heated towel radiator, courtesy door to integral garage.
First Floor Landing Access to loft, power points, doors to Bedroom 2/Lounge PVCu double glazed bay window to front, central heating radiator, power points.
Kitchen/Dining Room PVCu double glazed window to rear overlooking the rear garden, central heating radiator, power points, recess with space for fridge and freezer, range of wall and base fitted kitchen units, integrated single oven, four ring ceramic hob, concealed extractor above, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink inset to work surfaces, space and plumbing for washing machine, integrated full size dishwasher, range of power points.
Bedroom 1 PVCu double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, power points, range of fitted wardrobes, door to Ensuite Bathroom/W.C.
PVCu double glazed obscure window, fully tiled walls and flooring, panelled bath, shower attachment, large fitted vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, close coupled W.C, central heating towel radiator.
Bedroom 3 PVCu double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, power points, obscure glass allowing in borrowed light to the first floor landing. Family Bathroom/W.C.
Two PVCu double glazed obscure windows, tiled walls and flooring, p-shaped panelled bath, glass screen and shower over, close coupled W.C, fitted vanity unit and inset wash hand basin, black central heating towel radiator.
Outside To Front The front garden is laid to gravel chippings for ease of maintenance over two areas.
The remainder featuring off-road parking for two vehicles, gated side access leading to the rear garden.
Integral Garage Manual up and over door, gas boiler to wall, electric consumer unit and meter to wall, gas meter to wall. Courtesy door into main dwelling.
Outside To Rear The garden is enclosed, featuring a good degree of privacy, accessed from the downstairs lounge.
The lower part of the garden features a timber built bar, with space for entertaining and garden furniture. There is gated side access leading around to the front of the property.
External power points and outside tap. A set of steps lead up to the remainder of the garden, with side borders laid to gravel chippings.
There are two further tiered banks laid to lawn backing onto woodland, screening the garden. One of two tiers is laid to astroturf for ease of maintenance with a timber summer house.
Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band: 2 x A (Torbay Council)
Value & comps
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