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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · LA1 5HU
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About
Spacious four bedroom extended semi-detached house conveniently located between Morecambe and Lancaster, within easy reach of the 'Bay Gateway' M6 link road, Torrisholme village amenities, local primary and secondary schools, Asda and Aldi supermarkets and approximately one and a half miles from Lancaster city centre.
The property has double glazed windows, gas central heating from a 'combi' boiler and briefly comprises: front entrance, hallway, bay fronted lounge, separate living/dining room with multi-fuel burner, rear sun room, utility room, kitchen with built-in oven and hob, staircase to first floor landing, three double bedrooms, fourth single bedroom and bathroom/wc.
Outside the property, there is a front garden, driveway providing off-road parking leading to the garage and a generous size rear garden.
Although in need of some refurbishment, this is a spacious property in a popular and convenient location and will particularly appeal to family buyers.
Viewings are certainly recommended to appreciate its full potential. FRONT ENTRANCE Open porchway. Original timber door with leaded stained glass panels leading into: HALLWAY Central heating radiator.
Ceiling light. Understairs storage cupboard. Staircase to first floor. LOUNGE 3.26m (excluding the bay) x 2.88m (10'8'' x 9'5'') uPVC double glazed compass bay window to the front elevation.
Central heating radiator. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points. LIVING/DINING ROOM 3.33m x 2.88m (10'11'' x 9'5'') Multi-fuel burner. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
Glazed door into: SUN ROOM 4.24m x 2.24m (13'11'' x 7'4'') Timber framed double glazed windows. Timber framed door leading out to the garden. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
UTILITY ROOM 2.29m x 1.80m (7'6'' x 5'11'') uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Central heating radiator. Base units, drawers and working surface to one wall with inset sink.
Plumbing/space for washing machine. Ceiling light. Electric power points. KITCHEN 3.99m x 2.64m (13'1'' x 8'8'') Two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear elevation.
Further timber framed single window and door. Fitted base units and working surface to one walls. Built-in electric oven and four ring electric hob. Central heating radiator. Coving. Ceiling light.
Electric power points. STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Loft hatch access.
BEDROOM ONE 4.72m x 2.83m (15'6'' x 9'3'') uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. Central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
BEDROOM TWO 3.34m x 2.61m (10'11'' x 8'7'') uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Built-in storage cupboard. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
BEDROOM THREE 3.34m x 2.92m (10'11'' x 9'7'') uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Central heating radiator.
Built-in storage cupboard housing the 'GlowWorm' gas combination condensing boiler. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
BEDROOM FOUR 2.10m x 2.16m (6'11'' x 7'1'') uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
BATHROOM/WC 1.79m x 1.76m (5'10'' x 5'9''') uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Heated towel rail.
Three piece suite comprising bath with electric shower, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit and WC. Ceiling light.
OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY FRONT GARDEN DRIVEWAY Laid to concrete providing off-road parking and leads to the garage. Access down the side of the garage into the rear garden.
ATTACHED GARAGE 4.94m x 2.83m (16'3'' x 9'3'') Accessed via an electric roller shutter door. Two windows. uPVC rear door. Inspection pit. Gas meter. Power and light.
REAR GARDEN Combination of turf and paving. Timber garden shed. Surrounded by walls, concrete and timber fencing. TENURE Freehold SERVICES Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity, mains gas.
Local Authority Lancaster City Council. Council Tax Band C. Amount payable for the financial year 2025/26 being £2104.19. Please note that this is a verbal enquiry only.
We strongly recommend that prospective purchasers verify the information direct. Council Tax Band: C (Lancaster City Council) Tenure: Freehold
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