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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · BT42 4EG
No longer listedListed 39 days
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Mid-terrace house Three bedrooms Living room with fireplace Kitchen with a range of fitted units Dining area in kitchen First floor shower room Oil fired central heating system PVC double glazed windows PVC front and rear doors Garden in lawn at front of property Concrete yard at rear Enclosed to front and rear Off-street parking at rear Walking distance to Ballykeel Primary School Convenient to Ballymena Town Centre Approximate date of construction: 1970 Tenure: Freehold Estimated Domestic Rate Bill: £537.52 Total area: approx.
79.5 sq. metres (856.1 sq.
feet) Homes Independent are delighted to bring to the market this exceptionally well-presented three-bedroom terrace property, ideally positioned at the top of Ballykeel 2.Beautifully maintained throughout, the property offers stylish modern décor, a contemporary kitchen and a modern shower room, making it an ideal home for first-time buyers.
Externally, the property benefits from off-street parking to the rear, while Ballykeel Primary School is also within easy walking distance, adding further appeal for families.
With its excellent presentation, modern finishes and convenient location, this property is sure to attract strong interest.
Our agents highly recommend registering your interest early to avoid disappointment. Ground Floor ENTRANCE HALL: PVC front door with decorative glazed pane and glazed side pane.
Staircase to first floor. Laminated wooden flooring. LIVING ROOM: 4.26m x 4.03m (13' 12" x 13' 3") With fireplace to tiled hearth, wooden surround and mantle. Coving to ceiling.
Laminated wooden flooring.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 5.3m x 3.09m (17' 5" x 10' 2") With a range of eye and low-level fitted units, 1 1/4 bowl stainless-steel sink unit and drainer with stainless-steel mixer tap.
Space for four ring electric hob and oven with stainless-steel extractor fan over. Plumbed for washing machine. Glazed display cupboards. Cutlery drawers. Splash back tiling. Space for dining.
Under stair storage cupboard. PVC door to rear. Tiled flooring. First Floor LANDING: With access to loft. Hot-press with shelved storage.
BEDROOM (1): 3.32m x 3.11m (10' 11" x 10' 2") With built-in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM (2): 3.71m x 2.68m (12' 2" x 8' 10") BEDROOM (3): 2.76m x 2.52m (9' 1" x 8' 3") With laminated wooden flooring.
SHOWER ROOM: 3-piece white suite comprising LFWC, WHB with built-in storage unit and shower to enclosed tiled corner cubicle. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Outside Garden in lawn at front of property.
Paved path to front of property leading to front door. Decorative stoned area. Front bounded by wooden fencing and gate. Enclosed concrete yard at rear bounded by wooden fencing and gate.
Off-street parking to rear. Outside tap. Directions 23 Orkney Drive is located in Ballykeel 2 off the Crebilly Road.
Value & comps
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