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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SS16 5GQ
Listing removedReduced £20k (−9.1%) on 6 MarListed 312 days
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About
**GUIDE PRICE £200,000 - £250,000** Located in the sought-after area of Cherrydown East, SS16, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment offers stylish and convenient living just moments from local amenities and excellent transport links.
The property features a welcoming entrance hallway with a useful storage cupboard, leading to a spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner – perfect for modern living and entertaining.
There are two generously sized bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a private en suite shower room, and a separate contemporary family bathroom.
Further benefits include a long lease and one allocated parking space, making this an ideal first-time purchase, investment opportunity, or home for professionals and commuters alike.
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner 16'5" x 14'11" (5m x 4.55m) Wooden style flooring, wall and base units to kitchen area, sink drainer with mixer taps, electric hob + extractor, integral appliances, spotlights in ceiling, double glazed sliding door leading to balcony.
Master Bedroom 16'5" x 10'11" (5m x 3.33m) Carpet flooring, double glazed window, built in wardrobe space, opens to en-suite.
Ensuite 7'2" x 6'2" (2.18m x 1.88m) Tiled flooring, low level W.C, sink with mixer taps, walk in shower with rainfall showerhead, tile splashback to walls, spotlights in ceiling.
Bedroom Two 10'4" x 9'10" (3.15m x 3m) Carpet flooring, double glazed window side aspect.
Bathroom 7'6" x 6'10" (2.29m x 2.08m) Tiled flooring, tile splashback to walls, low level W.C, wall mounted sink with mixer taps, panel bath with mixer taps, spotlights in ceiling.
Parking The property boasts an allocated parking space. Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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