3-bedroom house · CT5 2QS
Listing removedReduced £30k (−7.1%) on 20 AugListed 375 days
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Description Entrance hall l Lounge/Diner Kitchen/Breakfast room l Conservatory Integral garage Three double bedrooms l Shower room l wc Plot size approximately quarter of an acre Built circa 1967, in a sought-after quiet location, being on a private development, the house in available for sale for the first time.
The owners purchased an additional plot to the side, which is now included in the sale. This additional plot could accommodate an extension or potential development-Subject to the normal consents.
The house is very liveable as it is, but we believe that there is great scope for any buyer to put their own stamp on the house with some minor updating.
The lounge/Diner can be located from the entrance hall and separate door from the kitchen, with large windows to the front and rear allowing plenty of natural light to brighten the room.
The kitchen/breakfast room to the rear features modern shaker style base and wall units, benefitting from a pantry, with door into the conservatory.
The conservatory is a great addition, providing a relaxing area to enjoy the beautiful garden. The first-floor accommodation consists of three double bedrooms, all benefitting from built in wardrobes.
A shower room features a walk-in shower and basin. A separate toilet is located next to the shower room.
The house is located in the ever-popular Elm Wood West, being on a private development with its own private road.
Conveniently located, being just a short walk to Swalecliffe/ Chestfield station, and a parade of local shops. Swalecliffe Primary Schools is approximately 0.5 miles away.
Easy access to the A2999 for access to the A2 & M2 road networks. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, with drive in front of garage providing additional parking.
The rear garden, is also laid to lawn, with a paved patio area behind the conservatory. A greenhouse and timber sheds are included in the sale.
Windows: UPVC Double Glazed Title: Freehold Grounds: Side plot included in sale Additional Important information The following information has been confirmed by our client and we have not verified this information-please ensure that you verify this information before proceeding with any purchase.
Our vendor has supplied the property construction information to the best of their knowledge, but they are not surveyors and we recommend that any purchaser carries out a survey to confirm this information.
Property Construction Brick walls and tiled roof Sewerage - Mains Waste Electricity Supply: Solar panels and Mains electric Water Supply - No other supply other than mains water Heating - Solar water heating and gas central heating Broadband Type - Not Known We recommend that any prospective purchaser: Check the installation types available at the address from Openreach: Check the speed and supply or coverage at the address at Ofcom checker: Mobile Signal/coverage Our vendor is not aware of any known issues with mobile phone signal, such as areas of restricted coverage specific to the property.
We recommend that any prospective purchaser: Check the Ofcom checker to ascertain coverage availability at the property: Check with your provider as to the availability of coverage and likely speeds Take your mobile on a viewing and test at the property Parking Drive & Street Parking No permit required Building Safety Our vendor is not aware of any known building safety issues or any planned or required works needed to rectify any identified defect/hazard Restrictions There are restrictive covenants which are: * that the plans, specifications and elevations of all dwellinghouses or bungalows to be erected shall be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Transferor *Maintain all and sufficient fences on the south side of each plot as marked with the letter 'T' on the plan bound up within *to repair and keep in repair the roadway known as Elmwood West and the footpaths thereof so far as the same are co-extensive with the land hereby transferred until taken and maintained by the Local Authority and to pay all charges and expenses in connection with the making up and taking over of the said road and footpaths and the sewers thereunder and to indemnify the Transferor and his successors in title in respect thereof.
We are advised that a management company exists to manage the unadopted road.
*A Transfer of the land edged and lettered A in red on the filed plan dated 22 April 1982 made between (1) Bernard Utting and (2) Peter Vesey Wells and Celia Ann Vesey Wells contains restrictive covenants-Any purchaser should make enquiries with their conveyancer as to the covenants.
Rights and Easements Our vendor is not aware of any rights of ways or easements over the property Flood/Erosion risk The property is in a high-risk flood area (as defined by the Environment Agency).
There is a stream at the end of the garden and has in the past breached its banks.
Our vendors advised that the house has never flooded since it was built (1967) and that the stream has not breached its banks since 2009.
Planning Permission or Proposal for Development Our vendor is not aware of the existence of any known planning permission or proposals for development, construction or change of use affecting the property and its immediate locality.
Coalfield or Mining Area Our vendor is not aware of coalfield below the property and has confirmed they are not aware of any other mining activity that could affect the property.
Invicta Estate Agents are members of the The Property Ombudsman Scheme. Council Tax Band: D (Canterbury City Council) Tenure: Freehold
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