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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BL9 8LY
Sold STCListed 337 days
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An interesting proposition, 16 Blackley Close is an extended semi detached home in a cul-de-sac position adjacent to Unsworth Primary School that is being offered for sale with no onward chain.
The property does require some cosmetic improvement works but does have a much larger than average plot size and therefore offers excellent potential to extend further to create a sizeable family home (subject to permissions).
The property does have an air source heat pump heating system and upvc double glazing and the accommodation briefly comprises: entrance porch, inner hall, lounge, conservatory, kitchen, integral garage, first floor landing, three bedrooms, shower room and converted loft room accessed via the third bedroom.
To the outside there are generous garden areas to the front and rear with a block paved driveway leading to the garage. The rear gardens do have substantial timber sheds and a greenhouse.
Tenure - Leasehold 999 years from 1964 Ground Rent tbc Council Tax Banding C EPC Rating D Entrance Porch - Leading to...
Inner Hall - with access to the first floor, cloak cupboards with mirrored doors plus additional understairs storage.
Lounge - Living flame coal effect fire in ornate surround with built in cupboards and shelving. Patio doors leading onto the conservatory. Access to kitchen.
Kitchen - Range of wall & base units in gloss white with mixed gloss grey wall cupboards and contrasting worktops incorporating a single drainer sink unit.
Induction hob, integrated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and concealed washing machine. Window to the front and access into garage.
Conservatory - With upvc double glazed windows and access onto the rear gardens. First Floor Landing - Access to bedrooms and shower room. Main Bedroom - Window to the rear.
Bedroom Two - Window to the rear. Bedroom Three - Window to the front and spiral staircase providing access to the loft room.
Shower Room - Three piece suite comprising: a low flush w.c., wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Window to the front.
Loft Room - Professional conversion with two velux windows to the front and window to the rear. Laminate flooring. Garage - With remotely operated up and over door.
Hot water storage tank and associated controls. Outside - The property does have a sizeable plot with ample room to extend to the front, side and rear (subject to approvals).
There is a blockpaved driveway leading to the garage. The rear gardens do have two timber sheds and a greenhouse.
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