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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · BR5 4HQ
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Thomas Brown Estates are delighted to offer this two double bedroom semi-detached bungalow, set back from the road and positioned behind a mature hedgerow, with the added benefit of being offered to the market with no forward chain.
The accommodation on offer comprises: entrance hall, lounge/dining room which leads to the conservatory, kitchen, wet room style shower room, WC and two double bedrooms.
Externally there are front and rear gardens, the front could be converted into a driveway STPP, and a garage to the side/rear.
STPP there is great potential to extend across the rear and/or in the loft space as many have done in the locality. Chelsfield Lane is well located for local schools, St.
Mary Cray Station and local bus routes. Viewing is highly recommended. Please call Thomas Brown Estates to arrange an appointment to view to fully appreciate the quality of location on offer.
ENTRANCE HALL Door to side, laminate flooring, radiator. LOUNGE 16' 04" x 11' 06" (4.98m x 3.51m) Double glazed sliding door to conservatory, laminate flooring, radiator.
CONSERVATORY 20' 0" x 7' 01" (6.1m x 2.16m) (approx.) (currently split into two areas-measurement includes both) Brick base, double glazed windows to rear and side, two double glazed doors to rear.
KITCHEN 11' 06" x 8' 07" (3.51m x 2.62m) Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated oven, integrated gas hob with extractor over, integrated undercounter fridge, integrated undercounter freezer, space for washing machine, double glazed window to side, window and door to rear, laminate flooring, radiator.
BEDROOM 1 13' 02" x 11' 06" (4.01m x 3.51m) Fitted wardrobes, double glazed window to front, laminate flooring, radiator.
BEDROOM 2 12' 03" x 11' 07" (3.73m x 3.53m) Double glazed bay window to front, laminate flooring, radiator.
WETROOM STYLE SHOWER Wash hand basin, shower, double glazed opaque window to side, tiled walls, radiator. SEPARATE WC Low level WC, double glazed opaque window to side, laminate flooring.
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: GARDEN 55' 0" (16.76m) Paved, side access. FRONT Shared drive to garage, potential to create drive (STPP), laid to lawn, covered entrance.
GARAGE DOUBLE GLAZING CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM NO FORWARD CHAIN FREEHOLD COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
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