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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE5 4EL
Sold STCListed 123 days
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About
A great opportunity to purchase this DOUBLE FRONTED SEMI DETACHED property located on the popular WICKLOW DRIVE. The house comprises of a hallway, lounge, dining kitchen to the ground floor.
On the first floor there are THREE BEDROOMS and a shower room. The property boasts a GOOD SIZED REAR GARDEN and has scope to extend subject to the usual planning consents.
There is also a LEAN TO, at the side of the house currently used as a utility and storage room. To the front of the property there is a DRIVEWAY providing parking.
Well positioned for a range of well regarded local schools, making it an excellent choice for growing families.
Leicester General Hospital is close by, and there are also local shops, amenities and reliable transport links into Leicester City Centre.
Entrance Hall - Double glazed front door, two frosted double glazed windows to front aspect, two radiators, spot lights staircase rising to first floor.
Lounge - 4.72 x 3.63 (15'5" x 11'10") - Electric fireplace, coving, two radiators, two double glazed windows to front and rear aspects.
Dining Kitchen - 4.89 x 3.12 (16'0" x 10'2") - Fitted units with worktops, 'Neff' electric hob extractor above, sink with drainer, integrated double oven, under stairs cupboard, spot lights, space for fridge freezer, radiator, cupboard housing boiler, double glazed window to front aspect and pair of double glazed doors to rear aspect leading into garden.
Other Aspect - Landing - Access to loft, spot lights, double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bedroom One - 4.04 max x 3.30 (13'3" max x 10'9") - Fitted wardrobe, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.
Bedroom Two - 3.28 x 2.92 (10'9" x 9'6") - Fitted wardrobe, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect. Bedroom Three - 2.71 x 1.69 (8'10" x 5'6") - Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect.
Shower Room - 2.17 x 1.76 (7'1" x 5'9") - Shower cubicle with mains shower, low level W/C, vanity unit, heated towel rail, tiled walls, spot lights, frosted double glazed window to rear aspect.
Outside - Good size rear garden with slabbed seating area and decking areas, steps down to lawned garden with mature shrubs hedges and plants, shed, water tap.
To the front of the house is a driveway providing off street parking and a low brick wall.
Lean To - 4.19 x 1.85 (13'8" x 6'0") - Door to front aspect, plumbing for washing machine, power, double glazed door to rear aspect. Free Valuation - Thinking of selling?
We would be delighted to provide you with a free market appraisal/valuation of your own property.
Please contact Barkers to arrange a mutually convenient appointment on Tel: General Remarks - We are unable to confirm whether certain items in the property are in fully working order (i.e.
gas, electric, plumbing etc.) The property is offered for sale on this basis. Prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property and commission expert reports where appropriate.
Barkers Estate Agents have a policy of seeking to obtain any copy guarantees / invoices relating to works that may have been carried out by a previous or existing owner.
Please ask one of our staff members to check files for any relevant documentation that have come to our attention.
Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any items shown are included in the sale with the property.
MORTGAGES Barkers Estate Agents offer the services of an independent mortgage and financial adviser. Please ask an advisor for further information.
VIEWING TIMES Viewing strictly by appointment through Barkers Estate Agents.
Hours of Business: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Aml Disclaimer - In accordance with current Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Legislation, all buyers are required to complete identity and verification checks.
These checks are carried out on our behalf of Moverly, our approved AML provider. A £50 fee (incl. vat) covers required data and any manual checks.
This must be paid before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The fee is non-refundable and paid directly to Moverly. We receive a portion of this fee for facilitating the checks
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