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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · SN12 7AE
Sold STCListed 347 days
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About
Lock and Key independent estate agents are pleased to offer this attractive and spacious two double bed semi detached bay fronted property believed to be built in 1914 with lovely charming character features situated going out on the favoured Lacock side of town.
Based on two floors the accommodation comprises, an entrance hall, living room with lovely bay fronted window, dining room and a cast iron style fireplace, fitted kitchen, inner passage with a useful utility/boot area and a W/C.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom suite.
Externally is open front block paved, with parking, side access and an enclosed rear garden with a useful detached home office (with its own heating and fiber internet) and the old garage (now turned into a workshop/store) with power connected.
Additional features include gas heating and double glazing where stated. Viewing is strongly recommended.
Situation - Going out on the Lacock side of the town within an established residential area, the property lies close to a range of local amenities which include veterinary surgery, launderette, hairdressers, supermarket, 'convenience' store, and public house, whilst the centre of Melksham with its range of facilities including swimming pool/fitness centre, library and 'bus services to surrounding towns lies just over one mile away with primary schools available in Lowbourne about half a mile distant.
Neighbouring towns include Calne, Corsham, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge and Chippenham with the latter having the benefit of main line rail services.
The City of Bath with its many facilities lies some ten miles distant whilst access to the M4 at junction 17 lies three miles north of Chippenham. Accommodation - Entrance door.
Entrance Hall - Radiator, stairs rising to first floor landing, door to: Living Room - Bay fronted windows, open fireplace, radiator.
Dining Room - Double glazed window to side, rear window into inner passage, under stair store cupboard.
Kitchen - Drawer and base units, eye level cupboards, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, three windows, radiator, door to: Inner Passage, Boot Area & W/C - Tiled floor, door to side access, door to rear, door to W/C.
First Floor Landing - Doors to: Loft room, ladder and boarding. Spacious Family Bathroom - Low level W/C, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator, bath, double glazed window.
Bedroom One - Three double glazed windows, radiator. Bedroom Two - Double glazed windows to rear, radiator. Externally & Parking - Ample Drive parking. Wokshop/Store - Door opening, power connected.
Rear Garden - Lovely garden, laid to lawn, patio area, fully enclosed. Useful Studio / Cabin - Detached. Power connected, hard wired data.
Directions - From the agents office proceed to the High Street and turn left, continue to the roundabout and turn right into Lowbourne, follow the road to the next roundabout and continue across into Sandridge Road, continue into Forest Road and follow down where the property can be found on the right hand side.
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