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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · G84 8RH
Under offerListed 146 days
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About
Located within the picturesque conservation village of Rhu, 1 Caldwell Place is a substantial two-bedroom upper cottage flat that has the advantage of private main door access and offers over 1,000 square feet of living space.
Internally the property is bright and airy and enjoys open outlooks to the front over neighbouring park land.
As mentioned, access is via a private internal staircase which leads to a welcoming landing which has three useful store cupboards.
The lounge is a lovely size and has an adjoining dining room which was formerly the third bedroom.
The dining room could be reinstated as a bedroom if required with the installation of a patrician non-structural wall.
The kitchen is to the rear of the property and is fitted with traditional style units with plenty of space for free-standing white-goods.
The property has two excellent sized double bedrooms both with built-in storage and the principle enjoying dual aspects.
The shower room is also well-proportioned with a large shower enclosure and vanity sink. The property has gas central heating with the boiler having been replaced in recent years.
Externally the property has an area of private garden with on-street parking available directly outside.
The village of Rhu has excellent local amenities including a wonderful primary school with the larger town of Helensburgh being a five-minute car or bus journey.
EPC Band D Council Tax Band C Measurements Hallway – 7 ft 10 Max by 3 ft 3 Max Landing – 23 ft 2 Max by 8 ft 4 Max Lounge – 14 ft 7 Max by 13 ft 3 Max Dining Room – 12 ft 2 Max by 11 ft 0 Max Kitchen – 11 ft 6 by 8 ft 9 Bedroom 1 – 12 ft 4 by 11 ft 7 Bedroom 2 – 11 ft 6 Max by 10 ft 6 Max Shower Room – 6 ft 5 Max by 6 ft 3 Max
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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