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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · S17 3QB
Sold STCListed 524 days
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About
Staves are delighted to offer to the market this well appointed and deceptively spacious 4-bedroom semi-detached stone fronted property full of elegance and charm.
This spacious accommodation enjoys many period features and boasts large rooms with high ceilings, large windows and also benefits from a beautiful private rear garden.
Some upgrading and modernisation is required but this is without doubt a fabulous opportunity to acquire a wonderful and substantial family home within this highly sought after location.
The property enjoys an enviable position within this most sought-after area which enjoys the convenience of a host of excellent local amenities close by, is within easy reach of Dore & Totley Train station, Millhouses Park and Ecclesall Woods as well as being within the catchment area for OFSTED outstanding local schools.
The Peak District National Park is also within easy reach. Viewing is highly recommended.
The property briefly comprises: A grand and welcoming entrance hall gives you a taste of what is in store for the rest of the house.
A large bright and airy lounge with attractive flooring, original features and a beautiful feature fireplace with gas fire offers a wonderful place to relax.
The dining room, which is currently used as an office, is again a large room with period features with attractive views across the garden from the double window.
The large Victorian style kitchen has a high ceiling with light from the side entrance and high-level windows.
The wide feature chimney breast with wooden mantel beam houses the gas hob with circulatory extractor and built in oven. There is a range of fitted base units in pine.
There is ample space for free standing fridges and freezers as well as a dining table and chairs.
Down the steps passing the rear entrance door is the convenience of a shower room with large walk-in shower, vanity sink and WC unit all finished in high gloss white cabinets and ample natural light provided from a skylight.
Next you have an enormous utility room with dual aspect windows, a sink, plumbing and space for washing machine and dryer. This versatile space could also double as a play area or hobby room.
Under the stairs you have access down to the cellars.
First Floor: From the large landing you have access to all rooms which continue to replicate the scale and grandeur of the ground floor with period features.
The primary bedroom has light flooding in from the huge bay window and a feature built-in coal effect gas fire.
There is a good-sized double room next to it that is currently used as a dressing room and a further two large double bedrooms that have wonderful views across the pretty back garden.
The bathroom has natural pine panelling and pine vanity sink. Low flush WC and roll top bath underneath a large obscure glazed window for natural light.
Exterior: To the front is off road parking for at least one car. To the rear is a beautiful mature garden with fruit trees, patio and lawned areas perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
For convenience there are two large brick storage buildings. Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
Our partner, CreditSafe Limited will send a secure link for you to complete the biometric checks electronically. A non-refundable fee of £40 per person will apply for these checks.
Once these checks have been completed Staves will issue a memorandum of sale to all relevant parties.
Value & comps
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