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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · TQ3 2BY
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Description Situated in a superb level location in the popular area of Preston, being extremely conveniently positioned with good level access to the local shops and amenities, including Tesco, Doctors Surgery, Sub Post Office and other shopping outlets.
These are all in walking distance, together with the main bus routes giving access to nearby towns. Preston beach and seafront are again within easy walking distance.
There are also good local primary schools close at hand.
A great opportunity to acquire a detached family home situated in the idyllic location of Level Preston, being tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac location!
Upon entering the property, there is a spacious entrance hallway with doors leading to the downstairs cloakroom, spacious lounge, second reception room with access to the rear gardens and a dining room which leads into the modern kitchen which features a vaulted ceiling and roof windows.
Heading upstairs, there is a spacious landing with doors to the four double bedrooms, with the master having some sea views from the bay window and an en-suite shower room.
There is also a modern family bathroom/W.C. The seller informs us that all rooms upstairs have fire doors.
Outside to the front of the property, there is a small astro turfed garden area and flower beds with a brick paved driveway providing off-road parking for three vehicles. EV Charger to wall.
The rear garden is level and of a good size, being enclosed by fencing with large patio areas featuring ample space for garden furniture, and the remainder of the garden having a few slabbed steps down to an area laid to astro turf for ease of maintenance with surrounding flower borders.
The rear garden also allows access into the garage via a bar area (currently utilised as a shed).
There is also a good-sized garage with a courtesy door to the rear garden, which houses the gas boiler and has power and light, with plumbing facility for a washing machine.
An internal viewing is highly recommended. Council Tax Band: D (Torbay Council) Tenure: Freehold Entrance Level approach.
PVCu double glazed obscure door leading into Entrance Hallway Engineered oak flooring, built-in cupboard housing electric consumer unit and meter, central heating radiator, power points, stairs rising to first floor.
Doors leading into Lounge PVCu double glazed bay window to front, two central heating radiators, power points, character feature fireplace with gas fire inset, built-in cupboards and shelving either side of chimney breast.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/2nd Reception Room 2nd Reception Room Engineered oak flooring, PVCu double glazed French doors leading out to the rear garden with side panels, character feature fireplace, power points, central heating radiator.
Opening into Dining area Engineered oak flooring, space for dining table and chairs, door back into entrance hall, feature chimney recess for display shelving and storage, central heating radiator, power points, built-in cupboard with shelving.
Leading to Kitchen area Vaulted ceiling with two roof windows and three PVCu double glazed windows featuring lots of light, range of wall and base fitted kitchen units with integrated four ring induction hob with concealed extractor above, integrated double oven, full size dishwasher, corner larder cupboard with shelving and storage space, cupboard with fitted carousel unit, breakfast bar with recess for bar stools, space for fridge/freezer, central heating radiator, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink inset to work surfaces, pull out bin cupboard.
Downstairs Cloakroom Pedestal wash hand basin, low-level flush W.C, panelling to wall, built-in under stairs cupboard, extractor fan. First Floor Landing Spacious landing. Power points.
Doors to Bedroom 1 Spacious room with PVCu double glazed bay window to front with some sea views, central heating radiator, power points, fitted double wardrobe with sliding doors, sliding pocket door leading into En-Suite Shower Room Extractor fan to wall, shower enclosure with glass door and electric shower over with tiled walls, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit.
Bedroom 2 PVCu double glazed window to rear overlooking the rear garden, feature ornate fireplace, power points, central heating radiator, free standing double wardrobe with mirrored doors.
Bedroom 3 PVCu double glazed window to rear overlooking the rear garden, central heating radiator, power points.
Bedroom 4 PVCu double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, power points, access to loft.
Family Bathroom/WC Fully tiled walls and flooring, two PVCu double glazed obscure windows, white suite comprising a bath with glass screen and mains shower over, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit, mirrored wall cabinet above with lighting, close coupled W.C, chrome central heating towel radiator.
Outside To Front Brick paved driveway providing off road parking for three vehicles. Access to garage with double doors. Level approach to front door entrance.
Small front garden area laid to astro turf for ease of maintenance with flower beds. EV Charger to wall.
Outside To Rear The rear garden is enclosed by fencing with a south westerly aspect, featuring a good degree of privacy with access from the 2nd reception with French doors out to a large patio area with ample space for garden furniture.
There is a courtesy door leading into the bar area which is currently utilised as a shed and further door into the garage.
The remainder of the garden has a few patio slabbed steps down with an area laid to Astroturf for ease of maintenance, with a greenhouse to the side and feature flower borders surrounding.
There are some sea peeps from the garden. Garage Wooden double doors. Power and light. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Courtesy door to rear gardens and bar area.
Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band: D (Torbay Council)
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About 25 Fortescue Road, Paignton
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