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About
Situated in a quiet position within the sought-after semi-rural village of Great Oakley, this beautifully refurbished three bedroom semi-detached home enjoys a peaceful setting backing onto open fields, whilst remaining conveniently close to local shops and schools.
Occupying a generous plot with large front and rear gardens, the property benefits from a driveway providing parking for three to four vehicles, gated side and rear access, and excellent potential to extend (STPP).
The well-presented accommodation comprises a bright living room with feature fireplace and log burner, spacious open-plan kitchen/diner, separate utility area, versatile gym/study room and ground floor WC.
Upstairs offers a generous principal bedroom, two further bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.
Further improvements include replacement windows, new fascias, soffits, guttering, fuse board and front door, making this an ideal family home in a peaceful countryside setting.
Early viewings are highly recommended. Currently awaiting updated EPC.
Entrance Hall Entered via a new composite front door, featuring exposed floorboards, staircase rising to the first floor landing, radiator, space for coat hanging, and doors leading to the living room and kitchen/diner.
Living Room (5.21 x 3.60 (17'1" x 11'9")) Recently re-plastered living room featuring exposed floorboards, double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, and a feature brick fireplace with log burner.
Kitchen/Diner (5.20 x 3.62 (17'0" x 11'10")) Modern open-plan kitchen/dining room with newly fitted kitchen, featuring windows to the front, rear and side aspects, new flooring, fitted work surfaces with matching base and eye-level units, breakfast bar island, butler sink and drainer, and ample storage.
Integrated appliances include an induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, with an under stairs storage cupboard and door leading to the utility.
Utility (2.33 x 1.23 (7'7" x 4'0")) Fitted worktop with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, door to the side leading to the patio and rear garden, and access through to the ground floor WC and gym/study room.
Ground Floor Wc (1.35 x 0.87 (4'5" x 2'10")) Fitted with a low level WC, wash hand basin and heated towel radiator.
Gym/Study Room (2.55 x 2.33 (8'4" x 7'7")) Versatile room with double glazed window to the rear aspect and radiator, ideal for use as a home office, gym or hobby room.
First Floor Landing Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking open fields, storage cupboard, loft access hatch, and doors leading to all first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom (3.74 x 3.65 (12'3" x 11'11")) Spacious bedroom with double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator and space for wardrobes.
Bathroom (2.62 x 1.41 (8'7" x 4'7")) Newly fitted modern bathroom comprising a white suite with partly tiled walls, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and electric shower, heated towel radiator and opaque window to the side aspect.
Bedroom Two (3.50 x 2.80 (11'5" x 9'2")) Double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator and two built-in storage cupboards.
Bedroom Three (2.70 x 2.37 (8'10" x 7'9")) Double glazed window to the rear aspect and radiator.
Outside Areas: The property benefits from a large sunny rear garden with patio seating areas extending to the side, useful storage shed, and gated side and rear access.
To the front, there is a driveway providing off-road parking for three to four vehicles alongside additional garden space.
The property also offers excellent potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning permissions (STPP).
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