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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · PR9 7NS
Under offerListed 96 days
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About
Discover this charming three-bedroom semi-detached family home on Merlewood Avenue, ideally situated for a family lifestyle.
Perfectly positioned near popular local schools and a short stroll from the picturesque Botanic Gardens and the charming amenities of Churchtown Village, this property offers convenience and community.
Boasting central heating and double glazing, this home is ready to welcome its new occupants. Entrance Porch Leaded glazed windows and outer door. Tiled floor. Inner door leading to....
Entrance Hall Wood grain laminate flooring. Stairs to the first floor with useful cupboard below. Upvc double glazed side window.
Lounge - 3.78m x 3.73m (12'5" x 12'3") Upvc double glazed window to the front. Fireplace with electric, coal effect flame stove style fire. Glazed double doors leading to....
Rear Lounge/Dining Room - 2.79m x 3.78m (9'2" x 12'5") Upvc double glazed double doors to the rear garden.
(Gas wall heater – not in use.) Kitchen - 3.56m x 2.49m (11'8" x 8'2") Upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with inset single drainer 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit below.
A range of base units with cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards and wood grain working surfaces. Midway wall tiling. Plumbing for washing machine. Upvc double glazed door to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing Cupboard housing a 'Worcester' gas central heating boiler. Upvc double glazed window. Bedroom 1 - 3.86m x 3m (12'8" x 9'10" excluding door recess) Recessed shelving.
Wood grain laminate flooring. Three Upvc double glazed windows. Bedroom 2 - 2.74m x 3.86m (9'0" x 12'8") Two Upvc double glazed windows.
Bedroom 3 - 2.54m x 2.34m (8'4" x 7'8") Upvc double glazed window. Recessed wardrobe with louvred doors. Bathroom - 1.63m x 2.39m (5'4" x 7'10") Two Upvc double glazed windows.
White suite comprising, panelled bath with mixer tap, thermostatic handheld and rain head shower, shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Part wall tiling. Recess spotlighting.
Outside The property stands in gardens to both the front and rear.
The front garden is laid to lawn with borders, paved off-road parking, and a driveway to the side providing access to the garage at the rear.
T he extensive rear garden backs onto a copse of trees at the rear and is laid to lawn with established borders stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs.
Council Tax We understand from information provided by the local authority that the property is in Council Tax Band C.
This information is provided for guidance only and should be verified by the purchaser. Tenure Freehold. Note This property is confirmed to be steel-framed construction.
We would advise any potential buyer, seeking a mortgage, to consult with their chosen lender or building society to confirm their lending criteria prior to making an offer.
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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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