3-bedroom house · HG5 9DD
Sold STCListed 205 days
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About
An attractive and well-appointed three bedroom detached cottage set amidst delightful private gardens together with ample parking and garage/workshop, located toward the head of a cul-de-sac within this prime residential location.
Windrush Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a most attractive and beautifully appointed cottage situated toward the head of a cul-de-sac within this prime residential location.
Viewing is highly recommended and with gas fired heating and uPVC double glazing the property briefly comprises; a reception hall which leads through to the sitting room with a living flame gas fire and windows to two elevations.
An arch leads through into the dining room with French doors and picture windows either side leading to the private garden.
Beyond is a garden room which enjoys a delightful open aspect and has French doors on to the south facing terrace.
A breakfast kitchen comprises a contemporary range of matching wall and base units with working surfaces and splashbacks over, an inset sink, oven with four ring electric hob and filter hood over, an integrated fridge and dishwasher and rear access door.
There is a separate walk-in pantry and the utility room has space and plumbing for appliances.
The inner hall has access to a boarded attic via folding loft ladder which offers excellent potential for conversion subject to all the necessary consents.
The principle bedroom has a refitted en-suite shower room with a large walk-in shower.
There are two further bedrooms, one which is currently being used as a study and the house bathroom comprises a matching white three piece bath suite with separate shower cubicle.
Outside a driveway provides ample off street parking and leads to a garage/workshop with vaulted ceiling and offers further potential for conversion subject to all the necessary consents.
A further feature is the private and attractive landscaped garden.
There is a terrace which wraps around from the south to west facing aspect with shaped lawned garden and deep flowerbed borders with many specimen shrubs.
The gardens will no doubt appeal to those entertaining and for those with family requirements.
The property enjoys a prime location on the outskirts of Knaresborough's historic market town where there is shopping, recreational and schooling facilities for all age groups.
There is a railway station with mainline links and the southern bypass is also convenient with the A1(M) providing comfortable daily access to the commercial centres of North and West Yorkshire.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band • North Yorkshire Council, • Council Tax Band E Tenure, Services & Parking • Freehold • Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas installed • Domestic heating and hot water from a gas fired boiler Internet & Mobile Coverage For information on Internet and Mobile coverage access the Ofcom website from this link Flooding For information on flood risks please use this link Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK Proceed out of Knaresborough on the B1615 for approximately half a mile turning left into Netheredge Drive.
Turn right into Fortune Hill and proceed turning left into Fortune Close where the property will be seen directly in front of you.
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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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