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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CF64 2RD
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Immaculately presented semi detached home with a newly added porch, converted garage providing flexible living space, driveway parking and an attractive low maintenance rear garden.
Property Summary A well presented home which has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners to include a recently added entrance porch and a converted garage which offers versatile additional accommodation.
Located on the fringe of Penarth town centre the house is well placed for access into Cardiff city centre.
Well regarded local schooling is within walking distance including St Cyres with further primary and secondary options nearby.
The first floor was originally arranged as three bedrooms however the layout has been reconfigured to create a particularly impressive principal bedroom.
Whilst the accommodation is currently arranged as two bedrooms at the first floor level, there remains excellent flexibility and a purchaser could re-instate the former third bedroom with straightforward stud partitioning if required.
The converted garage offers potential as an third bedroom (or even 4th if the first floor were re-instated). Ground Floor Entrance porch Recently added enclosed porch with glazed entrance door.
Hallway Central hallway with staircase rising to the first floor and internal doors to the principal reception room and the converted garage.
Living room Front facing reception room with coving and a central pendant light. Broad front window with vertical blinds and full length curtains providing excellent natural light.
Contemporary wall mounted fireplace with tiled hearth and mirror above. Wood floor finish. Dining room Positioned to the rear and open from the living room creating a lovely flowing layout.
Continuation of the wood floor finish and space for a dining table and chairs. Rear window providing good natural light with curtains to either side. Open doorway through to the kitchen.
Ground Floor Continued.. Kitchen Fitted kitchen with shaker style units complemented by contrasting work surfaces.
Integrated appliances include an eye level microwave and a built in oven with a four ring gas hob above.
Stainless steel sink with drainer set beneath a large rear window enjoying an outlook over the garden. Light wood effect floor.
Door with glazed panel to the utility room and an opening back through to the dining room. Utility room Practical and well laid out with further matching units and work surface.
Space and plumbing for appliances with a fitted base unit and additional wall mounted cupboards.
Converted garage Front facing room with a broad window fitted with vertical blinds and a wood effect floor finish.
Extensive fitted furniture in a light wood finish including wardrobes, base units with drawers and a fitted desk or work top area.
Ideal as a home office, additional reception room or bedroom depending on requirements. First Floor. Landing Landing with side window and access to attic space via a drop down ladder.
The attic is predominantly boarded and accommodates the combination boiler. Bedroom 1 Spacious principal bedroom with fitted carpet, coving and recessed spotlights.
Two front facing windows each fitted with vertical blinds and full length curtains providing excellent natural light.
Full wall run of light wood effect fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes, overhead cupboards and a fitted bed surround with integrated bedside cabinets and shelving.
Matching fitted dressing table with drawers and wall mounted mirror Bedroom 2 Second double bedroom. Bathroom Family bathroom finished with white wall tiling and a light wood effect floor.
Suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, wash hand basin set into a fitted vanity unit with storage and a close coupled WC.
Wall mirror above the basin, a frosted window providing natural light and a wall mounted storage cabinet.
Outside Front Newly added entrance porch and a broad brick paved driveway providing off road parking.
Rear Attractive landscaped low maintenance rear garden incorporating a paved terrace, artificial lawn and a raised decked sun terrace with space for outdoor seating.
Enclosed by panel fencing and including a useful garden store. Cold water tap and lighting.
Additional Information o EPC: An EPC has been commissioned o Council Tax: Band D o Windows / doors: UPVC double glazed o Heating: Gas fired central heating
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About 34 Catkin Drive, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan. CF64 2RD
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