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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · KY2 6UB
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About
Duncan Laing and remax Professionals are delighted to offer to the market this lovely family home.
Situated in a popular and highly desirable residential area of Kirkcaldy, this three-bedroom semi-detached villa represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a fantastic family home with plenty of potential.
Ideally located for families, the property enjoys convenient access to a wide range of local amenities, Fife Retail Park, public transport links and major road networks, making it an ideal choice for those seeking both convenience and comfortable family living.
While the property would benefit from some upgrading in places, it offers well-proportioned accommodation, excellent potential and the opportunity for a new owner to add their own style and value over time and put their own stamp on their “forever home”.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming lounge, dining room, kitchen, convenient ground floor WC, three bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from front and rear gardens, a driveway providing off-street parking and a large garage, offering valuable additional storage or workshop space.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential this desirable family home has to offer.
An excellent opportunity for families, first-time buyers or those looking for a property they can modernise and make their own in a sought-after Kirkcaldy location.
EPC Rating: C Hallway Access to the property via an opaque glazed front door leading into what is a good-sized hallway. 2 storage cupboards provide excellent storage space.
Feature "porthole" style window to the side. Access to the WC and Lounge. Carpeted staircase to 1st floor. WC Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. 2 high-level opaque windows provide natural light.
Chrome heated towel rail. Tile flooring. Lounge (4.09m x 3.16m) A spacious front facing lounge with a large window overlooking the front garden. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Open access to dining room.
Dining Room (3.21m x 3.16m) Located to the rear of property with ample space for a large dining table and chairs as well as other dining room furniture. Large window overlooking the rear garden.
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Access to kitchen Kitchen (3.19m x 2.74m) Fitted with a selection of base and wall-mounted units, marble effect worktops and inset sink/drainer unit.
Windows to the nside and rear providing good natural light. Space for slot-in cooker. Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher. Access door to rear garden.
Landing The carpeted landing provides access to all upper floor accommodation.
Bedroom 1 (3.71m x 3.19m) This generous double bedroom is located to the front of the property and benefits from a large fitted wardrobe with triple sliding mirror doors providing excellent storage and hanging space.
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Bathroom (2.61m x 1.64m) This a lovely family bathroom fitted with a 4-piece suite, in white, comprising; WC, wash hand basin, bath and corner shower enclosure.
High-level opaque window. Radiator. Tile flooring. Bedroom 2 (3.60m x 3.17m) A 2nd double bedroom located to the rear of the property which also benefits from fitted wardrobes. Window to the rear.
Fitted carpet. Radiator Bedroom 3 (2.77m x 2.48m) The 3rd bedroom is a single bedroom and also has the advantage of a fitted wardrobe with sliding mirror doors. Window to the rear. Fitted carpet.
Radiator. Conservatory External to the main accommodation and built on to the garage is the large conservatory, ideal for enjoying the outdoor leafy views when the weather isn't at its best.
Front Garden The large front garden is laid mainly to mature bushes and shrubbery with monobloc drive/pathway and has excellent potential.
Rear Garden The rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and is laid to a combination of grass, stone chipped and paved areas offering superb potential for developing your ideal family garden.
Timber shed with lean-to greenhouse. Conservatory built on to the garage offering a lovely space to enjoy the outdoor views. Parking - Garage The property has a large detached garage and workshop.
Power and lighting fitted. Parking - Driveway The property benfits from a gated, large driveway laid to monobloc paviers.
Value & comps
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