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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DT1 2LU
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Summary The property comprises three generous bedrooms and family bathroom on the first floor. There is a lounge, dining room, kitchen, sun room/utility and shower room on the ground floor.
There is the added bonus of a south facing rear garden and driveway parking.
Description Situated in the popular area of Victoria Park close to the hospital, schools and a range of other amenities, lies this three bedroom home.
The property comprises three generous bedrooms and family bathroom on the first floor. There is a lounge, dining room, kitchen, sun room/utility and WC on the ground floor.
There is the added bonus of a south facing rear garden and driveway parking.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall A double glazed front door leads into the entrance hall with a double glazed window to the side aspect, a radiator, a telephone point, stairs to the first floor, an understairs cupboard and doors to the lounge and the kitchen.
Lounge 12' 11" x 11' 11" ( 3.94m x 3.63m ) A door leads from the entrance hall into the lounge with a double glazed window to the front aspect, a radiator and an open fireplace.
Kitchen 13' 2" x 6' 11" ( 4.01m x 2.11m ) A door leads from the entrance hall into the fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, an electric oven with a gas hob and a cookerhood over, space or a fridge/freezer, a double glazed window to the side aspect and doors leading into the conservatory and the dining room.
Dining Room 13' x 10' 11" ( 3.96m x 3.33m ) A door leads from the kitchen into the dining room with a radiator, a television aerial socket and a double glazed window to the rear aspect looking into the conservatory.
Conservatory 14' 10" x 5' 7" ( 4.52m x 1.70m ) A door leads from the kitchen into the conservatory which is of a UPVC construction with a double glazed window to the rear aspect, a door leading out onto the rear garden and a door into the shower room.
Shower Room A door leads from the conservatory into the shower room with a WC, a wash hand basin, a wetroom style shower, a radiator and double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects.
First Floor First Floor Landing Stairs lead up from the ground floor to the first floor landing with a double glazed window to the side aspect, loft access and doors to all three bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom 1 13' x 10' 11" ( 3.96m x 3.33m ) A door leads from the first floor landing into bedroom 1 with a double glazed window to the rear aspect, a radiator and built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 12' 11" x 12' ( 3.94m x 3.66m ) A door leads from the first floor landing into bedroom 2 with a double glazed window to the front aspect, built in wardrobes, a radiator and a television aerial socket.
Bedroom 3 10' x 6' 11" ( 3.05m x 2.11m ) A door leads from the first floor landing into bedroom 3 with a double glazed window to the rear aspect, a radiator and built in wardrobes.
Bathroom 6' x 5' 10" ( 1.83m x 1.78m ) A door leads form the first floor landing into the bathroom with a WC, a wash hand basin, a bath with a shower above, a radiator, a shaver point and an extractor fan.
Outside Space Front Garden The front garden is laid to paving allowing the parking of a vehicle via a dropped kerb with side access on the right hand side leading to the garage and the rear garden.
Rear Garden A door leads out of the conservatory onto the rear garden which is laid to a patio allowing for alfresco dining.
A further lawn bordered with a path leads down the side of the garage and to a further outbuilding.
Agents Note The property is situated between the Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester Middle School and The Thomas Hardye School, close to a wide range of shops, leisure facilities and other amenities.
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Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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About 53, Louise Road, Dorchester
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