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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SO42 7UA
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About
2 Butts Cottages is a characterful family home set back from Mill Lane behind a pretty side garden. It has been in the same ownership since it was built in 1973.
Ground Floor A part-glazed front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor and useful storage beneath.
The boiler and coats cupboard along with a cloakroom with WC lead off the hall. The sitting room is a bright, generous space.
Windows overlook the front aspect and a brick fireplace with tiled hearth makes a natural focal point. The dining room enjoys a dual aspect over the garden and front aspect.
The kitchen has a range of wall and base units, space for a fridge, cooker and washing machine, and two windows overlooking the path to the rear garden.
A walk-in larder with space for a freezer adds valuable storage. Beyond, a rear lobby with built-in shelving gives access to the side of the property via a covered entrance.
First Floor The landing has an airing cupboard, a further large walk-in storage cupboard and loft access via ceiling hatch and extendable ladder.
The principal bedroom is a lovely dual aspect double room, with a bay window to the side and a further window overlooking the garden. It also benefits from a built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom two is another comfortable double, with a built-in wardrobe and a pleasant outlook over the front garden.
The bathroom comprises a panelled bath with shower over, a pedestal wash basin and a WC. Second Floor A turning staircase, lit by a roof light, rises to the second floor.
Bedroom three is a characterful room beneath the eaves with a Velux window and a gable window. It is ideal as a guest room, study or hobby room.
A walk-in eaves wardrobe provides excellent storage and additional loft access. Outside The cottage is approached through a front garden laid mainly to flagstones and edged with established shrubs.
A gate leads to the side, where a covered entrance gives sheltered access to the rear lobby.
The courtyard-style rear garden is enclosed by picket fencing and screened by mature planting, giving a good degree of privacy.
There is a detached timber workshop with windows to two sides and power, suitable for a hobby room, home office or studio subject to any necessary works.
There is also a driveway, which provides off-road parking. TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND: D EPC RATING: Current ~ D57 Potential ~ C71 SERVICE: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
HEATING: Gas fired central heating.
Value & comps
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Returns
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