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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SO30 2SG
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INTRODUCTION Offering beautifully presented accommodation throughout, this three bedroom, semi-detached family home benefits from an attractive rear garden with an office, a single garage and driveway parking.
The ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious lounge, WC and a modern kitchen/diner which is open plan to the conservatory, enjoying French doors to the rear garden.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
LOCATION The property is conveniently situated within walking distance of Botley’s pretty High Street, providing a range of shops, pubs, restaurant and amenities, including the Botley C of E Primary School.
Botley also benefits from a mainline train station and close to Hedge End’s retail park and the M27 motorway links.
GROUND FLOOR The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor and doors through to all principal rooms, including the modern WC which has a window to the side.
The bright and spacious lounge has feature panelling along one wall, a full-length window to the front with fitted shutter blinds, and a built-in storage cupboard to one corner.
The modern kitchen/diner has a window to the rear and has been fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base units with a built-in double oven, gas hob with extractor over, an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, as well as space for a washing machine.
There is also a breakfast bar, and the dining area is open plan to the conservatory which has French doors to the rear garden and benefits from gas central heating, making the room suitable for use all year round.
FIRST FLOOR Upstairs, the good-sized master bedroom has a window overlooking the rear garden, with fitted shutter blinds, and fitted wardrobes along one wall.
Bedrooms two and three both face the front of the property, with the second bedroom benefitting from a built-in wardrobe, whilst bedroom three has fitted storage and drawers.
The modern family bathroom comprises a shower cubicle, separate bath, vanity wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and windows to the side.
OUTSIDE To the front there is a lawned garden and driveway parking which extends along the side of the property, leading to the single garage.
Gated, side access leads round to the attractive rear garden which has a paved patio, leaving the remainder of garden mainly laid to lawn with a decked seating area at the end.
To the side there is a useful garden office which is insulated and benefits from electrics, wired in WiFi, spotlights, laminate flooring and a window and door to the side.
There is also a pedestrian door to the front providing access to the garage. BROADBAND Copper broadband is available with download speeds of up to 21 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
Information has been provided by the Openreach website. SERVICES Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected.
Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.
EPC Rating: D Disclaimer Buyers: If you have an offer accepted on a property through White & Guard, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks.
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Value & comps
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