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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · S5 6EF
Sold STCReduced £5k (−5.3%) on 26 OctListed 82 days
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About
A spacious and light-filled two double bedroom penthouse apartment, tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just off Bellhouse Road in the popular S5 area.
Enjoying lovely open views across Bellhouse Playing Fields, this well-presented home also benefits from allocated parking and visitor spaces.
A standout feature is the impressive full-height, fully boarded loft with lighting and a pull-down ladder, providing exceptional storage rarely found in apartment living.
Internally, the property offers a welcoming entrance hallway, a generous lounge/dining room with a modern feature fireplace, a bright fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
An ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity, offering spacious accommodation in a convenient location with excellent value for money.
Entrance Hallway - Accessed via the communal entrance hall with three flights of stairs leading to this spacious penthouse apartment.
A generous entrance hallway featuring wood-effect vinyl flooring, wall-mounted ECO7 electric storage heater, ceiling light point, decorative coving, and wall-mounted intercom entry system.
Loft hatch providing access to an excellent full-height, fully boarded loft with lighting and a pull-down ladder, offering exceptional storage space.
Built-in storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Doors lead to the lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and family bathroom.
Lounge Dining Room - A spacious and light-filled reception room featuring high ceilings with decorative coving, carpet flooring, ceiling light point, and a wall-mounted ECO7 electric storage heater.
A UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation enjoys lovely open views across Bellhouse Playing Fields, creating a pleasant outlook.
The room is complemented by a modern feature fireplace and a fitted TV point, with ample space for both lounge and dining furniture.
Kitchen - A bright and airy fitted kitchen comprising a range of white wall, base and drawer units with light wood-effect work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.
Incorporating an integrated electric oven, four-ring ceramic hob with extractor hood above, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for an upright fridge freezer.
Finished with wood-effect vinyl flooring, ceiling light point, and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the car park.
Bedroom One - A spacious double bedroom enjoying lovely views across Bellhouse Playing Fields through a UPVC double glazed window.
Featuring two papered feature walls, decorative coving, carpet flooring, ceiling light point, and a wall-mounted ECO7 electric storage heater.
Bedroom Two - Currently utilised as a home office, this second double bedroom benefits from a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in storage cupboard, and a wall-mounted ECO7 electric storage heater.
Featuring decorative coving, ceiling light point, carpet flooring, and stylish panelled wood-effect papered feature walls.
Family Bathroom - Fitted with a panelled bath, wall-mounted shower with side screen door, low flush WC and pedestal wash basin.
The room features tiled walls to wet areas, wood-effect vinyl flooring, vertical heated towel rail, ceiling light point, extractor fan and an obscure UPVC double glazed window providing natural light and privacy.
Outside - The property benefits from a large communal parking area with allocated parking spaces for residents, together with additional visitor parking.
The well-maintained communal grounds and shared areas are managed by the management company, with services including window cleaning, building maintenance and external repairs, helping to provide a convenient and low-maintenance lifestyle.
Disclaimer - 1. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 & 1991: We endeavour to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible.
However, please take them as indicative only, made as a result of a visual inspection of the property and from information supplied by the vendor. 2. MEASUREMENTS are taken with an electronic device.
If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction by taking your own measurements upon viewing. 3.
No services, apparatus, equipment, fixtures or fittings have been tested by United Homes so we cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose.
A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Trades person, Surveyor or Solicitor. 4. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller.
United Homes has not had sight of the title documents and has not checked the tenure or the boundaries with the Land registry. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Solicitor.
United Homes accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. 5.
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