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Fineandcountry.Com 31 SANDILEIGH AVENUE KNUTSFORD WA16 0AG ASKING PRICE OF £239,950 COUNTRY HOMES │ COTTAGES │ UNIQUE PROPERTIES │ CONVERSIONS │ PERIOD PROPERTIES │ LUXURY APARTMENTS fineandcountry.com 31 Sandileigh Avenue, Knutsford , A semi detached property an extremely popular and convenient road requiring straight forward modernisation. Great scope to extend and re-model subject to Planning Permission. NO CHAIN. KITCHEN LOCATION ENTRANCE HALL Within a short flat walk of the town centre, this semi detached An entrance door allows access into the hallway with stairs stands in pleasant gardens of a good size which are enclosed. ascending to the first floor with a cloakroom cuPBoard and a door Knutsford is a beautiful and very charming, totally unique town allowing access into : steeped in history, there are many wonderful boutique shops, restaurants and coffee shops. The antique shops and art galleries DINING ROOM add to its culture. It is home to the historic estate of Tatton Park, 10' 9" x 13' 4" (3.28m x 4.06m) With uPVC double glazed French containing a mansion, Tatton Hall, a medieval manor house, doors with windows to the side, leading to the rear garden, two Tatton Old Hall, Tatton Park Gardens, a farm and a deer park of central heating radiators. 2,000 acres. It is a popular visitor attraction and hosts over a hundred events annually and has lovely walks and scenery. LIVING ROOM There is excellent access to the motorway network, with junctions 12' 5" x 14' 11" (3.78m x 4.55m) From the hallway a door leads to the M6 (Junction 19) and M56 (Junction 7) motorways. into the living room with a uPVC double glazed window to the Knutsford is served by the railway station which is situated on the front elevation, picture rail , wall mounted gas fire, TV point, Mid-Cheshire Line running from Chester to Manchester (via telephone point. A door allows access into the : Altrincham). KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM DESCRIPTION 15' 3" x 6' 1" (4.65m x 1.85m) Fitted with a range of wall and base This two bedroom, semi detached property, in its original layout mounted units with worktops over, incorporating stainless steel offers huge potential to refurbish, extend and even re-develop, sink unit, four ring gas hob with electric oven beneath, radiator, subject to the relevant planning permission. The property benefits understairs storage cupboard. There are two windows which look from a large, south facing , enclosed rear garden and has a into the rear lean to . driveway and off street parking to the front. BEDROOM ONE LEAN TO OUTSIDE 15' 3" x 5' 0" (4.65m x 1.52m) A uPVC double glazed door leads The property is fronted by paved patio area which could be used into the gardens and door allows access into the: as off road parking with the removal of the hedge. There are established shrub beds. A path leads alongside the property to WC the good size rear and side gardens bordered by high hedging Fitted with a low level WC. with a gate. There is a brick built out house, ideal for storage. FIRST FLOOR LANDING TENURE With access to the lost and a window to the side We believe the tenure of this property to be Freehold BEDROOM 1 SERVICES 12' 7" x 11' 6" (3.84m x 3.51m) With uPVC double glazed window We believe the following services to be connected to the to the front, feature tiled fireplace surround, radiator, built in property; Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage cupboard. EPC BEDROOM 2 58 / 83 D 8' 0" x 10' 1" (2.44m x 3.07m) With a uPVC double glazed window to the rear, built in airing cupboard. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the agents Knutsford office : FAMILY BATHROOM Telephone 01565 621624 6' 11" x 7' 0" (2.11m x 2.13m) Fitted with a panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, window to the rear, radiator. REAR GARDEN MARKET APPRAISAL Thinking of Selling? Wright Marshall have the experience and local knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home. FINANCIAL SERVICES We can help you fund your new purchase with mortgage advice. For whole of market advice with access to numerous deals and exclusive rates not available on the high street please contact one of our sales team today on 01565 621624, pop in to chat further at our Knutsford office at 1 Princess Street, Knutsford WA6 6BY or email us if more convenient and we can discuss your requirements further. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Tel : 01565 621624 Fine & Country 1 Princess Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6BY fineandcountry.com [email protected] .
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