Property description
A CHARMING, SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE IN NEED OF SOME UPDATING, OFFERING TWO BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION BEING SET WITHIN SOUTH FACING REAR GARDENS AND OVERLOOKING A SMALL VILLAGE GREEN TO THE FRONTThe property offers tremendous scope for improvement although it has gas fired central heating and replacement UPVC double glazing with much of the upgrading work being of a decorative nature. Offered for sale with no onward chain and early vacant possession.
location
The property lies on the southern side of Main Street and overlooks a small village green, lying close to St Michaels Church within the centre of the rural village of Skidby. The village lies approximately one and a half miles to the northwest of the large village of Cottingham where a wide range of facilities can be found and approximately three miles to the south of the historic market town of Beverley.The village has good road connections as the Humber Bridge Northern Approach Road runs immediately to the east of the village, allowing for a convenient link into the A63/M62 motorway network. The village has a local primary school and a popular public house/restaurant known as The Half Moon with secondary schooling and a wide range of shopping and other facilities being found in the nearby village of Cottingham.
Accommodation
The property is arranged on the ground and one upper floor as shown by the dimensioned floorplan forming part of these particulars of sale, a brief description being as follows.
Ground Floor
Entrance
A series of steps leads from Main Street to the front door which leads to a small entrance hall off which a stairway leads to the upper floor.
through lounge/dining room - 23' 0'' x 15' 0'' max (7.01m x 4.57m)
There being a solid fuel stove set within a timber and tiled fireplace surround and an understairs cupboard houses the gas fired central heating boiler. A doorway from the dining area leads to a rear garden terrace and a further doorway leads to a rear kitchen. A series of shelved cupboards can be found to one side of the chimney breast. Television aerial point.
kitchen - 11' 7'' x 7' 6'' (3.53m x 2.28m)
Having a stainless steel sink unit together with a limited number of low level storage units with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer if required. Electric cooker point. A doorway from the kitchen leads to a rear pantry.
pantry - 6' 9'' x 4' 0'' (2.06m x 1.22m)
With shelving to the walls.
first floor
landing
A stairway from the entrance hall leads to a small landing which is arranged centrally to give direct access to all rooms at first floor level.
Bedroom 1 - 12' 5'' x 11' 9'' (3.78m x 3.58m)
Having built-in cupboards to either side of the chimney breast together with a walk-in cupboard over the stairs which has a hatch giving access to the roof void.
Bedroom 2 - 9' 10'' x 9' 1'' (2.99m x 2.77m)
With built-in cupboards to either side of the chimney breast. South facing views over the rear garden.
Bathroom - 6' 9'' x 5' 7'' (2.06m x 1.70m)
Being pat tiled containing a suite in white comprising a panelled bath with separately plumbed shower over, low level w.c. and wash hand basin with mirror over. Heated towel rail.
external
A wide pedestrian pathway runs along one side of the property and a timber gate gives access to a small concrete terrace beyond which there is a good size lawn having a paved patio within the southern part of the garden. The garden, which is south facing, has relatively new vertically boarded fencing along two of the boundaries with low lap fencing elsewhere.
outbuildings
A brick-built store with pan-tiled roofing forms part of the property and gives overall dimensions of approximately 7'5\" x 7'5\", having an electric light and power supply installed. Beyond the brick store there is an external toilet with low level w.c. together with an electric light supply.
services
All mains services are connected to the property.
central heating
The property has a comprehensive gas fired central heating system installed.
insulation
Partly double glazed with UPVC windows and doors.
Tenure
We understand the tenure of the property to be freehold. Please note there is no onward chain and early vacant possession could be granted if required upon completion.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax is payable to the East Riding Of Yorkshire Council. From verbal enquiries we are advised that the property is shown in the Council Tax Property Bandings List in Valuation Band C.*
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All carpets, curtains and light fittings within the property at the time of inspection will be included within the sale.
DISCLAIMER
*The agent has not had sight of confirmation documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents.
MORTGAGES
We will be pleased to offer independent advice regarding a mortgage for this property, details of which are available from our Cottingham office on 01482 846278. Independent advice will be given by Licensed Credit Brokers. Written quotations on request. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
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Property Features :
- Charming Semi-Detached Cottage
- Village Location
- Overlooking Small Village Green
- In Need Of Some Updating
- Gas Central Heating