Summary - 40 Shafto Way DL5 5QS
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free modern property ideal for first-time buyers or investors needing straightforward layouts.
- Chain free freehold three-bedroom semi-detached house
- Fitted kitchen/dining room and living room with French doors
- Ground floor WC; single family bathroom upstairs
- Paved driveway for off-street parking; small enclosed rear garden
- Modern build (2007–2011) with gas central heating and double glazing
- Compact 731 sq ft footprint; limited living and garden space
- Area classed as deprived; average local crime statistics
- Council Tax Band B; low running costs
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on a modern development is offered with no onward chain and freehold tenure, making it easy to move into. The ground floor layout includes a fitted kitchen/dining room, living room with French doors and a convenient WC. Off-street parking is provided by a paved driveway and the rear garden is enclosed and low-maintenance.
The house is compact (731 sq ft) and suited to a first-time buyer, small family or buy-to-let investor. Built between 2007–2011, it benefits from mains gas central heating, a boiler with radiators and uPVC double glazing, and shows as energy-efficient on the plan. Local schools include several rated Good or Outstanding, adding practical value for families.
Notable limitations are the modest overall size, a single bathroom upstairs and a small plot, which may feel restrictive for growing families wanting larger living spaces or gardens. The property sits in an area classed as deprived with average recorded crime and hard-pressed rented terraces nearby — factors to consider for owner-occupiers and investors assessing rental demand and future resale.
Practical positives include low running costs (Band B council tax noted), excellent mobile signal and straightforward maintenance thanks to modern construction and minimal external landscaping. The sale’s chain-free status and ready-to-move-in condition make it a convenient purchase for buyers seeking an affordable entry into the area or a simple rental opportunity.
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