Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 20 Rack Close Road, Alton, a cozy and compact terraced type home with 2 bed in the GU34 1JJ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band C.
This classic property was built 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 67 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £468,000 and a rental potential of £3,042 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 31, 2008. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A late Victorian cottage within a terrace of 5 homes in a sought after road with the added bonus of a modern garage fronting Kingsland Road at the rear. The property is within the vicinity of Westbrooke Gardens, the Market Square and the town centre. Believed to date from between 1870 and 1896, the cottage features a gabled end and westerly aspect rear garden. Characteristics include high ceilings, coving, white panelled internal doors with brass finished handles, open fireplace with the cottage also lending itself to further improvement. Heating is via a gas system with radiators.
Rack Close Road consists of cottages and houses mostly dating from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The area lies directly adjacent to Alton town centre, which can be approached by a level walk through the adjacent Westbrooke Gardens. In addition to a diverse range of shops, the town also has an enlarged Sainsbury's store, an M&S Simply Food store and mainline station (Waterloo Line). An intricate network of town footpaths also lead to the water meadows beside the Wey stream.
ENTRANCE HALL
20'6" X 12' LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
GALLERIED LANDING
2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
GARAGE
DELIGHTFUL GARDENS
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall via replacement part double glazed white panelled front door. Quarry tiled floor, front window. Slimline electric heater. Part glazed panelled door to
Sitting/Dining Room20'6" x 12' (6.25m x 3.66m). including stairway and open jointed natural brick open fireplace with matching raised hearth and wooden mantelpiece. Double glazed front aspect. 2 radiators, thermostat, TV and telephone points. Part glazed pine door to
Kitchen11'7" x 10'7" (3.53m x 3.23m). Overlooking rear garden. Integrated with Hotpoint 6115 electric oven and inset gas hob within fitted range of laminated onyx style worktops with inset stainless steel single drainer sink, extensive floor cupboards, drawer unit, corner broom cupboard and matching wall cabinets with bevelled glass double display unit, tiled splashbacks. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing maching, space for fridge/freezer. Slate-effect vinyl tiled floor, radiator, telephone socket. Wall-hung Worcester Heatslave 9-24 gas combination boiler with integrated constrols. Half glazed door to sun terrace/rear garden.
First Floor
Galleried Landing approached from Sitting/Dining room via ornate spindle balustrated stairs turning to landing. Spindle gallery, 2 wall light points, radiator. Hatch to loft.
Bedroom 112' x 11' (3.66m x 3.35m). including linen cupboard. 2 double glazed windows overlooking Willow Court, radiator, telephone point.
Bedroom 211'8" x 10'8" (3.56m x 3.25m). including fitted double wardrobe with arched linen screening. Secondary glazed rear window overlooking rear gardens. Pine floorboards, radiator.
Bathroom9'1" x 4'7" (2.77m x 1.4m). excluding basin recess. Rear Velux double glazed roof light. Suite with chrome finish fittings of tongued and grooved effect panel bath with Mira 415 shower fitment, recessed pedestal washbasin and WC. Part-tiled walls, 2 wall light points and ceiling light on separate switches, radiator, cork tiled floor, utensils' shelf, separately switched extractor fan.
Outside
Garage18'4" x 9'11" (5.59m x 3.02m). Situated adjacent to Kingsland Road at the rear. With brick elevations under a pitched roof. Up and over door, 2 strip lights, double power point, fuse box, fitted rear worktop and shelves. Ledged and braced timber personal door to rear garden.
Gardens are a delightful feature of the property. A Japanese crab apple flowering tree is a focal point of the front which is enclosed with ornate metalwork railing topped brick walls containing paving with shingle borders. Electric and gas meter boxes. The part-walled and attractively planned rear garden meatures 78' x 13' (23.77m x 3.96m) including the garage. There is paving with brick detailing with brick flower boxes, ferns, flowering cherry wedding cake tree, brick steps and clematis. Covered housing outside tap with brick steps leading to the 3 gentle tiers, also low height juniper wigella, euonymus, cottoneaster, raspberry bed and trellis work screen. Circular brick spring bulb feature. Rear path and timber gate leading to Kingsland Road.
Directions From M&S Simply Food corner at the western end of High Street, Alton, proceed away from the town towards the Butts Green. By Caffyns Ford garage, turn right into Ackender Road. Turn first right into Rack Close Road. Number 20 is on the left.
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Property Data
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Tax band C
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137 sqm plot
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Schools and stations
The Butts Primary School
0.2mi
Chawton Church of England Primary School
0.7mi
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
0.8mi
Alton Infant School
1.0mi
Bentley (Hants.) Station
5.7mi
Petersfield Station
9.4mi
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Renovation improvements
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New Kitchen
This could increase your home value by
£15,000
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New Bathroom
This could increase your home value by
£5,000
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Air Conditioning
This could increase your home value by
£7,000
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Greener Home
This could increase your home value by
£5,000
Strengths
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Strength: Freehold ownership
This property has the support and stability of full freehold ownership.
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Strength: Good price per square metres
The most similar local properties have a comparable price per square metre.
Frequently asked questions
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How much is 20 Rack Close Road, Alton worth?
20 Rack Close Road, Alton is now worth £468,000 according to our Mouseprice AVM.
If you would like to book a free agent valuation for 20 Rack Close Road, Alton - click click here to get a valuation with no strings attached.
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What is the rental value of 20 Rack Close Road, Alton?
The current rental valuation for this property is £3,042 per month, within a price range of £2,738 and £3,346.
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How many bedrooms does 20 Rack Close Road, Alton have?
This property has 2 bedrooms. Search for nearby properties with 2 bedrooms - for sale and to rent.
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What are the nearest schools and stations to 20 Rack Close Road, Alton?
Nearby schools in include
The Butts Primary School, Chawton Church of England Primary School, Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Amery Hill School, Alton Infant School
Nearby stations in include
Alton Station, Bentley (Hants.) Station, Liss Station, Liphook Station, Petersfield Station.
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What type of property is 20 Rack Close Road, Alton
This is a Terraced property. There are 15 other Terraced properties on RACK CLOSE ROAD, and 23 in total.
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When was 20 Rack Close Road, Alton built? How old is 20 Rack Close Road, Alton?
20 Rack Close Road, Alton was was built between 1930-1949.
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