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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · PO40 9PP
For saleListed 54 days
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About
A superb opportunity to secure a detached three-bedroom bungalow set in large gardens, perfectly positioned between Freshwater village amenities and its beautiful beach in the bay.
The property offers bright, airy and well-balanced accommodation, beginning with a sizeable and welcoming entrance hall.
There are three generous bedrooms together with both a separate shower room and a family bathroom.
To the rear, the practical kitchen/diner enjoys direct access to the garden and leads through to a well-proportioned lounge, also positioned at the rear and overlooking the extensive grounds.
The home benefits from gas central heating and double glazing to all but two charming character windows.
Externally, the front garden provides off-road parking for two vehicles with ample scope to create additional parking or turning space if required.
The expansive rear garden is a standout feature, offering superb potential and abundant space for leisure, relaxation and cultivation.
Location Hillcrest enjoys a wonderfully convenient position along Victoria Road, one of Freshwater’s well-regarded residential areas, placing the property within easy reach of both the village centre and the stunning beach and coastline at Freshwater Bay.
The village offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, a leisure centre and practical services, all just a short stroll or drive away.
Footpaths and bridleways nearby lead onto miles of beautiful countryside and coastal scenery, with routes towards Tennyson Down, Golden Hill Country Park and the dramatic chalk cliffs of Freshwater Bay.
The popular sandy beach at Colwell Bay, home to the renowned restaurant The Hut, is another popular beach also close at hand.
For mainland connections, the charming harbour town of Yarmouth is only a few minutes’ drive from Hillcrest, offering regular ferry services, excellent sailing facilities and a choice of pubs and eateries.
Entrance Hall A spacious area with a useful built-in cloaks storage cupboard, together with a useful deep utility cupboard housing a 'Worcester' gas central heating boiler and space for a washing machine.
Kitchen/Diner (5.95m x 2.70m (19'6" x 8'10")) Overlooking the rear garden, the kitchen area is fitted with a range of cupboard drawers and work surfaces providing a good range of storage.
There is space for a freestanding cooker and also under counter space for another appliance. The dining area leads through to the lounge and also features double doors leading out to the garden.
Lounge (4.25m x 3.95m (13'11" x 12'11")) A well proportioned room enjoying a triple aspect with an outlook over the rear garden.
A fireplace provides an attractive focal point with potential as an open fire if desired. Bedroom 1 (3.90m x 3.00m (12'9" x 9'10")) A generous double bedroom with an outlook to the front.
Bedroom 2 (3.90m x 3.30m (12'9" x 10'9")) Another good double bedroom with a similar outlook to the front and useful built-in wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 3 (3.35m x 2.40m (10'11" x 7'10")) A third double bedroom also looking out to the front. Shower Room Fitted with a suite comprising WC, wash basin and a shower cubicle.
Bathroom With a tiled floor and part tiled walls and fitted with a suite comprising WC, wash basin and a bath with a shower attachment over.
Outside To the front of the property is a good sized area of garden partially enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with a variety of established plants and shrubs.
There is access to both sides of the property as well as a driveway providing off road parking for two cars.
The extensive rear garden is enclosed by a mixture of hedging and fencing and mainly laid to lawn to the upper area.
Moving down the garden there is ample space for a vegetable garden and outbuildings if desired further adding to the property's potential.
Council Tax Band E Epc Rating D Tenure Freehold Postcode PO40 9PP Viewing Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Spence Willard. Important notice 1.
Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one.
You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).
2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3.
Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4.
VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
Value & comps
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