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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · SY3 8XJ
Sold STCListed 27 days
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About
A most appealing detached chalet bungalow offering spacious accommodation, requiring full renovation, set with easily maintained gardens in a sought after area.
Directions - From Shrewsbury Town Centre proceed over the Welsh Bridge to Frankwell taking the first exit and head along Copthorne Road.
Follow this road to the next roundabout and proceed straight over onto Mytton Oak Road heading towards the hospital.
Take the fifth right turn signposted Swiss Farm Road and follow this road round to the left and turn immediately right onto Kingswood Road. Continue to the end and turn right onto Larkhill Road.
After a short distance, the property will be found on the right hand side.
Situation - The property is attractively situated in this highly desirable residential locality towards the western outskirts of Shrewsbury.
A number of amenities are within walking distance and situated on Mytton Oak Road, whilst the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is also within close proximity.
Furthermore, there are a good selection of schools in the area together with a regular bus service and the town centre offers a comprehensive range of shopping, social and leisure amenities.
Commuters will find easy access to the A5 which links through to the M54 motorway. A rail service is available in the town centre.
Description - A highly desirable detached chalet bungalow, occupying a generous plot in this much sought-after area.
Requiring full modernisation throughout, the property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a superb individual home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.
The accommodation is well proportioned and offers considerable scope for improvement and enhancement. The property is approached via an entrance porch, leading into a spacious reception hall.
The well-proportioned living room enjoys plenty of natural light from its dual-aspect windows, creating a bright and welcoming principal reception space.
The kitchen/breakfast room offers excellent potential and could be opened up into the adjoining dining room, subject to the necessary consents, to create a superb open-plan kitchen and entertaining space.
A ground floor bedroom provides useful and versatile accommodation, while a rear lobby and guest cloakroom/WC complete the ground floor.
To the first floor are two further bedrooms together with the family bathroom, providing a total of three bedrooms.
Outside - Externally, the property benefits from a generous driveway and parking area, extending to a car port and garage, providing excellent off-road parking and storage.
The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are complemented by established shrubbery beds, mature hedging and a good degree of privacy, providing a pleasant setting and further scope for landscaping.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a desirable detached chalet bungalow with spacious accommodation, with excellent potential for modernisation.
An ideal project for those seeking to create a beautiful home in a highly sought-after location.
General Remarks - Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale. Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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About 56 Larkhill Road, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8XJ
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