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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · TQ2 6DQ
For saleListed 44 days
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About
Description Offered to the market with no onward chain, this impressive detached chalet-style bungalow occupies a peaceful position towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Shiphay area.
Extensively modernised by the current owners over the past year, the property now provides beautifully presented and highly versatile 3-bedroom accommodation arranged over 2 floors, together with an additional adaptable first-floor room, generous gardens, driveway parking and an attached garage.
A short flight of steps leads to the front entrance and into a welcoming hallway, where the extent of recent refurbishment is immediately apparent.
The original ground-floor arrangement has been thoughtfully reconfigured to create a substantially larger kitchen/dining room, designed with both appearance and practicality in mind.
Contemporary white cabinetry is complemented by quartz work surfaces, integrated Bosch appliances, recessed lighting and attractive timber-effect panelling above the units.
Newly installed French doors open directly onto the rear patio and garden, creating an excellent connection between the principal living space and the outside areas.
A separate utility area is conveniently positioned to the rear of the adjoining garage.
The living room is a comfortable dual-aspect reception room enjoying plenty of natural light together with a pleasant outlook.
Also positioned on the ground floor are 2 well-proportioned bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with a newly fitted en-suite shower room, alongside a separate newly appointed family bathroom.
The comprehensive improvement programme has also included a complete electrical rewire, new flooring and carpeting throughout and extensive decorative updating.
Returning stairs rise from the entrance hallway to the first floor, opening onto a cosy central landing with useful storage extending into the eaves.
From here is a further bedroom together with an additional versatile room, both benefiting from roof windows to the front elevation and pleasant elevated views.
The additional room lends itself to a variety of uses and could make an ideal dressing room, playroom, home office or occasional guest space, allowing the first-floor accommodation to be adapted to suit individual requirements.
The outside space is another particularly appealing feature of the property, with gardens wrapping around the bungalow and extending predominantly to the front and rear.
The rear garden offers a good degree of privacy and seclusion, incorporating a level lawn, mature planted borders and a sunken patio positioned immediately outside the kitchen/dining room.
To the front is a further lawned area with established Magnolia and Apple trees, creating an attractive setting while retaining a pleasant leafy outlook from the property's elevated position.
A private driveway provides off-road parking for at least 2 vehicles and leads to the attached single garage, which benefits from power and lighting.
The garage also incorporates the utility area, adding further useful ancillary space. The location combines a peaceful residential setting with convenient access to local amenities.
Torquay Girls' Grammar School and Torbay Hospital are both within walking distance, while The Willows shopping area is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Torre railway station is also readily accessible on foot, providing useful connections to Newton Abbot, Exeter and destinations further afield.
With its comprehensively modernised interior, flexible 3-bedroom accommodation, additional multi-purpose room, generous gardens and tucked-away cul-de-sac setting, this attractive home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a stylish and adaptable property within Shiphay.
Council Tax Band: D (Torbay Council) Tenure: Freehold Broadband options available at the property include: * Standard broadband (12Mbps download, 1Mbps upload) * Superfast broadband (not available) * Ultrafast broadband (1800Mbps download, 220Mbps upload) - Networks in area - Openreach, Virgin Media
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