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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · BN2 7GH
Sold STCReduced £35k (−7.4%) on 27 MayListed 215 days
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About
An opportunity to purchase this detached 2 bedroom bungalow on a good size corner plot with a view to the sea.
The bungalow is offered with no onward chain, is in need of renovation and refurbishment and has potential for alteration and extension subject to the usual consents.
The front door opens into the delightful entrance hall which could incorporate a study area with a sea view. An arched opening leads to the inner hallway with built in storage cupboards.
Off to the right is the very spacious living room with double aspect windows to Lthe south and west with a sea view.
The Kitchen is fitted but is in need of renovation and has a west aspect over the front garden. Bedroom 1 has fitted wardrobes and similarly Bedroom 2 also has fitted wardrobes.
There is a Cloakroom with wc and washbasin together with a wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Off the rear passageway from bedroom 2 there is a Shower room.
Outside there is a secluded rear garden, and attractive gardens at the front and side with off road parking driveway leading to the garage.
There is gas central heating and part leaded light double glazing. Council Tax Band is D.
The EPC is D62 Rottingdean-s fantastic position on the edge of the South Downs National Park – a designated area of outstanding natural beauty – offers peace, tranquility, a local nature reserve with Windmill and wonderful walks.
The village is blessed with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes, a local museum/art gallery and public library.
Local shops include a butcher, greengrocer/deli, post office, veterinary services, and local supermarkets amongst others.
Rottingdean has very popular bathing beaches and the lovely Undercliff Walk for walking and cycling is a wonderful way to reach not only the Marina but also right into the heart of the City.
Nearby Saltdean boasts the fully refurbished Lido with heated outdoor swimming pool.
Brighton with its large shopping centres, fashionable Lanes, theatres, bars and restaurants, and the train station can be easily reached by using the excellent bus services taking you to the city centre within 10 to 20 minutes.
Sporting and recreational facilities nearby are extensive: there is golf at East Brighton, West Hove, the Dyke and Pyecombe, there is Horse Racing at Brighton and Plumpton, sailing at Brighton Marina and beautiful surrounding countryside in the South Downs National Park which is great for walking and cycling.
Brighton airport at Shoreham offers a convenient base for private aircraft and Gatwick is not too far away.
There are many schools and colleges in this area with two primary schools and Longhill High School in the village.
Brighton and Hove also feature Roedean School, Brighton College, Sixth form colleges and two Universities together with a number of creative arts institutes.
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