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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · SO19 7AW
Sold STCReduced £40k (−16%) on 25 OctListed 263 days
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INTRODUCTION Offered to the market with no onward chain, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a well-proportioned home in a convenient setting.
Requiring some modernisation, the property offers excellent potential to create a comfortable and stylish residence, ideal for those looking to downsize.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged and includes an entrance hall, two double bedrooms, a shower room, a spacious lounge, and a fitted kitchen with a lean-to utility area.
Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking and low-maintenance front and rear gardens, making it both practical and appealing.
LOCATION Bitterne has a thriving centre that offers a broad range of shops and general amenities along with its own infant, junior and senior schools and train station.
Southampton’s city centre with its broad range of shops including WestQuay shopping centre, its bars, restaurants, cinemas, amenities and mainline railway station is within easy reach.
Southampton Airport is around twenty minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also close by, including M27 links east and west bound via M3 to M25 and via A3 to London.
INSIDE Accessed via a double-glazed front door, the welcoming entrance hall features carpeted flooring, has a pull down ladder which provides entry into the fully boarded loft and provides access to all principal rooms.
Bedroom one is a well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a double-glazed bay window to the front, carpeted flooring, and a radiator.
Bedroom two is also a double bedroom with a double-glazed front-facing window, carpeted flooring, and a radiator.
The shower room benefits from an obscure double-glazed window to the side and is fitted with a shower cubicle, WC, and wash hand basin.
The lounge is a bright and inviting reception room with two double-glazed windows and sliding doors opening onto the rear garden.
The lounge also features carpeted flooring, a radiator, and a character fireplace, creating a pleasant living space.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by roll-top work surfaces, a composite sink, and an integrated oven and hob with extractor hood above.
Accessible from the kitchen, the lean-to utility room offers space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge freezer. An internal storage area provides access to the rear garden.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a metal gate onto a hard-standing pathway leading to the front door.
The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by a driveway providing convenient off-road parking.
The rear garden has been landscaped and features a paved patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining, bordered by raised flowerbeds.
Enclosed by a wooden fence, the garden offers both privacy and a low-maintenance outdoor space. SERVICES Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected.
Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard. Full Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 1600 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 115 Mbps.
Information has been provided by the Openreach website.
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