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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · TA20 1RD
Sold STCListed 263 days
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About
Set in an elevated position on the northern edge of Chard Town, this attractive two-bedroom detached bungalow enjoys far-reaching views across neighbouring rooftops to open countryside beyond.
The property is presented in excellent condition both inside and out and benefits from a front extension housing a modern shower room, meaning the home now features two bathrooms.
The spacious lounge flows through to a useful dining area and provides access to a delightful conservatory overlooking the garden, creating a bright and versatile living space ideal for everyday living and entertaining.
The fitted kitchen offers ample space for appliances and features a double-glazed window to the front aspect, perfectly positioned to take in the elevated views, along with a door providing direct access to the carport.
Externally, the property is approached via a long tarmac driveway with an additional area laid to chippings, offering generous off-street parking.
Further benefits include double glazing and gas central heating throughout, making this a comfortable and well-appointed home in a sought-after position.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C EPC Rating: D Accommodation comprises: Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.
Entrance Hall Main entrance door into entrance hall with coat hanging space. Radiator, access to roof void, telephone point. Built-in storage cupboard. Doors to all principal rooms.
Lounge 4.54m x 3.45m Television point, tall wall mounted radiator. Double glazed sliding doors with side windows out to conservatory. Door out to dining room.
Dining Room (former garage) 3.46m x 2.33m Double glazed window to the front aspect.
Kitchen 2.59m x 2.39m Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units set beneath worktops with inset sink and drainer.
Space for fridge freezer, space for cooker, space and plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted central heating boiler.
Double glazed window to the front aspect and opaque double glazed door out to carport. Bedroom One 3.01m x 3.64m Radiator and double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom Two 3.57m x 2.45m Radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bathroom Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment over, wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity unit under and low-level W.C.
Radiator, tiled splashbacks, extractor and opaque double glazed window to the front aspect.
Shower Room Fitted with a modern three-piece suite comprising shower cubicle with mains shower, low-level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin.
Tiled splash backs, radiator, extractor and opaque double glazed window to the side aspect.
Conservatory 3.77m x 2.1m uPVC double glazed with door out to rear garden and further double glazed door out to covered porch.
Covered Porch Door into workshop, door into potting shed and opening through to rear garden. Workshop 2.52m x 1.67m Light and power.
Front A long tarmac driveway with additional chipped area provides off street parking whilst giving access to the main entrance door and carport.
The front garden is beautifully-kept made up or areas laid to lawn with a selection of areas laid to mature planting with trees.
Rear The rear garden is a lovely size and enjoys a high degree of privacy and is very well maintained by the current owner.
From the conservatory a paved area provides alovely private seating area with steps leading up to the garden.
The garden is split into several areas laid to a variety of lawn, stone chippings, flower beds and paving.
The vast selection of flower beds are very well stocked with mature planting accompanied by fruit trees. A wooden Summer house is tucked away at the rear of the garden.
There is a further area housing a raised vegetable garden. Property Information Services Mains gas, water, drainage and electric.
Broadband and mobile coverage: Ultrafast Broadband is available in this area and mobile signal should be available from all four major providers outdoors and four major providers inside although limited.
Information supplied by ofcom.org.uk Agents Note Please note the front part of the original garage has been converted into a dining room with the rear part retained as a workshop.
This has been carried out without building regulation approval.
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