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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · S71 1XJ
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About
Very well presented two bedroom semi detached bungalow. Detached garage measuring 19’8’’ x 9’4’’. Generous sized low maintenance landscaped gardens. Excellent long range views.
Well equipped kitchen & shower room. Maintained to high standards. Popular cul-de-sac location. No upper vendor chain.
The accommodation comprises: GROUND FLOOR Side entrance having a PVC double glazed entrance door to the ‘L’ SHAPED HALLWAY having a central heating radiator, wood effect floor covering, covings and a useful built in store cupboard ideal for shoes, coats etc LOUNGE DINER 15’6’’ X 10’6’’ maximum, located to the front, attractively presented and having as its main focal point an Adams style marble effect fireplace and hearth with a fitted Vallour electric coal effect fire, UPVC sill, vertical blinds, three twin bulb wall lights, covings and a central heating radiator FULLY TILED KITCHEN 7’9’’ X 7’8’’ superbly equipped with a Howdens range of fitted base and wall units with marble effect worktop surfaces incorporating a white sink unit and drainer with mixer taps, having an integrated Lamona clothes washer, there is a freestanding gas cooker with grill, a four ring gas hob with glass cover, a freestanding Indesit fridge freezer, four soft close drawers, vertical blind, covings and wood effect floor coverings REAR BEDROOM ONE 11’8’’ X 10’7’’ including the fitted furniture on one wall consisting of wardrobes with four sliding doors (two mirrored), offering high and low level hanging space, shelving and wire sock drawer baskets, PVC sill, covings, two single bulb wall lights and a central heating radiator REAR BEDROOM TWO 8’3’’ X 7’10’’ (9’ maximum) having a large patio door with fixed side panel affording the view and having plenty of natural light, vertical blind, covings and a central heating radiator FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM 7’7’’ X 4’9’’ having a white suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower on a chrome riser, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps, low flush WC, ceramic tiled floor, obscure glazed window and a central heating radiator.
The shower room houses the loft hatch.
The wall mounted Ideal central heating boiler is located in the loft which provides some storage OUTSIDE The property is ideally situated on this very pleasant cul-de-sac off Newhill Road.
The property occupies a generous sized plot with well established landscaped gardens, completely designed with low maintenance in mind.
There is a block paved drive providing off-road parking and access to a DETACHED GARAGE 19’8’’ X 9’4’’ of sectional concrete construction, having a metal up and over entrance door, flagged floor and a double power point.
The block paving extends between the bungalow and the garage, and continues as a pathway along the front elevation.
The front garden is enclosed behind decorative wrought iron fencing, with a hand gate from the drive into the side garden. The front garden has borders finished in gravel.
External meter boxes and external light to the gable of the bungalow.
Between the bungalow and the garage, there is a wrought iron gate that gives access into the rear garden where there is a wide flagged patio immediately adjoining the rear elevation, from where the long range views can be enjoyed.
From the patio, there is access between two raised planting borders onto a levelled garden, completely covered in astroturf, with low maintenance in mind.
The bungalow has PVC facias and PVC dry verges. CENTRAL HEATING The property has a gas fired central heating system served by a wall mounted Ideal boiler located in the loft.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS Kindly note that the carpets, curtains, light fittings and blinds, where fitted, are included in the sale, as well as the integrated Lamona clothes washer, the freestanding gas cooker and the freestanding Indesit fridge freezer in the kitchen.
TRAVELLING Proceed out of Barnsley on the A61 Wakefield Road, down Old Mill Lane which becomes Wakefield Road, pass Asda and take the right hand lane at the traffic lights immediately before Aldi, onto Burton Road.
Take the two roundabouts, continuing on Burton Road to the crossroads. Turn left at the crossroads at the traffic lights onto the A633 Rotherham Road. Take the fourth turning left onto Topcliffe Road.
At the end, turn left onto Newhill Road and then immediately right onto Fleet Hill Crescent. Number 28 is located along on the right hand side and can be identified by our sale board.
COUNCIL TAX BAND - B TENURE - FREEHOLD IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
All statements contained in these particulars are given in good faith but are made without responsibility on the part of Wilbys or the vendors or lessors.
Any intending purchaser or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these Particulars.
All rents and prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated. All measurements, areas and distances quoted are approximate only.
Information provided in respect of planning and rating matters has, unless stated, been obtained by way of verbal enquiry only.
Interested parties are therefore recommended to seek their own independent verification on such matters from the appropriate Local Authority.
Location and site plans if provided, are for identification and directional purposes only. The area surrounding the subject property may have changed since the plan was produced.
Wilbys have not tested any apparatus, equipment fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.
Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification on such matters via their surveyor or solicitor.
The boundaries, ownership and tenure of this property have not been checked against the Title Deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way, if any.
Prospective purchasers are advised to check these matters with their solicitor prior to entering into any contracts.
PLEASE NOTE: These property particulars have not been verified by the seller and as such Wilbys Ltd cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies therein.
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