4-bedroom bungalow · SO18 5BU
Sold STCListed 33 days
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About
Introduction Offered to the market with no forward chain, this four-bedroom detached chalet-style bungalow requires renovation and offers excellent space and versatile accommodation throughout.
The property briefly comprises an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and two double bedrooms on the ground floor, with two further double bedrooms on the first floor.
Further benefits include off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a detached garage and mature front and rear gardens.
Location Harefieldis conveniently located close to Bitterne, which offers a thriving centre with a good range of shops, general amenities, schools and a railway station.
Southampton city centre, with its wide selection of shops, restaurants, amenities and a mainline railway station, is within easy reach, while Southampton Airport is approximately twenty minutes away.
Excellent transport links are also provided by nearby motorway access including the M27, M3 and A3 routes to London.
Inside Entering via a UPVC double-glazed door, the entrance hall has carpeted flooring, radiator and access to all principal rooms.
The lounge benefits from a double-glazed bay window to the front, wood flooring and a gas fire to one wall.
Bedroom one has a double-glazed bay window to the front, carpeted flooring, radiator and two built-in wardrobes positioned either side of the chimney breast.
Bedroom two benefits from a double-glazed window to the rear, carpeted flooring and radiator.
The bathroom has an obscure double-glazed window to the side, carpeted flooring, heated towel rail, bath, WC and wash hand basin.
The dining room has a double-glazed window to the rear, laminate flooring, two radiators and stairs rising to the first floor. The room also provides access to the kitchen.
The kitchen benefits from a double-glazed window to the side and a door opening onto the side driveway.
There is tiled flooring, a range of wall and base units with wooden worktops and stainless-steel sink, together with an integrated oven and hob with extractor over and space for a washing machine.
The first-floor landing provides access to both double bedrooms and useful eaves storage. Bedroom three has a double-glazed window to the side and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom four benefits from double-glazed windows to the side and rear, carpeted flooring and useful eaves storage.
Outside To the front of the property, a block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles and continues down the side of the property, providing access to the detached garage.
The detached garage benefits from an electric up-and-over door, together with power and lighting.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and features a variety of mature plants and established bushes.
The rear garden benefits from a hardstanding patio area, lawn and established flowerbeds, providing a mature and versatile 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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