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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · TA4 3PQ
For saleListed 40 days
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About
Tucked away at the very end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular village of Bishops Lyard, 14 Woodridge Mead is a spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow occupying a particularly pleasant plot.
Offering generous accommodation, established gardens, a private driveway and garage, the property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create a home of their own.
A welcoming entrance hall provides access to the principal rooms and immediately gives a sense of the space on offer.
The sitting room is a comfortable and well-proportioned reception room with plenty of space for seating and additional furniture, while the kitchen offers a practical range of fitted units, work surfaces and space for everyday appliances.
Although perfectly usable, the interior would benefit from modernisation, allowing its next owner to update and personalise the accommodation over time.
There are three bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for use as sleeping accommodation, a guest room, home office or hobby space.
The bedrooms are complemented by the shower room, while the entirely single-storey layout makes the home both practical and easy to manage. One of the property’s real strengths is its outside space.
The bungalow sits within a nicely sized plot, with established gardens offering a good degree of privacy and plenty of potential for keen gardeners.
There is ample room to create outdoor seating areas while retaining lawns, planted borders and space to enjoy throughout the seasons.
A private driveway provides convenient off-road parking and leads to the garage, offering secure parking or useful additional storage.
Its position at the very end of the cul-de-sac means there is no passing traffic, creating a peaceful and tucked-away setting.
Bishops Lydeard is a well-served and sought-after village with a strong sense of community and a good range of everyday amenities, including local shops, schooling, places to eat and regular transport connections.
The village is also home to a station on the West Somerset Railway and sits within easy reach of the Quantock Hills, while Taunton and its wider range of facilities are readily accessible.
With its spacious accommodation, lovely plot, driveway and garage, 14 Woodridge Mead represents an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a detached bungalow in a peaceful village setting.
While some updating would allow the property to reach its full potential, it already offers the space and flexibility needed to create a very comfortable home.
The property is offered for sale with no onward chain. Material Information - Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax Band D. EPC ordered and awaited.
Type/Construction - Detached bungalow, believed to be standard construction, reconstituted stone elevations, under a pitched tiled roof.
All mains services are understood to be connected, gas central heating. The property benefits from a single garage and ample off road parking for at least 3-4 cars.
To understand mobile phone and broadband coverage/availability in the area please use the following link - information relating to flood risk in the area, interested buyers are advised to use the following link - postal code for the property is TA4 3PQ.
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