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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · BT19 6DW
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About
Occupying a generous site in a popular and convenient location, this detached converted bungalow offers spacious and adaptable accommodation ideally suited to a growing family or those seeking flexible living arrangements.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming conservatory entrance, entrance hall, lounge, family room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Upstairs, there are a further two bedrooms together with an additional room offering potential for a fifth bedroom, home office or hobby room, depending on individual requirements.
While the property would benefit from a degree of modernisation, it presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers to create a home tailored to their own taste and specification.
The versatile layout is complemented by the superb site, providing ample outdoor space and further enhancing the property's appeal.
Conveniently located within easy reach of Bangor, local amenities and the shoreline, this property combines a desirable setting with excellent potential.
With immediate vacant possession available, early viewing is strongly recommended. This has all the ingredients of a very attractive family home with plenty of scope for improvement and future value.
ACCOMMODATION uPVC double glazed French doors leading to .... CONSERVATORY 4.93m x 2.67m (16'2" x 8'9") 3 Wall light points. Hardwood entrance door with glazed side panels into ....
ENTRANCE PORCH Opaque glazed door into ... ENTRANCE HALL Built-in cloaks cupboard. Built-in hotpress with lagged copper cylinder and Willis type immersion heater.
LOUNGE 5.38m x 4.42m (17'8" x 14'6") Open fireplace with brick surround and tiled hearth. Cornice. 2 Wall light points.
FAMILY ROOM 4.47m x 2.95m (14'8" x 9'8") Open fireplace with Scrabo stone and and tiled hearth.
DINING ROOM 4.01m x 2.82m (13'2" x 9'3") KITCHEN 5.74m x 3.00m (18'10" x 9'10") Range of oak high and low level cupboards and drawers with roll edge work surfaces.
Built-in Creda 4 ring hob and Neff double oven. Extractor canopy with Xpelair extractor fan. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated fridge/freezer. 6 Downlights.
Part tiled walls. BATHROOM Coloured suite comprising: Pine panelled bath with mixer tap and telephone shower attachment. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. W.C. Tiled walls.
Pine ceiling with 3 downlights. BEDROOM 1 4.47m x 4.11m (14'8" x 13'6") Range of built-in bedroom furniture. ENSUITE Comprising: Shower cubicle with Redring electric shower.
Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. W.C. Tiled walls. Pine ceiling. 3 Downlights. BEDROOM 2 3.28m x 2.74m (10'9" x 9'0") Built-in bedroom furniture. STAIRS TO LANDING Pine ceiling.
Access to eaves. BEDROOM 3 4.55m x 3.56m (14'11" x 11'8") Built-in wardrobe. BEDROOM 4 3.68m x 3.56m (12'1" x 11'8") Walk-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 5 5.05m x 3.56m (16'7" x 11'8") Access to eaves. OUTSIDE DETACHED GARAGE 7.80m x 3.89m (25'7" x 12'9") Up and over door. Light and power. Plumbed for washing machine.
FRONT & SIDE Garden in lawn with conifers. REAR Garden in lawn with conifers. Green house. Taps.
Value & comps
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