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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · SY4 4NX
For saleListed 181 days
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About
A spacious bungalow with scope for renovation and updating, set on a good sized plot with spacious gardens located in the popular village of Shawbury.
Directions - What3Words - ///hooks.talent.homeward Take the A53 from Shrewsbury and turn left at the traffic in the middle of the village.
Then take the first right down Oak Drive and the property will be seen on the left hand side. Situation - The property is situated on Oak Drive, a quiet cul-de-sac, within the village of Shawbury.
Shawbury has an excellent range of local amenities for a village of its size.
It is also within easy motoring distance of the nearby larger towns of Market Drayton (11 miles) and Wem (6 miles), both of which, have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities.
The larger centres of Shrewsbury (10 miles) and Telford (14 miles) are also within easy commuting distance, both of which, have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds.
Description - This three bedroom detached bungalow is in need of renovation and upgrading, but provides well proportioned accommodation.
The property offers a spacious living area with feature fireplace, good sized kitchen providing wall and floor units with generous work surface area over and stainless steel sink unit and drainer.
Two of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and are spacious in size, the third bedroom is slightly smaller.
All bedrooms are served by the family bathroom providing a WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath. Outside - There is a private driveway that leads to the garaging.
The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with a small garden to the front and easterly facing gardens to the rear that includes a patio directly off the property.
General Remarks - Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale. Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
Value & comps
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Returns
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