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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · SY4 5HW
For saleListed 37 days
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Charm, Comfort & Countryside Views An excellent opportunity to purchase this spacious and much-improved two-bedroom detached bungalow, pleasantly positioned in the popular market town of Wem and enjoying delightful open views across neighbouring farmland to the rear.
78 Trentham Road has been thoughtfully maintained and improved by the current owner, creating a well-presented home with generous room proportions and a strong connection to the outdoors.
At the heart of the property is a spacious lounge/diner with patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden, complemented by a modern fitted kitchen, two comfortable double bedrooms and a contemporary shower room.
Accommodation Generous, low-maintenance accommodation ideal for downsizers, first-time buyers or those seeking single-storey living.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Lounge/Diner Kitchen Inner Hall Bedroom One (with built-in wardrobe) Bedroom Two Shower Room Garage The Heart of the Home Undoubtedly one of the defining features of 78 Trentham Road is the spacious lounge/diner - a bright and inviting reception room designed around comfort and outlook.
Patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, drawing in natural light and taking full advantage of the pleasant countryside views beyond.
The room is further enhanced by an attractive fitted fire with decorative surround, a radiator and a television aerial point.
The kitchen is attractively fitted with a range of matching base and wall-mounted units, complemented by work surfaces and a 11⁄2 bowl sink unit.
Windows to the side and rear provide plenty of natural light, while tiled walls and flooring offer a practical finish.
A useful storage cupboard houses the recently installed gas central heating boiler.
Bedrooms & shower room Bedroom One is a comfortable double with a window to the front, a built-in wardrobe and a radiator.
Bedroom Two is a further well-proportioned double, also with a window to the front and a radiator.
The shower room is attractively fitted with a modern white suite comprising a shower enclosure with glazed door, low-level WC and wash hand basin, finished with tiled walls and flooring, a radiator and a window to the side.
Gardens & Grounds 78 Trentham Road is set back from the road and approached via a generous driveway, providing off-road parking and access to the garage.
The front garden has been landscaped with decorative stone for ease of maintenance.
Gated access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which has also been thoughtfully designed with low maintenance in mind, featuring a generous paved patio and decorative stone areas - an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
A particular feature of the property is its attractive rear aspect, with the garden adjoining farmland and enjoying beautiful open views beyond.
The garage measures 4.91m x 2.60m, with a window to the rear and an electric roller door to the front.
Location The property occupies an enviable position within the popular North Shropshire market town of Wem.
The town offers a good range of everyday amenities, including a supermarket, Post Office, Town Hall, churches, medical facilities and a railway station, and is conveniently positioned for access to the county town of Shrewsbury and wider rail connections.
General information Tenure: Freehold (to be verified by purchaser's legal representative) Services: All mains services connected (to be verified) Council Tax: Band C EPC Rating: C Anti-money laundering In accordance with current Money Laundering Regulations, Welch Estate Agents is required to undertake identification and verification checks on purchasers.
Successful purchasers will be required to provide appropriate identification and proof of address and may also be required to provide evidence of source of funds and/or source of wealth.
Full details of the verification process and any applicable administration charge will be provided by Welch Estate Agents.
Important notice Welch Estate Agents, for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars are intended as a general guide only and do not constitute, nor form part of, any offer or contract.
All descriptions, areas, distances, references to condition, boundaries, services and other details are given in good faith but should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection, survey, legal enquiry and appropriate professional advice.
Neither Welch Estate Agents nor any person in their employment has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property.
Services, systems, equipment and appliances have not been tested by the selling agent. Floor plans are provided for identification and guidance only.
Land areas and distances are approximate and should be verified through the appropriate title documentation.
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