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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · RG10 9LJ
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About
Grapevine Estate Agents take pleasure in bringing to the market a rare opportunity to acquire a detached three-bedroom bungalow occupying a generous plot with an approximately 153 ft rear garden within a highly desirable residential setting in Ruscombe.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the property presents fantastic potential for modernisation, refurbishment and possible extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Positioned on a quiet road and set back behind a driveway providing off-road parking and access to an attached garage, the property enjoys an established frontage screened by mature planting, creating an attractive degree of privacy.
Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 1,343 sq ft including the garage and outbuildings and offers flexible single-storey living throughout.
The accommodation comprises a spacious living/dining room overlooking the rear garden through a large picture window, allowing natural light to flood the room while providing a pleasant outlook over the grounds.
The kitchen is positioned adjacent and offers direct access outside.
There are three bedrooms, including a particularly generous principal bedroom, alongside a family bathroom and separate cloakroom/WC.
An additional lobby/store area provides useful ancillary space and further flexibility for buyers looking to reconfigure the existing layout.
Without doubt, one of the property's standout features is the substantial rear garden, extending to approximately 153 ft in length.
The garden is wonderfully mature and secluded, bordered by an abundance of established trees and shrubs which create a peaceful woodland-like setting.
The impressive plot offers enormous potential for landscaping and enhancement while retaining a wonderful sense of privacy.
Two detached outbuildings/summer houses provide excellent storage, workshop space, hobby rooms or potential home office facilities.
Ruscombe is one of the area's most sought-after villages, offering a delightful semi-rural feel whilst remaining exceptionally convenient for everyday amenities.
The neighbouring village of Twyford is within easy reach and provides a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco Express and Costa.
Twyford railway station offers direct services into London Paddington via the Elizabeth Line, making the location highly attractive for commuters.
The area is also well regarded for its schooling, countryside walks and excellent road links to Reading, Wokingham, Maidenhead and the M4 motorway.
Properties offering this level of potential, together with such a mature plot and desirable village location, rarely remain available for long. An early viewing is highly recommended. EPC D.
Agents Note: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations mandated by the government in 2019, it is obligatory for us to verify the identity of all potential buyers.
We engage the assistance of a third-party entity, Lifetime Legal, who will reach out to you directly at a mutually agreed upon time for this purpose.
They will require the complete name, date of birth, and current residential address of all buyers.
A nominal fee of £90, inclusive of VAT, is applicable for this service (per transaction, not per individual), payable directly to Lifetime Legal.
Kindly note, we are unable to provide a memorandum of sale until the verification process is concluded
Value & comps
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