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About
This link-detached bungalow is situated in the quiet, sought-after village of Playing Place.
The local village shop is just a short walk away, and it’s less than 10 minutes’ drive from Truro city centre, where you can access a wide range of local amenities.
The property includes 2 bedrooms, 2 living spaces, plus a relaxing conservatory. There is easy accessibility to the house and garden, with a spacious kitchen and living room design.
Also includes a recently fitted gas boiler and new carpets throughout. * * * No onward chain * * * Property: You enter through the glass porch into the entrance hallway.
To your right are the spacious kitchen and lounge areas, both of which receive plenty of light throughout the day. A doorway connects the two rooms.
The living room includes a feature gas fire, with a large window looking out to the front garden. Amongst the base and wall units, there is space for a washing machine, dishwasher and dryer.
The worktop has a stainless-steel sink unit, and there is an induction hob with an electric cooker. The kitchen also contains enough space for a breakfast table next to the front garden window.
The main double bedroom is spacious and looks outwards over the back garden. Bedroom two is a cosy single room situated at the side of the house next to the patio area.
It contains loft access, plus a cupboard housing the new gas combination boiler which has a 10 year warranty.
The shower room is modern, with a white suite, shower cubicle, wash basin, toilet and heated towel rail.
The dining room is currently being used as a second reception room, but this could be utilised as another bedroom, if required.
To the rear, there is a sliding glass door that separates the conservatory from the main house. The conservatory is a lovely place to sit quietly and take in the views of the garden.
External: The front garden is lawned with a pathway to the side, providing access to the bungalow entrance or garage.
Parking is available at the front for one car, with plenty of on street parking for any further vehicles. The garage is connected to light and power.
There is a metal up and over door, with access to the rear garden patio and lawn. It is fully enclosed and offers lots of space for gardening potential.
Location: The property is in the sought after village of Playing Place, which lies just outside of Truro.
It is an ideal combination for anyone who wants to be part of a quiet peaceful community, whilst still having easy access to all the benefits of Truro.
The village has a great range of amenities with a local convenience store, post office, community hall, and a petrol station/shop.
The popular Kea Primary School is within walking distance of the property. There are regular bus routes to both Truro and Falmouth.
Truro is only 2.7 miles away and here you will find the extensive range of facilities that one would expect from a city.
This includes national retail shops, main hospital facilities, restaurants, bars, library and cinema, to name just a few.
It has a mainline railway station with regular services across Cornwall, as well as up to London Paddington and beyond. Locally, there is a great network of attractions within just a few miles.
Loe Beach in Feock offers a range of watersports, the King Harry ferry connects you directly with the Roseland, and the National Trust Trelissick Gardens offers many acres of woodland walks overlooking the Fal Estuary.
Tenure: Freehold Heating and Glazing: Gas central heating with 10-year warranty, plus UPVC double glazed windows. Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.
Council Tax: Band C.For Council tax visit EPC Rating: C
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