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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · TN38 9QL
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About
A rarely available two-bedroom attached bungalow, tucked away in a peaceful and surprisingly secluded St Leonards position, offering generous accommodation, a wonderfully private sunny garden, and excellent value for money in today’s market.
Set behind steps leading down from the road level, the property immediately feels hidden away from the outside world, with a calm and sheltered atmosphere that is difficult to find so close to local amenities and transport connections.
Once inside, the accommodation and gardens are predominantly arranged across one level, making the layout practical and easy to live with.
The bungalow offers a spacious dual-aspect lounge measuring over 17ft with direct access out onto the garden, creating an excellent indoor-outdoor flow during warmer months.
Both double bedrooms also open directly onto the garden via French doors, giving the property a bright and airy feel throughout.
There is a fitted kitchen, bathroom and separate WC, together with gas central heating and double glazing.
Buyers will also benefit from recently updated gas and electrical certificates already being in place. Outside, the enclosed rear garden is a real feature of the property.
The large paved terrace enjoys a sunny aspect and a strong degree of privacy, enclosed by attractive brick walls and mature greenery.
It offers plenty of space for outdoor dining, entertaining, container gardening or simply enjoying the quiet setting.
The property is presented in clean and comfortable condition throughout, while still offering exciting scope for enhancement over time.
One particularly interesting opportunity could be the potential to vault sections of the ceiling, subject to any necessary permissions and structural advice, which could create a far more dramatic architectural feel and really transform the sense of space and light internally.
With its unusual layout, courtyard-style garden and hidden-away position, the property already has a character that lends itself well to thoughtful modernisation.
This home could suit a wide range of buyers.
It would work particularly well for downsizers wanting single-level living without sacrificing outside space, professional couples seeking something more individual than a standard flat, creative buyers looking for a property with architectural potential, or even buyers searching for a quieter lock-up-and-leave style home.
The garden access from multiple rooms and the tucked-away setting also give it a slightly Mediterranean courtyard feel that is rarely found locally.
Considering the size, privacy, outdoor space and future potential on offer, this represents a genuinely interesting and good value opportunity within the current St Leonards market.
Key Features Two double bedroom attached bungalow Spacious 17ft dual-aspect lounge Private sunny walled rear garden French doors from lounge and both bedrooms Bathroom with separate WC Gas central heating & double glazing Recent gas and electrical certificates Secluded tucked-away position Scope to further enhance and modernise Potential for vaulted ceilings (subject to consents) Excellent value for money Close to local amenities and transport links
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 9, Lincoln Close, St. Leonards-on-sea
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