2-bedroom bungalow · CF14 6BX
For saleListed 39 days
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About
Set along Leamington Road in Cardiff, this detached two bedroom bungalow offers generously proportioned and highly adaptable accommodation, complemented by off-road parking & rear garden.
Priced at £450,000, the property presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a home with character, flexibility and clear scope for modernisation.
The frontage is approached across an extensive driveway, providing convenient off road parking and leading to the main entrance.
A lawned front garden, established planting and mature shrubs soften the setting, while a gated side access offers a practical route through to the rear garden.
Inside, At the heart of the home is an expansive open-plan reception area, arranged to accommodate both dining and everyday living.
Multiple windows and glazed doors bring light across the room, while the generous proportions allow for a variety of layouts, whether configured as a formal dining room, family sitting area or a combination of the two.
A second fireplace creates a natural focal point, and French doors open directly to the garden, making this a sociable space with a strong connection to the outside.
The kitchen sits openly alongside this reception area and is fitted with a range of wood effect wall and base units, contrasting dark work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.
Practical features include a gas hob with an extractor above, a built in oven, inset sink and drainer, and spaces for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer.
A rear window and glazed external door provide further daylight and direct garden access.
Although serviceable in its current form, the kitchen and adjoining reception spaces offer exciting potential for a contemporary refurbishment & redesign.
The principal bedroom is positioned towards the front of the bungalow and enjoys a wide bay window, which draws in plentiful natural light and adds period character.
The second double bedroom also located at the front of the bungalow. The wet room is particularly spacious and has been arranged with accessibility in mind.
It comprises an open shower area with wall mounted electric shower, support rails and full height tiling, together with a pedestal wash basin and WC.
A window supplies natural light and ventilation, while half height panelling and a slip resistant floor complete this functional room.
A further ground floor reception room significantly enhances the bungalow's flexibility.
Currently arranged as a sitting room and providing access to the staircase leading to the loft room, it could serve equally well as a home office, snug, hobby room or occasional guest space.
From here, a timber staircase rises to the converted loft room.
Extending across a substantial portion of the roof space, this bright and versatile area includes sloping ceilings, roof windows, radiators, fitted work surfaces and useful eaves storage.
It is ideally suited to use as a study, creative studio, games room or general purpose retreat. Outside, the rear garden offers a good degree of space and privacy, enclosed mainly by timber fencing.
A broad paved terrace provides ample room for outdoor seating, dining and entertaining, while the adjoining lawn is bordered by mature shrubs and established planting.
The garden would respond well to landscaping and offers plenty of opportunity for keen gardeners or those seeking a family friendly outside area.
Side access connects the rear garden with the driveway, adding useful practicality for bins, bicycles and gardening equipment.
Overall, this detached bungalow combines generous ground floor living and valuable additional loft space. Its broad driveway and established garden further strengthen the appeal.
Requiring updating in places, it represents a rare chance to create a highly personalised home in a highly sought after North Cardiff location, with the scale and versatility to accommodate a range of lifestyles while offering a wide footprint and versatile backdrop for refurbishment and modernisation.
Offered to the market with no onward chain Front Garden & Driveway Entrance Hallway Lounge (3.67 m x 3.42 m (12'0" x 11'3")) Dining Room (5.68 m x 2.76 m (18'8" x 9'1")) Kitchen (4.02 m x 2.19 m (13'2" x 7'2")) Bedroom One (4.01 m x 3.20 m (13'2" x 10'6")) Bedroom Two (4.10 m x 3.45 m (13'5" x 11'4")) Shower Room (3.29 m x 1.68 m (10'10" x 5'6")) Reception Room (4.51 m x 2.71 m (14'10" x 8'11")) First Floor Loft Room (5.35 m x 4.98 m (17'7" x 16'4")) Garden 1 These particulars have been prepared in good faith and are intended as a general guide to the property.
Whilst we take reasonable care to ensure the information provided is accurate, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any information that is of particular importance to them through inspection and/or their own solicitor, surveyor or other appropriate professional adviser.
All measurements, dimensions, distances and floor areas are approximate and are provided for guidance only. Floor plans are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily to scale.
Photographs, plans and descriptions should not be relied upon as representations of fact, and these particulars do not constitute or form part of any offer or contract.
Unless specifically stated, Anthony Poole Estate Agents has not tested any services, systems, appliances, equipment, fixtures or fittings at the property and cannot confirm their condition or working order.
2 Marketing prices are appraisals, not formal valuations. Anthony Poole Estate Agents accepts no liability for inaccuracies or related decisions.
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