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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · YO18 7BE
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Entrance Hall ** Kitchen ** Conservatory/Utility ** Sitting Room Two Bedrooms ** Bathroom ** Separate Toilet ** Gas Central Heating Enclosed Garden ** Outbuildings** Detached garage EPC Rating D Description Willowgate is one of the older streets in Pickering that emerges from the town centre.
It is a single lane road mostly lined with period stone cottages sloping gently down to the market place.
Number 2a (Hill Croft) however is a detached bungalow thought to have been built in the late 1960's.
This bungalow boasts an elevated position compared to the other properties on the street being nicely set back and hidden from passers by with the trees and shrubs of its front garden.
It has a Westerly front aspect and has the advantage of a detached garage sunk into the front garden at ground level.
Gardens surround 2a Willowgate with its largest rear garden backing on to the St Peter & St Pauls' church yard.
Inside the bungalow there is scope for modernisation and refurbishment yet the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with two bedrooms to the front of the property served by a bathroom with separate wc.
To the rear a sitting room (with an open fire) and a fitted kitchen have been supplemented by a conservatory that extends the full width of the property.
General Information Location: Pickering is a thriving market town found at the foot of the North York Moors National Park, along the A170 Thirsk to Scarborough Road.
As a result there are excellent links to the East Coast and City of York where the train service runs from London to Edinburgh.
Pickering has a good range of shops, a Monday street market, reputable schools for all ages and amenities that include doctors surgery, dental clinics and library.
Services: Mains water, electricity and gas are connected. Connection to mains drains. Gas central heating.
Council Tax: We are informed by North Yorkshire Council that this property is in Band C Tenure: We are advised by the Vendors that the property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
Viewing Arrangements: Strictly by prior appointment through the Agents: Messrs Rounthwaite & Woodhead, Market Place, Pickering.
Telephone: /430034 Directions: From the roundabout where the A170/169 join, head North (towards Whitby) along the A169 for pproximately 100 yards past the pedestrian crossing/traffic lights and then take the next available left turn on to Hatcase Lane.
Take the left turn, sign posted Willowgate, with no.2a being towards the end of the street on the left hand side, approximately 100 yards down the hill. What3Words - ///maximum.everybody.utensil
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