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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · IV2 4DB
Sold STCListed 70 days
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About
Offering an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home, this detached two-bedroom bungalow enjoys a generous plot, ample off-street parking and a detached garage within an established residential area of Inverness.
Requiring a degree of cosmetic upgrading and maintenance, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation on one level and presents considerable potential to create a comfortable home tailored to the new owner’s taste.
The accommodation is arranged around a central hallway, providing access to all rooms along with useful built-in storage.
Positioned to the front of the property, the lounge is a comfortable and generously proportioned reception room, with a large front-facing window allowing plenty of natural light into the space.
The kitchen/diner offers particularly good proportions, extending to approximately 5 metres in length.
Fitted with a range of units and incorporating a central island, there is ample space for everyday dining, while direct access leads conveniently out to the garden.
There are two bedrooms, both offering space for freestanding furnishings. The principal bedroom further benefits from a built-in wardrobe, providing useful storage.
Completing the internal accommodation is the bathroom, which is partially tiled and fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower above.
Externally, the property benefits from a manageable, partially enclosed front garden together with a tarmac driveway providing generous off-street parking and continuing towards the detached garage positioned to the rear.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is fully enclosed by timber fencing, with gated access to the side.
The detached single garage provides additional parking or storage and features an up-and-over vehicular access door together with a separate side access door.
Further benefits include gas central heating and UPVC double glazing.
Drumdevan Road is situated within an established residential area on the southern side of Inverness, offering convenient access to the city and its wide range of shopping, leisure, educational and transport facilities.
The location is also well placed for access to the wider road network, making it practical for commuting throughout Inverness and the surrounding Highland area.
Please note: The property is to be sold as seen and a level of cosmetic work and maintenance is required.
Prospective purchasers are advised to review the Home Report in full prior to arranging a viewing.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
INV260362/2 Hallway A central hallway provides access to all of the accommodation and incorporates a useful storage cupboard.
Lounge 3.32m x 4.14m A generously proportioned reception room positioned to the front of the property.
A large front-facing window provides plenty of natural light, while the room offers ample space for a range of lounge furniture.
Kitchen/Diner 2.47m x 5m A sizeable kitchen/diner fitted with a range of units and incorporating a central island.
The generous proportions provide space for dining, while a door gives convenient direct access to the garden.
Bathroom 1.57m x 1.77m The partially tiled bathroom is fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower above.
Bedroom 1 2.45m x 3.5m A well-proportioned double bedroom with a window providing natural light and a built-in wardrobe offering useful storage space.
Bedroom 2 3.3m x 2.31m A second bedroom offering space for bedroom furnishings and flexibility for use as a guest room, home office or additional living space if preferred.
Garage A detached single garage providing useful parking, storage or workshop space, with an up-and-over vehicular access door to the front and a separate side access door.
External To the front is a manageable, partially enclosed garden alongside a tarmac driveway providing generous off-street parking.
The driveway continues towards the detached garage positioned to the rear. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and fully enclosed by timber fencing, with gated side access.
Additional Further benefits include gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. Please note: The property is to be sold as seen and a level of cosmetic work and maintenance is required.
Prospective purchasers are advised to review the Home Report in full prior to arranging a viewing.
Location Drumdevan Road is situated within an established residential area on the southern side of Inverness, offering convenient access to the city and its wide range of shopping, leisure, educational and transport facilities.
The location is also well placed for access to the wider road network, making it practical for commuting throughout Inverness and the surrounding Highland area.
Value & comps
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