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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · BR5 1DA
For saleReduced £15k (−2.1%) on 13 OctListed 194 days
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About
Guide price £700,000 - £725,000 Step inside this fully refurbished semi detached bungalow, renovated to a high standard indeed, with no expense or imagination spared by the current owner.
The property enjoys a desirable cul-de-sac aspect overlooking a panoramic green within close walking distance of the town centre affording a comprehensive range of amenities, including Petts Wood station and good transport links in Queensway.
The main feature has to be the social living space offering a bright lounge, a dedicated dining room, open plan kitchen and entrance hall.
There is a breakfast peninsular with quartz work surface adjacent the bi folding doors leading to the newly hard landscaped sun terrace and garden. There are two bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom.
Additional benefits include all integrated kitchen appliances, granite work surfaces, stylish radiators, security system, new interior doors, double glazed windows, desirable plantation shutters and remote control blinds to rear elevation, new interior plastering and exterior rendering, rewiring, new central heating system, attached garage with electric rolling door (rear aspect), and private driveway.
Interior viewing comes highly recommended by the sellers' sole agent. Proctors.
From Petts Wood mainline station, bear right into Queensway, turn right into Crest View Drive (adjacent car park) and Merton Gardens is on the right. Bear left and the property is on the left.
Entrance Hall Composite entrance door with double glazed side window, natural wood flooring, chrome radiator, built-in meter cupboard, recessed ceiling lights, access to loft via ladder, semi open plan.
Living Room Area Double glazed window to front with plantation shutters, column radiator, recessed ceiling lights, open plan to dining room, natural wood flooring.
Dining Room Area Double glazed bi-fold doors to rear aspect, recessed ceiling lights, open plan to breakfast kitchen.
Breakfast Kitchen Double glazed window to rear with remote roller blind, range of gloss white and beige wall and base cabinets, integrated appliances comprising Bosch electric oven and combi microwave oven, fridge and freezer, washer-dryer machine and dishwasher, inset one and a half bowl sink unit with fluted drainer, granite work surfaces, peninsular breakfast bar with induction hob, seating space for four stools (negotiable), recessed ceiling lights, natural wood flooring chrome vertical radiator.
Bedroom One Double glazed bay window to front with plantation shutters, column radiator, recessed ceiling lights, fitted carpet.
Bedroom Two (Currently A Dressing Room) Double glazed window to side, fitted wall to wall wardrobes, chrome vertical radiator.
Bathroom Double glazed window to side, white suite comprising bath with shower attachment, WC, hand wash basin on vanity unit, chrome heated towel rail. Rear Garden 69ft Approximately.
South west facing paved terrace with leafy outlook, rest of garden laid to new lawn, side access to storage garage, outside tap, wall lights.
Storage Garage Up and over door to front, power and light, polycarbon roof, electric up and rolling door to rear aspect. Frontage Private driveway, front garden laid to lawn with established shrubs.
Council Tax Local Authority : Bromley Council Tax Band : E
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About 6, Merton Gardens, Orpington
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