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About
Directions: From Market Drayton town centre proceed out along Shropshire Street, continue into Shrewsbury Road and after around one mile, take the right turn into Farcroft Drive.
Continue along, take the fifth right into Portland Drive, continue to the end of the road and follow the driveway to the right, where you will locate the bungalow for sale in front of you, by our distinctive for sale board.
We all know that famous saying, LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION and tucked away in a great position, is this two bedroom detached bungalow and to make an appointment to view, please speak with a member of our team who will be delighted to help.
As you approach the property, you are greeted by double wrought iron gates, opening on to the driveway and this continues to the garage.
The bungalow is a non-standard prefab bungalow with a single brick face and you will see from the photographs that the bungalow requires updating.
The full living accommodation comprises: reception hall, lounge, kitchen, uPVC double glazed conservatory, two double bedrooms, shower room, separate wc and uPVC double glazed windows.
Please note that six days of the week, the local town circular picks up close by along Farcroft Drive and if you are unable to drive, this service could prove very helpful.
Market Drayton is a small market town in north Shropshire, close to the Welsh Border. It is on the River Tern, between Shrewsbury and Stoke-on-Trent, and was formerly known as "Drayton in Hales" (c.
1868) and earlier simply as "Drayton" (c. 1695). Market Drayton is on the Shropshire Union Canal and on Regional Cycle Route 75. The A53 road by-passes the town.
The counties of Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Welsh Border are close by.
Market Drayton has a lot to offer including all the beautiful architecture, fantastic street market every Wednesday, Cinema, public houses, a variety of restaurants, swimming baths, nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form colleges.
DO YOU NEED TO COMMUTE Something to consider is the mainline railway stations of Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent and Crewe are all within a forty minutes' drive and Manchester Airport and Birmingham airport are around one hour away.
East Midlands Airport is slightly further and overall if you are having to commute, then this location is sure to prove popular.
Reception Hall: 16'8" ( 5.08m ) x 4'10" ( 1.47m ) Having a part glazed front door, central heating radiator and access to the roof space.
Lounge: 15'3" ( 4.65m ) x 10'2" ( 3.10m ) With windows to the front and side elevations, central heating radiator and gas fire.
Kitchen: 10'4" ( 3.15m ) x 9'3" ( 2.82m ) Housing wall and base storage units, work surfaces, sink with mixer tap over, central heating radiator, window to the side elevation, window to the rear elevation and a part glazed door opens to the: Conservatory: 9'9" ( 2.97m ) x 5'11" ( 1.80m ) Having windows to the side and rear elevations, tiled floor and a part glazed door opens to the side elevation.
Bedroom One: 11'9" ( 3.58m ) x 10'4" ( 3.15m ) Having a window to the front elevation and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two: 11'10" ( 3.61m ) x 10'4" ( 3.15m ) Having a window to the rear elevation and built in wardrobe.
Shower Room: 7'5" ( 2.26m ) x 5'8" ( 1.73m ) With a shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls and window to the rear elevation.
Separate WC: 4'5" ( 1.35m ) x 3'1" ( 0.94m ) Having a low level wc and window to the rear elevation.
Outside As you approach the bungalow you are greeted by double wrought iron gates opening onto the driveway, the good sized gardens have slabbed patio areas, shaped lawn, mature trees, bushes, shrubbery, fencing, colour stone areas and access to the: Detached Garage With up and over door and window to the side elevation.
ID Checks Once an offer has been accepted on a property being marketed by S & J Property Centres, we are required by law to complete ID verification checks for money anti-laundering.
The cost is £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer. This becomes payable when an offer is accepted and prior to a memorandum of sale being issued. Please note, this charge is non-refundable.
General Information Services Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Central Gas fired central heating boiler serving rooms as listed.
Heating Council Band ( A ) please confirm before exchange of contracts takes place. Tax Tenure Understood to be freehold, subject to confirmation from vendor's solicitor.
Viewing Strictly by appointment via S & J Property Centres, 75 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1PN. Market "Thinking of Selling"?
S & J Property Centres have the experience and local Appraisal knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation.
Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home.
The photographs taken are with a wide-angle lens.
AML Regulations: To ensure compliance with the Anti Money Laundering regs: all intending purchasers will be asked to provide us with identification prior to the paper work being issued.
Subject to contract. Vacant possession on completion. We have not tested, where mentioned, the appliances, central heating or other services.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations before finalising their offer to purchase.
Room sizes shown are to be used as a guide only and not to be taken as accurate and also should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.
Value & comps
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