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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CO13 0BE
Sold STCListed 62 days
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About
No onward chain – Situated just a stone’s throw from the sought-after Frinton Gates, this spacious two-bedroom detached bungalow offers well-proportioned accommodation, excellent potential for further improvement and a fantastic location close to the many amenities and attractions Frinton-on-Sea has to offer.
The property is approached via a generous frontage providing ample parking and access to the detached garage, with an entrance porch leading into a spacious hallway featuring useful airing cupboard storage and loft access.
The front-facing lounge enjoys plenty of natural light through its attractive bay window, while the impressive master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes.
There is also a modern four-piece bathroom, together with a good-sized double second bedroom.
To the rear of the property, the kitchen leads through to a separate second reception room, offering excellent scope to remove the dividing wall, subject to the necessary permissions, and create a superb open-plan kitchen/dining space.
A useful utility room and additional WC further enhance the practical accommodation.
Outside, the property benefits from a spacious and private rear garden, providing plenty of room for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.
The location is a particular highlight, being within easy reach of Frinton Gates and the wide range of amenities available in Frinton-on-Sea, including the renowned Connaught Avenue with its independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as the seafront, greensward and beautiful sandy beaches.
Frinton-on-Sea railway station also provides a rail connection towards London, making this an appealing choice for both permanent residence and those seeking a coastal retreat.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this detached bungalow represents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a well-positioned property with generous accommodation and exciting potential to create their ideal home.
Porch (2.33m (7' 8") x 1.98m (6' 6")) Lounge (4.53m (14' 10") x 3.93m (12' 11")) Kitchen (3.79m (12' 5") x 3.47m (11' 5")) Second Reception Room (3.62m (11' 11") x 2.90m (9' 6")) Cloakroom (1.72m (5' 8") x 0.78m (2' 7")) Utility Room (2.95m (9' 8") x 1.68m (5' 6")) Master Bedroom (4.88m (16' 0") x 3.34m (10' 11")) Bedroom Two (4.23m (13' 11") x 3.63m (11' 11")) Bathroom (2.43m (8' 0") x 1.77m (5' 10")) Garage (6.00m (19' 8") x 3.00m (9' 10"))
Value & comps
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