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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · BT23 8HJ
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A beautiful New England style 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow Located within the popular Rivenwood development Close to the busy town centre and all of its amenities and superb schooling options Large lounge attractive brick fireplace with stove Luxury fitted kitchen / dining room Conservatory Two well-proportioned bedrooms Family bathroom Tarmac driveway to side Gas fired central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows Solid wood front door Alarm system Interested in this property?
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A well presented New England-style semi-detached bungalow in the sought-after Rivenwood development, just off the Movilla Road in Newtownards.
The accommodation includes two well-proportioned bedrooms, a luxury bathroom with separate bath and shower, a spacious living room, open to kitchen / dining room and a conservatory.
Early viewing is highly recommended. To arrange an appointment, contact our Newtownards office on 028 9180 0700.
Entrance Porch Solid wood front door to: - Entrance Hall Polished laminate floor, partial vaulted ceiling with keylite window, concealed storage x2.
Bedroom 1 4.65m x 2.77m (15'3" x 9'1") (AWP's) Bedroom 2 3.86m x 2.8m (12'8" x 9'2") Bathroom Traditional white suite, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, telephone hand shower and rain head.
Panelled bath with center mixer taps and telephone hand shower over bath.
Low flush wc, white vanity unit and wash hand basin with mixer taps, feature wall panelling, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan and recessed spotlights.
Lounge 5.05m x 3.86m (16'7" x 12'8") Wood burning stove, brick fireplace. Upvc double glazed sliding patio doors of lounge leading to conservatory.
Open to: - Kitchen/Dining 5.03m x 2.95m (16'6" x 9'8") Excellent range of high and low level units (shaker style), wood effect formica roll edge work surfaces, 4 ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood.
1.5 single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, built in oven and microwave, pull out larder, integrated fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Polished laminate floor.
Upvc double glazed pedestrian door to side. Conservatory 3.56m x 2.9m (11'8" x 9'6") Polished laminate floor, dual aspect, Upvc double glazed pedestrian door to rear.
Garden Front laid in lawns and paved patio.
Rear fully enclosed garden laid in lawns, paved patio, well stocked shrub beds, outside double socket, paved path to side, access to side for bins etc, large tarmac driveway to rear.
Garden Shed 2.87m x 2.26m (9'5" x 7'5")
Value & comps
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