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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · IP27 0YD
Sold STCListed 293 days
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SUMMARY Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN and set on the popular BIRDS ESTATE in Brandon, this detached bungalow offers EXCELLENT POTENTIAL, generous outside space and a highly convenient location within walking distance of the town centre!
DESCRIPTION Offered to the market with no onward chain and located on the ever-popular Birds Estate in Brandon, this detached bungalow presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and create a home tailored to their own tastes.
Ideally positioned within easy walking distance of Brandon's bustling town centre, a wide range of amenities and excellent road, bus and rail links, the property sits in a quiet and well-regarded residential area that continues to attract strong interest.
Set back from the road, the bungalow benefits from a low-maintenance front garden, a lengthy driveway providing ample off-road parking and a garage offering further parking or storage.
Inside, a welcoming entrance porch provides a practical space for coats and shoes and helps retain warmth during cooler months.
This leads through to a spacious yet cosy living room, well suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
An inner hallway with built-in airing cupboard connects the remaining accommodation, including a kitchen that is ready for replacement and offers clear scope for modernisation, two good-sized bedrooms, an accessible shower room and a conservatory to the rear, which provides a peaceful spot to relax or enjoy a morning coffee overlooking the garden.
The rear garden is of a good size and, like the interior, offers plenty of potential for the new owner to enhance and personalise.
Overall, this is a superb opportunity in a highly sought-after location!
The Accommodation Entrance door to: Entrance Porch With door to front, radiator and door into: Living Room With dual aspect windows to both the front and side, electric fireplace and radiator.
Inner Hall With built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank, door to side and radiator.
Kitchen With a range of fitted kitchen units at wall and base level with work surface over, inset sink unit with mixer tap and drainer over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, space and point for gas oven, window to side and radiator.
Bedroom One With window to rear and radiator. Bedroom Two With window to rear and radiator. Conservatory With brick base and double doors to side.
Shower Room With W.C, wash hand basin with taps over, shower cubicle with shower attachment over, window to side and radiator.
Outside Front Garden To the front of the property, there is a garden which is laid to shingle and has a range of mature shrubs throughout and a driveway to the side, which provides plenty of space for off road parking and access to: Garage With power and light connected and window to rear.
Rear Garden To the rear, the garden is enclosed and is largely laid to lawn with a paved patio area, some shrub and floral borders, a pond and garden shed.
Agents Note This property is being sold on behalf of a corporate client. It is marketed subject to obtaining the grant of probate and must remain on the market until contracts are exchanged.
As part of a deceased's estate it may not be possible to provide answers to the standard property questionnaire.
Please refer to the agent before viewing if you feel this may affect your buying decision.
Please note that any services, heating system or appliances have not been tested, and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. 1.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT.
THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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