2-bedroom bungalow · LA1 4HX
Sold STCReduced £20k (−8%) on 28 AugListed 455 days
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About
Description Well-presented two bedroom semi-detached true bungalow situated in the ever popular Newlands district of South Lancaster, conveniently located for both primary and secondary schools, two universities, junction 33 of the M6 motorway and the city centre itself.
The property is fully uPVC double glazed, has a warm air heating system and further benefits from having a generous size roof space which could be developed further (subject to the usual consents).
The accommodation briefly comprises: Side entrance, L-shaped hallway, lounge with feature fireplace, breakfast kitchen, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and modern shower room/wc.
Outside the property, there is a low maintenance front garden, driveway providing off-road parking, detached garage and a tiered rear garden.
This property will appeal to a range of buyers seeking a well-proportioned bungalow in a sought after location and internal viewings are highly recommended. Side entrance Outside light.
UPVC double glazed door with patterned glass leading into: Hallway L-shaped. Cupboard housing the gas meter, electric meter and consumer unit. Telephone point. Ceiling light. Electric power points.
Cupboard housing the 'Johnson & Starley' ducted warm air heater.
Access via a drop down ladder into the generous size, insulated roof space (could be developed further, similar to neighbouring properties, subject to the usual consents).
Lounge 4.53m x 3.46m (14'10'' x 11'4'') uPVC double glazed full height window to the front elevation. Warm air vent. Feature marble fireplace with inset coal effect living flame gas fire.
TV aerial point. Two ceiling lights. Electric power points. Breakfast kitchen 2.70m x 2.66m (8'10'' x 8'9'') uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.
UPVC double glazed back door with metal shutter leading out to the garden.
Range of fitted base units, wall units and drawers with complementary working surfaces in part to two walls plus a matching breakfast bar. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
Freestanding 'Zanussi' electric cooker with cooker hood above. Plumbing/space for washing machine and under counter fridge. Hot water boiler (housed in base unit). Tiled to all walls. Ceiling light.
Electric power points. Bedroom one 4.42m (to the wardrobes) x 3.46m (14'6'' x 11'4'') uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Warm air vent. Built-in wardrobes. TV aerial point.
Two ceiling lights. Electric power points. Bedroom two 3.55m x 2.65m (11'8'' x 8'8'') uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Warm air vent.
Fitted wardrobes and high level storage cupboards. Ceiling light. Electric power points. Shower room/WC 1.88m x 1.58m (6'2'' x 5'2'') uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Warm air vent.
Three piece suite in white comprising shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit and wc. Fully aquaboarded floor to ceiling. Mirror fronted bathroom cabinet.
Ceiling light. Outside the property front garden Laid to artificial turf, paving and stone chippings. Driveway Dropped kerb onto the concrete driveway providing off-road parking.
Outside cold water tap. Open access into the rear garden. Detached garage 4.93m x 2.53m (16'2'' x 8'4'') Concrete sectional construction. Metal up and over door. Metal side door.
Power and light with separate fuse supply. Rear garden Tiered, low maintenance rear garden. Mainly laid to paving and stone chippings. Timber garden shed.
Surrounded by concrete fencing and brick walls. Outside light. Tenure Freehold services Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity, mains gas. Local Authority Lancaster City Council.
Council Tax Band C. Amount payable for the financial year 2025/26 being £2104.19. Please note that this is a verbal enquiry only.
We strongly recommend that prospective purchasers verify the information direct. Council Tax Band: C (Lancaster City Council) Tenure: Freehold
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