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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · SS1 3SQ
For saleReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 15 OctListed 69 days
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Home Of Leigh are priviledged to offer for sale this beautifully appointed two bedroom 'Goldsworthy' detached bungalow, tucked away in the corner of a quiet and highly sought after cul de sac, just off Thorpe Hall Avenue and being within a short walk of both the Broadway and mainline railway station.
The accommodation comprises; spacious entrance hall, a formal living room, separate kitchen/breakfast room with a separate utility room, a sun lounge, modern shower room and two great size double bedrooms with the master benefiting from a walk-in closet and en suite cloakroom.
Externally the property benefits from a secluded rear garden offering huge amounts of privacy and ample space for outside dining and entertaining, whilst to the front there are wonderful views over the close and an independent driveway allowing off street parking and access to a garage.
Located on Thorpe Hall Close in the heart of Thorpe Bay, this attractive property is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the Broadway and its array of shops and restaurants as well as being within a short stroll of Thorpe Bay Beach.
Accommodation Comprises Entrance The property is approached by a double glazed entrance door leading to: Entrance Hall (6.05m x 2.69m max (19'10 x 8'10 max)) A great size and welcoming entrance hall which is carpeted, dado rail, feature beams to ceiling, built-in storage cupboard, two radiators.
Doors to accommodation off.
Lounge (5.33m x 3.68m (17'6 x 12'1)) Double glazed leadlight bay window to front aspect with additional double glazed leadlight windows to side, carpeted, feature beams to wall with plate rack above, feature tiled fireplace with matching hearth and inset gas effect coal fire, two radiators.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.22m x 3.30m (20'5 x 10'10)) Doublle glazed leadlight bay window to rear aspect with leadlight door to garden room.
The kitchen is fitted to include a stainless steel one and quarter bowl sink unit with Quooker hot tap & waste desposal unit inset into a range of granite worktops with an abundance of cupboards & drawers beneath, built-in Neff oven and microwave with matching Neff four ring induction hob with extractor hood above, further range of matching wall mounted eye level units with concealed lighting beneath, integrated Neff dishwasher, fitted breakfast bar with seating around, tiled flooring, plate rack, inset spot lighting to ceiling, radiator, door to: Utility Room (3.58m x 1.73m (11'9 x 5'8)) Double glazed leadlight obscure window to front with adjacent door and further double glazed door to rear giving access to the garden, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap inset into a range of woodtops with cupboards beneath and appliance space and plumbing for washing machine, concealed boiler, matching range of eye level wall mounted units, additional build-in storage cupboards, tiled flooring, inset spot lighting to ceiling, radiator.
Sun Lounge (3.33m x 1.32m (10'11 x 4'4)) Double glazed windows to side aspect with patio doors leading out onto the rear garden.
Bedroom One (6.48m x 3.38m (21'3 x 11'1)) Double glazed leadlight windows to both rear and side aspects with bespoke fitted plantation shutters, carpeted, picture rail, two radiators, doors to both ensuite & walk-in closet.
En-Suite Cloakroom (1.50m x 1.37m (4'11 x 4'6)) Double glazed leadlight obscure window to rear aspect, modern two piece suite comprising low level w.c, wash hand basin with mixer tap with vanity storage beneath, half tiled surrounding walls, inset spot lighting to ceiling, heated towel rail.
Walk-In Closet (2.03m x 1.02m (6'8 x 3'4)) Carpeted, bespoke range of hanging rails and shelving.
Bedroom Two (3.38m plus depth of wardrobe x 3.00m (11'1 plus de) Double glazed leadlight window to front aspect, carpeted, range of fitted wardrobes to the expans of one wall, picture rail, radiator.
Shower Room (2.29m x 2.21m (7'6 x 7'3)) Two double glazed obscure leadlight windows to side aspect, modern three piece suite comprising, fully tiled walk-in shower, low level w.c, wash hand basin with mixer tap & vanity storage beneath, tiled flooring, half tiled to surrounding walls, heated towel rail.
Externally The propery benefits from a great size and very secluded rear garden which commences with an attractive paved patio to the immediate rear with the remainder being laid to lawn and enclosed by a screen panelled fence and an established array of flower, shrub & borders.
The patio area extends round to the side giving access to the garage, garden shed to remain, outside water, outside lighting.
Front Garden To the front of the property is paved providing off street parking for several vehicles with attractive hedge borders and access to: Garage (4.60m plus 1.70m door recess x 2.62m (15'1 plus 5') Electronically operated 'up & over' door, power & lighting connected, personal door to the rear garden.
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