3-bedroom bungalow · SY5 0UD
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About
A highly desirable detached bungalow, requiring extensive renovation and improvement, set with a detached garage and generous wraparound gardens on the fringe of this highly desirable rural village.
Directions - From Shrewsbury, proceed west along the A488. Continue through the village of Hanwood and on entering Pontesford, take the right turn onto Back Lane before reaching Wynnstay stores.
Continue along Back Lane and the bungalow will be identified on the left hand side, clearly identified by a Halls For Sale Board.
Situation - The property is attractively positioned on the fringe of the thriving and popular village of Pontesbury which benefits from a superb range of amenities including schools, selection of shops, post office, restaurant, public houses and a church.
Purchasers will be pleased to note that there is a medical practice and dental surgery in the village, whilst a number of delightful countryside walks are available close by.
In addition, the county town of Shrewsbury is easily accessible for commuters and has the benefit of a rail service together with with a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and social facilities.
Description - West Cove is a most appealing detached bungalow offering well proportioned accommodation which requires a compressive scheme of renovation and improvement.
The accommodation currently provides a living room, breakfast kitchen three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, there is driveway parking and a detached garage.
The gardens are especially generous in size and currently offer wraparound lawns, with floral shrubbery beds and borders.
It should be note that the bungalow has a pleasant aspect towards Pontesford Hill.
Accommodation - Sliding patio door leads into:- Conservatory - Tiled floor wraparound double glazed windows and sliding doors with glazed roof.
Part glazed door to:- Entrance Hall - With access to loft space, built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, built in cloaks cupboard, doors off and to:- Living Room - With dual aspect windows, tiled fireplace.
Breakfast Kitchen - Quarry tiled floor, eye and base level units, wall mounted gas fired central heating oiler, space and connection for cooker, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, part glazed UPVC door to rear, built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom One - With overhead fan and light. Bedroom Two - With pleasant aspect over garden. Bedroom Three - With window overlooking gardens.
Bathroom - Providing a suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
Outside - The property is approached through twin gates, leading onto a tarmacadam driveway which offers parking and gives access to the detached garage. Garage - With metal up and over entrance door.
The Gardens - The property is set fairly centrally in its plot and offers generous and extensive wraparound lawns, with established hedgerows and a variety of specimen trees.
Positioned to the rear is a greenhouse, External cold water tap. Prospective purchasers may be pleased to note that the front gardens have a pleasant aspect towards Pontesford Hill.
General Remarks - Agents Note - Prospective purchasers should note the property is located in an area of historic coal mining.
Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale. Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Services - Mains water, electricity and gas are understood to be connected. Private drainage. None of these services have been tested.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
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