4-bedroom bungalow · ME8 9LD
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Guide Price - £500,000 - £550,000 Set within the sought-after location of Holtwood Close, Rainham/Parkwood, this impressive detached four-bedroom bungalow offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for a range of buyers.
Boasting approximately 1,337 sq. ft. of well-presented living space, the property has been thoughtfully extended and upgraded to create a modern, functional home.
Internally, the standout feature is the substantial rear extension, which provides a superb open-plan living area incorporating a lounge and dining space.
This bright and sociable room is centred around a log burner, which is in excellent working order and efficiently heats the space, making it both practical and inviting year-round.
The property also benefits from underfloor heating with individual area thermostats, adding further comfort and efficiency.
The kitchen is well-fitted with ample storage and worktop space, designed to meet the needs of everyday living, while the rest of the home continues to impress with generous storage solutions throughout.
The accommodation comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with its own en-suite, offering a degree of privacy and convenience.
Externally, the property benefits from a detached garage and a driveway, providing ample off-road parking.
Additional features include a working alarm system and an integrated lighting setup, where lamps are connected to the main lighting circuit for ease of use.
Holtwood Close is ideally positioned within walking distance of Parkwood’s local shopping centre, which offers a variety of amenities including shops, a bakery, restaurants, and takeaways.
The area is popular for its community feel, access to local schools, and convenient transport links.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a spacious, ready-to-move-into home in a well-regarded location.
Key Terms Discover the allure of Rainham and Gillingham, nestled in the heart of the Medway Towns.
These neighbouring communities offer a unique blend of tranquillity and convenience, with picturesque landscapes and excellent transport links, including direct train services to London city centre.
Residents benefit from a variety of shopping destinations such as Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, along with a plethora of local pubs and restaurants to enjoy.
Both towns boast well-respected schools, including Rainham Mark Grammar, ensuring quality education for families.
Moreover, Rainham and Gillingham provide ample open space and recreational facilities, including Capstone Country Park, Berengrave Nature Reserve, Riverside Country Park, the Planet Ice Skating Rink, the Ski & Snowboard Centre, and Great Lines Heritage Park.
This abundance of amenities caters to diverse interests and lifestyles, making these towns not just places to live, but communities to thrive in.
Entrance Hallway 18' 11" x 8' 6" (5.77m x 2.58m) Double glazed door and window to front. Access to loft. Cloak cupboard. Storage cupboard housing washing machine and wall mounted boiler.
Tiled flooring. Lounge 24' 3" x 19' 2" (7.38m x 5.85m) Two double glazed windows to side. Double glazed French doors to side. Log burner. Three radiators.
Kitchen 12' 2" x 7' 11" (3.72m x 2.41m) Double glazed door to front. Double glazed window to side. Range of wall and base units with worksurface over. Built in bins. Sink. Waste disposal.
Induction hob. Integral extractor. Plate warmer. Double oven. Integrated fridge freezer. Freezer. Dish washer. Tiled flooring.
Bedroom One 16' 0" x 11' 8" (4.88m x 3.55m) Double glazed window to side. Built in vanity space. Integrated wardrobe with lighting. Underfloor heating. Tiled flooring.
Ensuite 7' 10" x 5' 6" (2.4m x 1.68m) Double glazed window to front. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Walk in shower. Demister mirror. Internal radio. Under floor heating. Storage cupboard.
Tiled flooring. Bedroom Two 11' 5" x 10' 4" (3.49m x 3.14m) Single glazed window to front with internal privacy blind. Built in wardrobes. Tiled flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 8' 11" x 8' 8" (2.71m x 2.63m) Double glazed window to front. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Bedroom Four 9' 1" x 8' 1" (2.78m x 2.47m) Double glazed window to rear and side.
Integral storage with worksurface over. Tiled flooring. Underfloor heating. Bathroom 8' 0" x 5' 6" (2.44m x 1.67m) Double glazed window to front. Low level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin.
Wet room shower. Corner bath. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. Front Garden Steps to front door. Slabbed. Driveway.
Garage 18' 7" x 11' 5" (5.67m x 3.49m) Double glazed window and door to side. Power and lighting. Water tap. Electric door. Rear Garden Composite decking area. Fenced in. Side access.
Pedestrian access to rear. Bricked raised bordered edges. Pebbled seating area to rear. Two outside taps. Electric socket. Undershed bunker. General Working alarm system.
Control panel is in the hallway near the front door. CCTV cameras at front and back but not active any more. Just a deterrent. Keysafe box on the low wall as you look out of the kitchen window.
Outside down lights on house front and back and garage.
Both have analogue timers (in utility cupboard for the house and in the garage for the garage) Outside electricity sockets at the foot of the stairs and outside the French doors.
Utility Cupboard – in the hallway Boiler and hot water tank Water softener Washing machine plumbing Light Main Bedroom Underfloor heating with area thermostat Double height wardrobes with pull down top rails.
Wardrobes have built in lights Lamps are plugged into the lighting main and switched on at by the door or individually on the lamps.
En-suite bathroom Anti-mist mirror Airing cupboard behind the door Underfloor heating Built in radio in the ceiling with remote control Hallway LED lights with touch activation Shoe cupboard, coat cupboard, storage cupboards & drawers all push to open Larder has a light switch just outside (three switches: narrow hall, larder, loft) Main loft access hatch is above the larder.
No built in ladder so we bring one in from the garage when needed. Loft is semi boarded with loose boards. It’s a large space.
(Other access points are: in the main hall, light switch just inside the hatch, and in the back office.) Kitchen Induction hob with built in extractor fan Waste disposal in the sink Floor level fan heater that works with the central heating Soft close mechanisms on all drawers 2 freezers + fridge Split dishwasher (so you can put half on at a time) Two electric ovens, on with steam capacity Electric plate warmer Low level LED lighting Outside tap by the back door.
Main Bathroom Shower light and extractor are on a switch outside the room. Main light on a pulley just inside the door. Mirror lights on a small pulley just under the mirror.
Towel rail is on the central heating and has an electric heating element for the summer. Living Room / Dining Room Various lights.
The yellow lamps are on sockets that link to the main light switch. There are several points round the room that link to the same switch to allow different layouts.
Log burner is in good working order and makes the space very warm when used. Wood is stored in the space under the house near the side gate.
The extended area near the French doors has underfloor heating with an area thermostat Back office Underfloor heating with area thermostat Loft access Outside Rear The under shed has lights, water and electricity.
Exterior electric socket by the French doors. Gate to the pathway behind the house.
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