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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · LA14 4PH
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About
A well-positioned semi-detached bungalow in the desirable Hawcoat area of Barrow-in-Furness, enjoying a pleasant outlook over a large green to the front and conveniently located for Furness General Hospital, Dane Ghyll Primary School and Community Centre, the local golf club and family-friendly pubs.
The property offers well-proportioned accommodation comprising two double bedrooms, lounge, modern kitchen, shower room, central hallway and large glazed rear porch, with the added benefit of a private driveway, garage and generous two-level rear garden with patio, lawn and planted borders.
Offering scope for further modernisation and improvement, the property also presents potential to utilise the loft space, subject to the necessary planning and building regulations, making this an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a bungalow with further potential.
Location What3Words///lance.boardroom.caps Description Situated in the sought-after Hawcoat area of Barrow-in-Furness, this semi-detached bungalow enjoys a pleasant position overlooking a large green to the front, with a range of local amenities and facilities within easy reach.
These include Furness General Hospital, Dane Ghyll Primary School and Community Centre, the local golf club and a selection of family-friendly pubs.
The property offers well-proportioned accommodation and provides excellent scope for further improvement and upgrading.
There is also potential to extend into the loft space, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
A private driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a garage situated within the generous rear garden.
The garden is arranged over two levels and incorporates a paved patio, lawned area and established planted borders, providing a good degree of privacy and outdoor space.
The accommodation is accessed via a central entrance hall, which includes a useful store cupboard and ladder access to the loft, offering further potential for development.
The lounge is a comfortable reception room featuring a central fireplace and a large front-facing window overlooking the garden and green beyond.
The modern kitchen is fitted with white-effect cabinetry complemented by contrasting work surfaces. Features include an inset sink, gas hob with extractor hood over and a double oven beneath.
There is plumbing and space for a washing machine, together with space for a freestanding fridge. A door leads through to a large, glazed porch, which in turn provides access to the rear garden.
There are two good-sized double bedrooms, with the larger bedroom benefiting from a range of built-in wardrobes.
The shower room is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising an independent shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with useful storage beneath.
A high-level window with opaque glazing and an opening pane provides natural light and ventilation.
Overall, this is an appealing bungalow offering comfortable single-level living, a generous garden and garage, together with considerable scope for modernisation and potential loft conversion or extension, subject to the relevant permissions.
Tenure Freehold. Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
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