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About
CHAIN FREE Detached Bungalow with Plenty of Scope for Improvement and Value Adding Potential.
Offering Large Reception Lounge and Kitchen, 3-Double Bedrooms, Cloakroom and Bathroom, with Large Gated Driveway, Private Rear Garden with Shed, and Garage.
Conveniently situated in a Popular and Peaceful Residential location in Abbeydale, Gloucester.
Close to all local amenities, Parks, well-accredited Schools, and mainline commuter links, to include the M5 Motorway, A46 Shurdington Road, and Gloucester City Centre.
This impressive detached bungalow offers a significant amount of scope for improvement with plenty of value adding potential, making it an ideal home for the next owner to enjoy and cherish, with the added benefit of a sizeable plot position, with front and rear gardens, large gated driveway, and garage.
The property offers a great balance of space, comfort, and practicality, comprising in detail of entrance hallway, providing access to the spacious lounge reception, third double bedroom, and spacious kitchen offering ample floor and wall mounted fitted storage units, worktop space, mid-level electric double oven, electric hob and extractor, and onward access to the lobby; providing secondary access to the reception lounge, cloakroom, main bathroom, the master double bedroom with shower, and second double bedroom, benefitting from patio door access to the private rear garden.
The tiered landscaped garden offers a private and relaxing space to enjoy the warmer months of the year, and gated access to the driveway and garage.
The large driveway is sufficient to park one vehicle in front of the gates, and at least another couple of vehicles parked securely behind the gate.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, and solar roof panelling. Viewings strongly recommended. Mains supply: Electric, Gas, Water.
Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: B Tenure: Freehold.
Chain Free Property **This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period").
Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT.
This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00.
These services are optional.
Entrance Hall The private entrance threshold to the practical entrance hallway is located on the left side of this impressive bungalow, offering a warm and homely feel, suitable to any home.
Lounge 5.46m x 3.35m A spacious lounge reception with front aspect upvc double glazed window, fireplace, and access to the lobby and hallway; offering a light and comfortable living space.
Kitchen 3.57m x 2.75m A good sized modern fitted kitchen with electric hob, mid-level double oven, and a good amount of floor and wall mounted units, with access to the hallway and lobby.
Bedroom1 4.02m x 3.82m The spacious master double bedroom with unspoilt views of the private rear garden, offers a comfortable and relaxing space to rest, and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
Bedroom2 4.17m x 2.35m The good-sized second double bedroom, with the benefit of patio door access to the private rear garden, offers a light and comfortable space to rest.
Bedroom3 2.76m x 2.72m The third double bedroom lends itself perfectly as a third bedroom, but offers a multi-functional space, also suitable for a dining room, secondary lounge, or home office.
Bathroom 2.34m x 1.53m Fully tiled main bathroom with full sized bath, sink, toilet, and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Cloakroom Fully tiled cloakroom with toilet, sink, and heated towel rail, located off the lobby.
Value & comps
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