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About
Set within a quiet residential cul-de-sac in the heart of Appleby Magna, this detached bungalow offers well-balanced accommodation totalling 995 sqft, in brief comprising: hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, shower room, separate WC.
Externally there is a store and detached garage. together with attractive gardens to the front, side and rear.
Enjoying an elevated position with pleasant views across the surrounding area, the property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking single-storey living with clear potential for reconfiguration or extension (subject to any necessary consents).
Its position offers easy access to main road networks and amenities.
Location - Set within the attractive village of Appleby Magna, this location offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle with excellent access to surrounding towns and transport links.
The village provides a local primary school, public houses, church and community facilities, with a wider range of amenities available in nearby Atherstone and Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Conveniently positioned just a short drive from the M42 (J11), the area is ideal for commuting towards Tamworth, Birmingham, Derby and Leicester, with rail connections available from Atherstone and Tamworth stations.
Travel Distances Atherstone – 8 miles Ashby-de-la-Zouch – 7 miles Tamworth – 9 miles Derby – 18 miles Leicester – 23 miles East Midlands Airport – 17 miles Birmingham Airport – 25 miles M42 (J11) – 1 mile Accommodation Details - Ground Floor - The front pathway leads through the lawned garden to the main entrance, opening into a central hallway that forms the heart of the bungalow.
A useful store cupboard sits off to one side, with all rooms leading neatly from this point.
To the front of the property lies the sitting room, a generous and inviting space featuring a broad picture window and a feature fireplace provides a natural focal point.
At the rear, the kitchen/dining room offers a contemporary contrast, finished with modern wall and base units, extensive work surfaces and a range-style cooker.
There is ample room for a dining table, and the bi-folding doors open directly onto the garden, allowing natural light to pour in and creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The bungalow offers three bedrooms, each with its own character.
Bedroom one, positioned at the front, is an impressively sized room and includes a stylish free-standing bath, giving this space a boutique, suite-like feel.
Bedroom two sits peacefully to the rear with views over the garden, while bedroom three provides flexibility as a single bedroom, home office or snug.
A separate shower room and an adjacent WC complete the internal accommodation. Outside - The property is set within a quiet cul-de-sac on St.
Michaels Drive, enjoying a slightly elevated position with attractive front gardens and a pathway leading to the main entrance.
A driveway and detached garage sit to the rear of the plot, with gated access into the garden.
The rear garden is particularly private, enclosed by brick walling and mature planting, with lawned areas and space for seating.
To the side, a further garden area provides valuable additional outdoor space and clear scope for landscaping or potential extension (subject to consents).
Local Authority - North West Leicestershire District Council - Tel:01530-454545 Council Tax - Band - D Agents Note - Additional information about the property, including details of utility providers, is available upon request.
Please contact the agent for further details.
Tenure & Possession - The property is freehold with vacant possession being given on completion Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.
Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way. Services - None of the services have been teste.
We are advised that the property benefits from main water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The central heating is gas fired and broadband is connected to the property.
Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale. Additional Services - Do you have a house to sell?
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Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained.
If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
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