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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · TR1 2BW
Sold STCReduced £45k (−12%) on 26 OctListed 224 days
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A spacious four bedroom bungalow arranged over two floors and offering well proportioned accommodation throughout.
The property would benefit from general updating but provides excellent potential for improvement.
The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, bedroom, bathroom and a fourth bedroom/office on the ground floor, with two further bedrooms and a shower room to the first floor.
Externally there are good sized front and rear gardens, together with a single garage, store and off-road parking. SOLD WITH NO CHAIN Council tax D. Freehold EPC E.
General Comments - A spacious four bedroom property situated in a sought after location offering well proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.
The property would now benefit from general updating and modernisation but offers excellent potential for improvement.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, a double bedroom and a further room currently used as a fourth bedroom but could equally serve as an office.
To the first floor are two additional bedrooms together with a shower room.
Externally, the property stands within generous gardens with a large enclosed rear area and a south facing front garden enjoying all day sunshine.
There is also the benefit of a single garage, useful store and off-road parking.
Overall, the property offers an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking a home with scope to update and personalise, set within good sized gardens and with the advantage of parking and garaging.
Truro - Truro is renowned for its excellent shopping centre, fine selection of restaurants, bars, private and state schools and main line railway link to London (Paddington).
The Hall for Cornwall is also a popular venue providing all year round entertainment and other cultural facilities include the Royal Cornwall Museum and the historic Cathedral.
Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - 5.28m x 3.52m (17'3" x 11'6" ) - Fire place and window to the front. Radiator. Kitchen/Dining Room - 2.22m x 5.53m (7'3" x 18'1") - A range of base and eye level units.
Stainless steel sink with drain away. Eye level electric oven and gas hob. Window to the front and side. Radiator. Bedroom Four - 2.91m x 2.51m (9'6" x 8'2" ) - Window to the rear. Radiator.
Bedroom One - 2.90m x 3.48m (9'6" x 11'5") - Built in wardrobe. Window to the rear. Radiator.
Bathroom - 1.98m x 1.63m (6'5" x 5'4") - A fully tiled room comprising wash hand basin, low level w.c, bath with electric shower over. Obscured window to rear. Radiator.
First Floor - Bedroom Two - 3.08m x 3.38m (10'1" x 11'1" ) - Velux window and window to the side. Radiator. Bedroom Three - 2.90m x 3.48m (9'6" x 11'5") - Velux window and window to the side.
Radiator. Shower Room - Shower cubicle with electric shower. Floating hand wash basin and low level W.C. Radiator.
Outside - A private driveway offers parking for one car, with potential to create additional spaces if required.
The front garden benefits from a sunny south-facing aspect and is enclosed by a mature hedge, providing both privacy and shelter.
A combination of paving and gravel, it is ideal for entertaining with ample space for outdoor seating, and a pathway runs along the side leading to the rear.
The rear garden over looks views of the cathedral with low maintenance paving and a useful store. Garage - Single garage with power connected. Metal roller up and over door. Tenure - Freehold.
Council Tax - D. Services - Mains electric, water, drainage and gas. N.B - The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.
Directions - Proceeding out of the city centre via Lemon Street, continue into Falmouth Road and then opposite the Truro High School for Girls turn left into Park View.
Follow the road around to the right passing the entrance into Northfield Drive and follow this road around to the right.
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