2-bedroom bungalow · SS1 3SJ
No longer listedListed 44 days · slow let
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About
This bright and spacious detached bungalow is situated in a sought after tree lined road and within Bournes Green school catchment area.
The beach, Broadway shops and mainline railway station are all nearby. This "much loved" home has been well cared for throughout and enjoys an unoverlooked West backing rear garden.
Available October COUNCIL TAX Southend Council - Band E HOLDING DEPOSIT One week's rent EPC RATING E Rating LOCATION What three words ///gone.socket.spot PHOTOGRAPHY Please note photos were taken 2024 Entrance Lobby Approached via double glazed double front doors.
Tiled floor. Inner glazed door and side screen leading to the entrance hall. Entrance Hall 11' 0" x 8' 0" (3.35m x 2.44m) A bright and welcoming entrance hall. Radiator.
Built in cloaks cupboard. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Doors to accommodation.
Lounge 17' 0" x 13' 3" (5.18m x 4.04m) This bright and well proportioned living room has an attractive natural stone fireplace with fitted coal effect gas fire. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
Wide double glazed sliding patio doors leading to the conservatory and garden. Conservatory 12' 0" x 9' 9" (3.66m x 2.97m) A good size UPVC double glazed conservatory with vaulted ceiling.
Windows and French double doors framing lovely views across the rear garden. Electric heater.
Light and power Kitchen/Diner 12' 0" x 13' 0" (3.66m x 3.96m) Fitted with a wide range of units and rolled work surfaces with inset stainless steel double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, range of cupboards and drawers below.
Space and plumbing for washing machine. Inset four ring stainless steel gas hob with extractor hood above. Oven housing with built in double oven and warmer drawer with cupboards above and below.
Built in fridge/freezer with matching decor panels. Wall mounted storage cabinets. Ideal Mexico gas fired central heating boiler. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lighting. Part tiled walls.
Space for dining table. This room enjoys a dual aspect with double glazed window to side and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Double glazed door to side giving access to front and rear gardens. Bedroom One 14' 7" x 12' 0" (4.45m x 3.66m) Plus wide range of built in wardrobe cupboards.
Bed recess with bedside cabinets, lockers above and cupboards to either side. Built in matching dressing table unit with chest of drawers. This bright double bedroom has double glazed window to front.
Pretty arched stained glass leaded light window to side. Radiator. Bedroom Two 14' 0" x 12' 0" (4.27m x 3.66m) This bright double bedroom has a double glazed window to front. Radiator.
Bathroom/WC Spacious bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with hand grips, separately plumbed shower over and fitted shower screen.
Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards below. Low flush WC and bidet. Fully tiled walls. Illuminated mirror. Heated towel rail. Access to loft space. Two double glazed windows to side.
Garden The property benefits from a good size unoverlooked West backing rear garden which is laid mainly to lawn with planted borders, maturing trees and shrubs. Raised decking area.
Outside lighting. Cold water tap. Door to side entrance. External WC/gardeners toilet.
Double Length Garage 34' 4" x 8' 7" (10.46m x 2.62m) Double length garage, divided with a partition wall creating a work shop area to one end with double glazed window and door to garden.
Light and power. Service metres. Up and over roller door. Approached via a blockwork driveway, providing ample further parking.
Value & comps
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