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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · BH21 1TF
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.9%) on 20 JunListed 487 days
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About
A detached, two bedroom bungalow located in the heart of Merley with an enclosed rear garden, driveway parking and a double garage.
Property Details Layard Drive is positioned in the centre of Merley and sits within close proximity to local amenities such as doctors, local shops and schools.
Merley also benefits from multiple bus stops which offer routes to Wimborne, Poole and Bournemouth.
This particular home comprises an entrance hall, which provides access to the principle rooms of the home, dual aspect living room with double doors leading to the conservatory with a kitchen and separate utility room at the rear of the property.
There are two double bedrooms, with both bedrooms offering in-built storage and an en-suite shower room in the master bedroom. Additionally, there is a family bathroom.
Garden And Grounds The front garden has been landscaped and offers driveway parking for approximately three cars.
There is a double gate which leads to the rear garden, further parking and the double garage.
The rear garden has raised decking and a patio area and benefits from a selection of mature plants and shrubs.
Location Wimborne is a vibrant and thriving market town in East Dorset with a comprehensive mix of shopping facilities, restaurants, and attractions to appeal to everyone.
Easily accessed by car from all directions via the A31, A35 and B3081 Wimborne has great public transport links to Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas including a comprehensive network of bus routes.
Wimborne is immersed in a varied history, preserved and on-show in the c.705 ad Minster Church of Cuthburga with its chained library which is one of only four world-wide.
The beautiful twin towers of the Minster provide an elegant backdrop to the town’s historic architecture.
Wimborne is well served by an excellent range of services for residents including doctors, a local hospital, sought-after schools and strong health and social care.
Leisure facilities are well catered for and the town is within easy access to the county’s areas of outstanding natural beauty offering miles of bridleways, footpaths and coastal routes t...
Value & comps
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