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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · GL18 1SZ
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About
Located in a cul de sac within the ever popular Lakeside development is this extended two bedroom detached bungalow boasting spacious accommodation, ample off parking plus garage, pleasant rear garden and being situated within close walking distance of the picturesque lake area and local amenities.
Entrance Hall Entrance hall to provide access to the living/dining room, bedroom 1 and 2 and the bathroom.
Living/Dining Room A generously sized living/dining room with a decorative fireplace, a bow window overlooking the front aspect and sliding doors to the rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room A well proportioned kitchen with a range of floor and eye level units along with appliances to include, oven with hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and a freezer.
Window overlooking the rear garden with a door leading out. Bedroom One Double bedroom with window to both the side and rear aspect. Bedroom Two Double bedroom with a window to the front aspect.
Bathroom Partially tiled bathroom with suite to include bath with overhead electric shower, WC and hand wash basin. Garage Garage provides extra storage space and is accessed via up and over door.
Outside To the front of the property is a gravelled area with a paved pathway leading to the front door and a driveway suitable for parking two vehicles.
Accessed by the side gate, the rear garden boasts a decked area, a patioed area suitable for alfresco dining and a lawned area containing flower beds with a range of mature shrubs and bushes plus a large garden shed with power and lighting.
Location Newent originally called Noent is a small market town about 8 miles north west of Gloucester, on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean.
The town includes a half-timbered market house, plus other houses of historical nature and Newent Lake a large picturesque lake in the centre of the town, originally part of the Newent Court Estate is the 'jewel of the town'.
Newent is served by three schools, all within the town, a doctors surgery and dentist, Sports & Leisure Centre and various churches of different denominations.
With excellent motorway links to the M50 & M5.
The property is also within driving distance of the local award winning Three Choirs vineyard with bar and restaurant as well some excellent garden centres including Three Shires.
There are plenty of local rural walks and a cycle routes close by that incorporates both the Newent and Ledbury "loops".
Material Information Tenure: Freehold Council tax band: D Local Authority & rates: Forest of Dean District Council - £2415.17 (2025/2026) Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas Broadband speed: Basic 16 Mbps Superfast 52 Mbps Mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodaphone, Three, O2
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