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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · IP12 1PP
Sold STCListed 149 days
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*** GUIDE PRICE: £400,000 to £425,000 *** Situated in the lovely village of Melton just a short walk from Woodbridge lies this extremely well-maintained two-bedroom detached bungalow which is being sold with no onward chain.
The property benefits from off-road parking for two cars to the front, a delightful low-maintenance rear garden, double-glazing, and gas central heating.
A summary of the accommodation is as follows: entrance hall with ample storage, dual aspect sitting room, double-glazed conservatory, kitchen / breakfast room, bathroom, and two good size double bedrooms with one having an en-suite shower room.
Melton is situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Woodbridge and is served by Melton Railway Station on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line.
The village has a range of local amenities including primary school, vets, dental practice, health centre, church, hair salons, food shops, Post Office, and recreational facilities.
The quaint and historic market town of Woodbridge combines excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants and numerous activities both indoors and out.
On the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Woodbridge is the perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk Coast and its many tourist attractions.
The beautiful, award-winning Elmhurst Park has been referred to as 'the jewel in the crown of Woodbridge' and the popular Seckford Hall Golf Club is within close proximity.
Just a short walk from the Thoroughfare and the River Deben, it is renowned for its superb floral colour and high standards of maintenance.
The town is served by Woodbridge railway station on the Ipswich – Lowestoft East Suffolk Line and has some excellent schools including the popular Farlingaye High School.
Entrance Hall Built-in double cupboard, tiled floor, radiator, loft access, and further built-in cupboard which houses the boiler and is shelved with a tiled floor.
Sitting Room 16' 5" x 11' 2" A dual aspect reception room with double-glazed window to the front and double-glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden.
There are two radiators, a gas fire with feature surround, and French doors through to: Conservatory 9' 3" x 8' 8" A double-glazed conservatory with brick base which has a range of windows, a double slimline radiator, tiled floor, and French doors opening out to the rear garden.
Kitchen 13' 5" x 6' 7" Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units with roll edge work surfaces, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, radiator, and tiled floor.
Integrated appliances include an electric oven and four ring gas hob with extractor hood over with space and plumbing for a washing machine and slimline dishwasher.
The kitchen has a double-glazed window to the side aspect and double-glazed door opening out to the side.
Bathroom A three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over and folding shower screen, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; with a heated towel rail, half-height tiled walls and tiled floor, an extractor fan, and double-glazed opaque window to the front aspect.
Bedroom One 12' 4" x 11' 2" Double-glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, and door through to: En-Suite Shower Room A three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure with sliding door, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; with half-height tiled walls, extractor fan, and double-glazed opaque window to the side aspect.
Bedroom Two 15' 7" x 10' 0" Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.
Outside The front garden is laid to lawn with shingle borders with a hawthorn hedge screening the front from the road; to the side there is a block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for two cars and gated side access to the rear garden.
The delightful low-maintenance garden is predominantly laid to lawn with flowerbeds and shrub borders, paved side return with a timber shed, and the garden is fully enclosed by fencing and retaining wall.
Value & comps
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