3-bedroom detached house · LE12 9RW
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A spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow, ideally located in the heart of Shepshed, offering well-proportioned accommodation, excellent convenience to local amenities, and a well-maintained rear garden with plenty of potential.
Positioned in a highly convenient central Shepshed location, this detached bungalow is well suited to those looking for comfortable single-storey living with everything close at hand.
Shops, supermarkets and other everyday amenities are all within easy reach, while excellent commuter links make travelling to surrounding towns and cities straightforward for both homeowners and visiting family.
The property offers generous and versatile accommodation throughout, with a spacious lounge providing a comfortable setting for relaxing, and a separate dining room ideal for everyday meals or entertaining family and friends.
The kitchen is practical in layout, and the bungalow as a whole offers excellent scope for renovation or updating, allowing a purchaser to create a home to suit their own taste and requirements.
There are three well-sized double bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies or additional living space if required.
The main bathroom is complemented by a separate WC to one of the bedrooms, adding a useful extra convenience.
Outside, the property benefits from off-road parking, a garage, and a spacious rear garden which has been well maintained and provides a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy.
With its generous plot, practical layout and further potential, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a bungalow in a central and well-connected part of Shepshed.
Entrance Hall The reception hall provides a spacious and welcoming entrance to the property, giving access to the living room, separate dining room, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms and shower room.
There are two radiators, an airing cupboard, and an additional useful storage cupboard.
Loft access is also available via a pull-down ladder, leading to a boarded loft which offers excellent extra storage space.
Lounge 4.62m x 3.89m (15'2" x 12'9" ) (To the side of chimney breast) A uPVC double glazed bow window to the front elevation provides plenty of natural light, while a radiator ensures comfort.
The room also features an attractive fireplace with a brick surround, wooden hearth and matching overmantel, creating a pleasant focal point.
Dining Room 3.73m x 3.43m (12'3" x 11'3") (To the side of chimney breast) A uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation allows for plenty of natural light, while a radiator provides warmth.
The room is further enhanced by an attractive feature fireplace with a marble hearth and matching back, decorative wooden surround and overmantel, together with an inset open fire forming an appealing focal point.
Kitchen 3.71m x 3.38m (12'2" x 11'1") The kitchen is fitted with a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and cupboards beneath, together with a range of matching wall and base units, roll-edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.
Integrated appliances include an electric hob with extractor hood over, along with a double eye-level oven and grill.
There is plumbing for a washing machine and slimline dishwasher, as well as space for a tall freestanding fridge freezer.
A uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation provides a pleasant outlook over the garden, while a serving hatch connects through to the dining room.
A door from the kitchen leads directly into the side porch.
Master Bedroom 3.63m x 3.30m (11'11" x 10'10") A uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation provides natural light, while a radiator ensures comfort.
The room also benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, together with a matching chest of drawers, offering excellent built-in storage.
Bedroom Two 3.89m x 3.18m (12'9" x 10'5") The room is fitted with a useful range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards with overhead storage, along with a dressing table or desk area and shelving, making it both practical and adaptable Bedroom Three 2.84m x 2.64m (9'4" x 8'8") A uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden, while a radiator provides warmth.
A sliding door gives access to a useful adjoining WC.
Shower Room The shower room is fitted with a full-width shower cubicle with tiled surround and sliding double doors, together with a vanity unit incorporating a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and useful cupboard storage beneath.
There is also a low flush WC, radiator, and a uPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation providing natural light and privacy.
Workshop With electric light and power connected, the workshop also benefits from windows to the side elevation, providing natural light and making it a useful space for hobbies, storage or practical use.
Garage The garage is fitted with an electric remotely operated door and also benefits from a personal access door and window to the rear elevation.
Front Garden The property occupies a wide plot with a walled front boundary and gated access leading to the front garden and main entrance door.
A driveway provides off-road parking and access to the garage.
Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, the front garden is arranged with slabbed and gravelled areas, with access available to both sides of the property.
Rear Garden A particular feature of the property is the spacious and well-maintained rear garden.
A paved patio extends across the rear of the bungalow, providing an ideal space for outdoor seating, while the garden beyond is laid mainly to lawn.
A pathway leads to a greenhouse, and well-stocked borders planted with a variety of shrubs and plants add further appeal.
To the side of the property there is a timber-built workshop, along with personal access into the garage.
Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
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