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Under offerListed 177 days
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About
Bryn Derwen is an immaculately presented and extensively refurbished four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow, set in a slightly elevated position with far-reaching views over open countryside to the front.
Under the current ownership, the property has been thoughtfully extended and upgraded to create a comfortable and versatile family home.
The layout includes a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite facilities, making it suitable for a wide range of buyers. The home benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout.
Its semi open-plan design allows for an abundance of natural light to flow through the living spaces. Outside, there is generous off-road parking with the added advantage of an EV charging point.
The gardens extend to both the front and rear, featuring a variety of seating areas that take full advantage of the surrounding countryside views.
In brief, the accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, kitchen/sitting room, dining room, cloakroom W.C., additional sitting room, inner hallway, ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room, first-floor landing, three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this move-in-ready home. Location Brithdir is a quiet popular village in the beautiful Wnion valley about 4 miles from Dolgellau.
It has beautiful scenic open countryside, many walking trails including the well known "The Torrent Walk", a private nursery, tea rooms and a village hall.
The ancient market town of Dolgellau sits within an area of outstanding natural beauty set in the Southern Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range.
Dolgellau is an excellent base for walkers and outdoor pursuits.
The town provides a small cottage hospital, primary & secondary schools, a tertiary college as well as restaurants, pubs, library, rugby & cricket clubs and is within 10 miles of the coast and 6 miles of a main line railway station.
Council Tax Band: E - £2,973.98 Tenure: Freehold Entrance Hallway 3.16m x 2.19m Door to side, radiator, laminate floor.
WC 1.57m x 0.82m Extractor fan, ceiling downlights, vanity wash hand basin, tiled splashback, LED illuminating mirror, low level W.C., radiator, tiled floor.
Opening into: Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.85m x 4.23m Patio door to side, door to rear, 2 large Velux to rear, ceiling downlights, modern fitted kitchen to include integral fridge and freezer, integral coffee machine, 2 integral over, integral combination oven, 2 base storage units, 3 base units under quartz worktop, induction hob with extractor hood above, island with 1 1/4 stainless steel sink with InSinkErator with 8 base units to include dishwasher and bin store, wine cooler under a quartz worktop, breakfast bar for 4 people, radiator, Karndean vinyl flooring.
* From hallway, opening to front into: Dining Room 3.17m x 3.16m French doors to front, dado rail, radiator, laminate floor.
Double doors into: Sitting Room 5.32m x 5.31m Window to front with open countryside and mountain views, door to rear into inner hallway, open feature fireplace with oak surround housing multi fuel stove on a slate hearth, dado rail, wall lights, radiator, laminate floor.
From Hallway, door into: Utility 2.43m x 1.45m Two wall units, larder units, 3 base units under granite effect worktop, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splash backs, space for washing machine, boiler, tiled walls to dado height, tiled floor.
From Hallway, door into: Inner Hallway 3.47m x 3.77m Patio doors to rear, Velux to rear, dado rail, under stairs storage, radiator, Karndean vinyl floor, stairs to first floor.
Ground Floor Bedroom 1 3.22m x 4.08m Window to font with open countryside and mountain range views, 4 double wardrobe (fitted floor to ceiling), radiator, laminate floor.
Door into: En-Suite Shower Room 1.54m x 2.71m Window to rear, large walk-in shower with spa style shower, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, wall unit, LED illuminating mirror, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., heated towel rail/radiator, tiled floor with under floor heating.
Landing 5.31m x 1.74m Wall light, ceiling down light, access to loft, dado rail, airing cupboard housing hot water tank, shelving, carpet.
Bedroom 2 3.85m x 4.98m Window to side with far reaching Cader Idris views, window to front with mountain views, built-in wardrobes, radiator, carpet.
Bedroom 3 4.28m x 3.48m Window to front with open countryside, radiator, carpet.
Bedroom 4 3.17m x 4.93m Window to front with mountain views, window to side, built-in wardrobe and cupboard, radiator, carpet.
Bathroom 2.37m x 1.92m Velux window to rear, panelled bath, fully tiled walls, ceiling downlights, vanity wash hand basin and low level W.C.
with storage units, shower cubicle with mains shower, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
Outside To the front: An enclosed lawned garden bordered by a hedge and stone wall, featuring a variety of mature trees and shrubs.
There is also a raised composite decking area, ideal for enjoying the outlook. To the side: Generous off-road parking for up to three vehicles, complete with an electric charging point.
Double gates open into an additional enclosed parking area, suitable for cars, a caravan, or motorhome, with planted borders adding greenery.
A paved pathway leads to the front door, with gated access into the front garden, along with external lighting and water taps.
To the rear: A composite decking area provides space for outdoor seating, alongside a gravel pathway edged with planted borders filled with mature shrubs and trees.
Steps lead up to a terrace area with a hot tub, while a further gravel section houses a garden shed. Gated access leads through to the front garden.
Detached Garage 3.92m x 5.87m Up and over door to front, window to rear, electric, concrete floor.
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