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Summary This attractive detached bungalow is situated on a large plot in the popular village of Great Bentley which benefits from local amenities, as well as large award winning village green, popular primary school and train station.
The property offers excellent access to the both the A120 and A133.
Description Early viewing is advised of this detached bungalow situated on a substantial plot in a popular village location, offering excellent access to amenities and transport links.
The property benefits from entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, lounge/diner, spacious sun room/utility room with cloakroom, three double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom.
Externally there is ample off street parking, a garage and attractive enclosed rear garden.
Entrance Door To: Entrance Porch With further door to: Entrance Hall Wooden flooring, radiator, doors to: Kitchen / Breakfast Room Comprehensive range of matching wooden base and eye level units, marble effect work surfaces, inset sink and drainer unit, integrated eye level double oven, inset hob with extractor hood over, tiled splashbacks, integrated dishwasher, tiled floor, spotlights, built-in pantry cupboard, upvc double glazed windows to side and rear, door to: Sun Room / Utility L-shaped room with upvc double glazed windows to front and side, upvc double glazed door to rear, tiled floor, inset spotlights, two radiators, built-in cupboard, space for fridge/freezer, door to: Cloakroom White suite comprising low level w.c.
And pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled floor, space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Lounge / Diner Upvc double glazed window to side, upvc double glazed doors to rear, wooden flooring, radiator, feature fireplace.
Bedroom One Upvc double glazed bay window to front, range of fitted wardrobes, carpet, radiator. Bedroom Two Upvc double glazed window to front, range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, carpet.
Bedroom Three Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, carpet.
Family Bathroom Obscure upvc double glazed window to side, modern four piece suite comprising free standing bath, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle and low level w.c., tiled floor, heated towel rail, part panelled walls.
Outside To the front of the property there is a generous driveway providing off street parking for several cars and giving access to the garage. Side access to rear.
There is a lovely private rear garden which comprises of patio area, shingled sections, mature flowers, shrubs and trees, vegetable patch, greenhouse and garden shed.
This mature garden area provides the ideal tranquil space to relax and unwind. Agents Note The property benefits from 16 solar panels which are owned outright and fed back to the grid.
Directions Refer to map 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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