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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · DT1 2AQ
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.6%) on 31 JulListed 153 days
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Summary Set in Dorchester this detached bungalow offers a living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property also benefits from driveway parking, single garage and a private enclosed rear garden.
Description A well-presented two-bedroom detached bungalow offering comfortable single-storey living, set in a desirable location.
The accommodation comprises a bright and spacious triple-aspect living/dining room, providing an abundance of natural light and a versatile space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
The fitted kitchen features a range of wall and base units, offering ample storage and workspace. There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, along with a family bathroom serving the property.
Externally, the property benefits from off-road driveway parking for multiple vehicles.
To the rear, steps lead down to the garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn, providing an ideal outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or enjoying the warmer months.
An excellent opportunity for those seeking a detached bungalow with generous living space and practical outdoor features.
Ground Floor Entrance Porch A double glazed front door leads into the entrance porch with a door leading into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall A door leads from the entrance porch into the entrance hall with an airing cupboard, a radiator and doors leading to the dining room, the kitchen / breakfast room, the bathroom and both bedrooms.
Dining Room A door leads from the entrance hall into the dining room with a radiator, a double glazed window to the side aspect and an archway leading through to the lounge.
Lounge An archway from the dining room leads into the lounge with triple aspect double glazed windows to the front and both sides, two radiators, a television aerial socket and a gas fireplace.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room A door from the entrance hall leads into the kitchen / breakfast room which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, a sink and drainer, an electric oven with a gas hob and a cookerhood over, the central heating boiler, plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects, a door leading outside and a pair of sliding doors lead into the conservatory.
Conservatory Sliding doors from the kitchen / breakfast room lead into the conservatory which is of a upvc construction with double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects and a door leading to outside.
Bedroom 1 A door leads from the entrance hall into bedroom 1 with a radiator, a telephone point and a double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom 2 A door leads from the entrance hall leads into bedroom 2 with a radiator and a double glazed window to the front aspect.
Bathroom A door leads from the entrance hall into the part tiled bathroom with a WC, a wash hand basin, a heated towel rail, a bath with a shower above, and two double glazed windows to the side aspect.
Outside Space Front Garden The front garden is laid to a hardstanding allowing ample space for parking with a driveway leading to the single garage.
Garage A driveway leads to a single garage with a pair of side hinged garage doors, power, light, windows to the rear and side aspect and a door on the side aspect leading into the garden.
Rear Garden Doors from the garage, the conservatory and the kitchen / breakfast room, via steps, lead onto the rear garden which is laid to lawn with borders of mature shrubs, a patio path leads to a patio area for a bistro table and chairs for alfresco dining.
There is also access from the garden to a cellar storage area. 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.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Value & comps
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About 32, Casterbridge Road, Dorchester
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