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A Detached Bungalow Offering Exceptional Potential in the Heart of Isleham Occupying a well-positioned plot in the popular and thriving village of Isleham, this detached bungalow presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a property with space, potential and scope to create their ideal home.
The existing accommodation is spacious and well laid out, comprising a welcoming entrance hall, generous living room with feature electric fireplace, a well-proportioned kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The kitchen benefits from attractive exposed ceiling beams, while the living room enjoys windows to two aspects, creating a light and inviting space.
One of the property's standout features is the vast potential it offers for improvement, extension or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents With scope to extend upwards or outwards, there is an exciting opportunity to enhance the existing accommodation, potentially creating a larger family home tailored to individual requirements, subject to feasibility and the relevant approvals.
Externally, the property continues to impress, with a gated gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leading to a detached garage.
To the rear, a substantial enclosed garden features mature trees, established shrubs, flowering plants and shingled areas, offering a private outdoor space with further possibilities to landscape, extend or reimagine, subject to planning and site constraints.
Isleham is a sought-after village offering a strong community feel and a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants, a primary school and a sports and community centre.
The nearby marina provides a haven for wildlife and access to attractive countryside walks.
An exciting opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow with generous gardens, ample parking and significant scope to add value and create a home of your own , all within this popular village setting.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space, setting and potential on offer.
Location Isleham is ideally located for commuters, with easy access to the A11 and A14, providing convenient routes to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and London.
Ely offers rail links to Cambridge in around 17 minutes, while Cambridge provides direct services to London. Stansted Airport is approximately 45 minutes away.
Town Information Isleham is an attractive village of around 2,200 residents, surrounded by open countryside and offering a strong community spirit and excellent local amenities.
Facilities Village amenities include a Co-op, Post Office, three churches, three public houses, a pre-school, primary school, fine dining restaurant, children’s playparks and a large community centre.
The nearby River Lark is popular for boating and kayaking.
Newmarket offers a wider range of shops, schools, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside its internationally renowned horse racing and two racecourses.
Historic Ely provides further shopping, a twice-weekly market, an 18-hole golf course and a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym, as well as its famous 900-year-old Cathedral.
EPC Rating: E Parking - Garage Parking - Driveway
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