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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · SO18 4PP
Sold STCListed 30 days
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About
Offered to the market for the first time since 1963 and with vacant possession is this well proportioned and favourably laid out three bedroom detached bungalow located in a quiet side road in the always popular and much requested Bitterne Park district of the city.
The property offers approximately 997 sq ft of accommodation and provides well-balanced single-storey living, comprising an entrance hall, spacious sitting room, separate dining room, kitchen, useful utility room, three good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom.
While the property has clearly been a much-loved home for many years, it would now benefit from modernisation and updating, providing an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to improve, remodel and personalise the accommodation to their own taste and requirements.
The generous sitting room provides a comfortable principal reception space, while the separate dining room offers an additional versatile area for family dining or entertaining.
The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the property and is accompanied by a useful utility room, with both areas offering scope for updating to create a more contemporary and practical arrangement.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom measuring approximately 12'10" x 11'6", the second bedroom approximately 12'10" x 11'6" and the third bedroom approximately 11'10" x 11'6" maximum.
The accommodation therefore provides considerable flexibility for family living, guests or those requiring additional space for home working. The bathroom is conveniently located off the central hall.
Outside, the property occupies a good-sized plot and benefits from the considerable appeal of detached, single-storey living.
There may also be scope for further improvement or alteration, subject of course to any necessary planning permissions and consents.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity to acquire a detached three-bedroom bungalow in a well-established and popular Bitterne Park location.
With its generous room sizes, practical layout, vacant possession and scope for modernisation, the property offers considerable potential for a purchaser looking to create a comfortable and individual home while retaining the character and proportions of the existing accommodation.
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Bitterne Park is a popular residential area situated to the east of Southampton, well known for its attractive tree-lined streets, established properties and convenient access to the city centre.
The area benefits from a good selection of local shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities, while nearby Riverside Park provides a wonderful open space for walking, recreation and enjoying the River Itchen.
There are a number of well-regarded schools in the surrounding area, making Bitterne Park particularly appealing to families.
Excellent transport links provide easy access to Southampton city centre and the wider road network, including the M27 and M3.
The nearby districts of Portswood and Swaythling offer further shopping, dining and leisure facilities, while Southampton’s extensive range of amenities is also within easy reach.
Value & comps
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About 26, Trent Road, Southampton
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