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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · LA14 4NY
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About
An extended detached bungalow occupying a generous corner plot in the desirable Hawcoat area of Barrow, conveniently located for local amenities, bus services, Furness General Hospital, the community centre, Bay Horse pub and Dane Ghyll Primary School.
The property offers well-appointed and versatile accommodation comprising three bedrooms, modern shower room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two-piece cloakroom, bright garden room and spacious lounge, with further potential for updating.
Externally, there is extensive private driveway parking leading to a garage, together with gardens wrapping around the property and featuring lawn, patio areas and raised beds.
Further benefits include gas central heating system, double glazing and no upper chain.
Location What3Words///jazz.pulse.dark Description An extended detached bungalow occupying a generous corner plot in the desirable Hawcoat area of Barrow.
The property is conveniently located for local bus services, Furness General Hospital, the community centre, Bay Horse pub and Dane Ghyll Primary School.
The nicely appointed accommodation has benefited from an extension and offers further potential for updating, making this a property with plenty to offer.
The central hallway provides access to most of the accommodation, with three bedrooms positioned to the right-hand side of the property.
There is also a modern shower room fitted with an independent shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with useful storage beneath.
The kitchen is fitted with white shaker-style cabinet doors complemented by wood-effect worktops, incorporating an inset sink and gas hob with cooker hood above.
There is an integrated double oven with grill, together with an integrated fridge/freezer. An open access leads into a small hallway, where an external door provides access to the rear garden.
From here there is access to a convenient two-piece cloakroom and a highly glazed garden room.
The garden room features double doors opening onto the front garden and further doors leading into the lounge.
The lounge provides a comfortable living space with a central fireplace and access back through to the central hallway.
The accommodation has been thoughtfully extended to provide a good degree of flexibility and offers scope for further modernisation if required.
Externally, the property occupies a generous corner plot with extensive parking available on the private driveway, which leads to the garage.
Gardens wrap around the property and incorporate areas of lawn, patio and raised beds, providing a range of outdoor spaces to enjoy.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and the considerable advantage of being offered with no upper chain. Tenure Freehold. Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Value & comps
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About Buttermere Crescent, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 4NY
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