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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · SS12 0BW
Listing removedReduced £15k (−4%) on 2 AugListed 111 days
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About
2 bedroom extended semi-detached bungalow. Detached garage via shared driveway & driveway to front. Some modernisation required. No onward chain.
Situated in this popular and established location on the London Road side of Wickford set within walking distance of town centre and mainline station is this 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow having been extended to rear requiring some modernisation with accommodation including living room 12'6 x 12', bedroom 12' x 10', living/bedroom 2 11'2 x 10', newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room 20'8 x 11'6 and cloakroom.
The property's specification includes double glazed windows and gas fired radiator heating, garden to rear, detached garage via shared driveway and driveway to front providing off street parking.
No onward chain. Double glazed opaque door at side to: Entrance Hall Access to loft. Spacious Shower Room (2.39m x 2.18m (7'10 x 7'2)) Double glazed opaque window to side.
Suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity cupboards and drawers and large shower cubicle. Radiator/rail. Extensive tiled surround. Extractor fan.
Living Room (3.81m x 3.66m (12'6 x 12')) Double glazed bay window to front. Radiator. Wood burner. Bedroom (3.66m x 3.05m (12' x 10')) Double glazed half bay window to front. Radiator.
Inner Hall Built in units. Cloakroom Suite comprising of low level WC and wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.30m x 3.51m (20'8 x 11'6)) Double glazed patio doors to rear garden.
Radiator. Newly fitted base and wall mounted units providing drawer and cupboard space with work top surface extending to incorporate inset sink unit with cupboard beneath.
Built in oven, microwave, hob and extractor fan. Space for fridge freezer and washing machine. Cupboard housing boiler.
Double glazed window and double glazed door to: Conservatory (3.73m x 2.21m (12'3 x 7'3)) Double glazed windows to sides and rear. Double glazed patio doors to: Rear Garden Paved with shrub borders.
2 sheds. Detached Garage Shared driveway to detached garage with up and over door to front. Driveway To Front The property benefits from driveway to front providing off street parking.
Disclaimer Please note - any appliances, fixtures, fittings or heating systems have not been tested by the agent as we are not qualified to do so.
We have relied on information supplied by the seller to prepare these details. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries about the functionality.
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About 8, Lilac Avenue, Wickford
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