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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · NN16 8UB
Sold STCListed 105 days
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About
"Lateral Living In A Most Desirable, Convenient Setting" This established detached bungalow occupies a discreet setting on this very desirable tree lined lane.
The General Hospital, Mainline Railway and Town Centre are all within walking distance.
The generous, versatile interior offers a flexible floorplan with an entrance porch, entrance hall with useful storage, the living room has a feature fireplace with the warmth of a woodburner, the designer kitchen/dining Room has granite worksurfaces and select integrated appliances which flows to the dining area, bi-folding doors offer the option of free flowing or separation from the living room - the choice is yours.
There is a study/snug, fabulous conservatory with clear glazed roof, the perfect vantage point from which to admire the garden, utility room and shower room.
The three bedrooms are double sized and the principal bathroom has a modern white suite.
The third bedroom does offer the option for sperate living options with the connecting conservatory and shower room. Gas central heating and mostly UPVC double glazing conclude the inside.
The gardens are mature, the frontage with a private block paved drive with parking for three/four cars leading to a single garage, the mature rear garden is a nice size.
An exceptional home and setting.
- Gas central heating - Mostly UPVC double glazing - Entrance Porch - with recessed doormat, door leading to; - Entrance Hall with access to loft space with drop down ladder and partial boarding, useful cloaks cupboard and airing cupboard with linen shelving and hot water cylinder, Partially glazed contemporary interior doors leading to; - Living Room - a light filled room with attractive feature fireplace with marble style inlay in hearth, decorative surround enjoying the warmth of a wood burner, cove corning, attractive partially glazed bifold doors offer the option of separate rooms or free flowing, connecting with:.
- Kitchen/Dining Room - enjoying a designer range of base and eyelevel cupboards and drawers, one and a half bowl with monobloc tap set within a granite worksurface within integrated drainer and matching up stand, tiled splashback, integrated stainless steel oven and four ring gas hob with extractor above, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, flowing through to the dining room - Study/Snug - a versatile room offering a multitude of uses with an attractive recessed shelf, natural light coming from a roof window - Conservatory of brick and UPVC double glazed construction with clear glazed roof, tiled effect specialist flooring, double doors to the garden.
A radiator provides all year around usage and affords lovely views of the garden whatever the weather - Utility Room with useful storage cupboards and a worksurface with recess for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional freezer.
The utility room free flows through to a shower room with low-level WC, wash and basin set with a vanity unit, corner shower enclosure with electric shower, tiled splashback, heated towel rail - There are three bedrooms all of which are double sized, the main bedroom with bay window, the third bedroom with a useful recess with cloak hanging space - Principal Bathroom with a white suite to include low-level WC, wash hand basin with monobloc tap set with a vanity unit with storage below, panel enclosed bath with monobloc tap, oversized shower enclosure with mains shower with attractive one piece splashback, chrome heated towel rail, wood effect specialist flooring Outside a private block paved driveway provides off-road parking for three/ four cars as well as access to an integral single garage with up and over door.
The frontage enjoys a good degree of privacy with established borders homes to a variety of hedging and shrubbery. Outside the lovely garden features a paved patio perfect for garden furniture.
Three steps lead up to a raised tier of garden which is laid to lawn with an array of colourful planted and shrubbed borders as well as mature plantings providing both screening and privacy.
A covered area offers useful storage, there is a discreetly positioned timber shed and a paved pathway extends to the side of the house providing secure gated access to the front.
A combination of timber fencing, brick walling and mature plantings enclose the garden.
Living Room - 4.98m x 3.78m (16'4" x 12'5") Dining Room - 3.86m x 3m (12'8" x 9'10") Kitchen - 3.63m x 2.26m (11'11" x 7'5") Conservatory - 5.54m x 3.2m (18'2" x 10'6") Study - 3.71m x 1.63m (12'2" x 5'4") Utility Room - 2.57m x 1.63m (8'5" x 5'4") Bedroom One - 4.09m x 3.28m (13'5" x 10'9") Bedroom Two - 3.61m x 3.02m (11'10" x 9'11") Bedroom Three - 3.35m x 2.72m (11'0" x 8'11") Bathroom - 2.31m x 1.93m (7'7" x 6'4") Shower Room - 1.93m x 2.74m (6'4" x 9'0")
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