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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · IP1 4JE
Listing removedReduced £10k (−3.6%) on 22 JunListed 297 days
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About
**guide price £280,000 to £290,000** Being offered to market with no onward chain sits this two/three-bedroom double bay detached bungalow located in the popular area of west Ipswich.
The property does require some improvements but offers great potential and benefits from double-glazing, gas central heating (not tested), off-road parking, garage and enclosed rear garden.
As agents, we recommend the internal viewing to appreciate the accommodation on offer which comprises hallway, living room, dining room/bedroom three, kitchen, two further bedrooms, shower room and separate WC.
The county town of Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, university, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park, recreational facilities, and mainline railway station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins.
The vibrant waterfront has undergone an extensive rebuilding and gentrification programme and now boasts some fashionable bars and restaurants, together with the University of Suffolk.
Outside – Front The garden is brick paved and set behind a wall providing off-road parking with gated side access into the rear garden.
Garage (4.95m x 2.3m) Double doors opening out to the front, power and light and door at rear. Open Porch Door Into: Hallway L-shaped, loft access and radiator.
Living Room (6.48m x 3.1m) Double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, double-glazed window to the side aspect, inset electric fire and surround and two radiators.
Dining Room (3.89m x 3.1m) Could be used as a bedroom, double-glazed paito doors to the outside and radiator.
Kitchen (4m x 2.8m) Double-glazed window to the rear and side aspect, door to the side, fitted with eye and base level units and worktops, part tiled walls, inset sink and drainer, space for cooker, fitted extractor hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer and radiator.
Bedroom One (3.7m x 2.51m) Double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, radiator and built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom Two (3.4m x 2.97m) Double-glazed window to the side aspect, built-in cupboard, radiator and built-in wardrobes.
Shower Room (2.54m x 1.55m) Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, shower, hand wash basin and cupboard housing baxi boiler.
WC Double-glazed window to the side aspect, WC, hand wash basin and radiator.
Outside – Rear Enclosed by panel fencing, patio area to side and rear, mainly laid to lawn, decking area, artificial grass area, outside light, tap and shed.
Value & comps
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About 43, Dales Road, Suffolk
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