3-bedroom bungalow · WF8 3BD
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About
Occupying a peaceful cul-de-sac position within the highly sought-after village of Darrington, this three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow enjoys one of the area's most enviable settings, backing directly onto open countryside with far-reaching rural views.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the property extends to approximately 920 sq ft (85.5 sq m) and presents an exciting opportunity for purchasers looking to create a superb home in a location where properties rarely become available.
Although the bungalow now requires a programme of modernisation, it offers an excellent footprint with spacious, versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to a wide range of buyers.
Whether you're downsizing without compromising on space, searching for a family home, or looking for a property with significant potential to add value, this home provides the ideal blank canvas.
The accommodation is centred around an inner hall, leading to a particularly generous 20ft living room filled with natural light and offering ample space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The adjoining kitchen/dining room is equally spacious, providing excellent scope to create a contemporary open-plan family space.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous main bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a comfortable second double bedroom, and a versatile third bedroom that would make an ideal guest room, nursery, or home office.
The family bathroom serves the accommodation, while ample built-in storage further enhances the practicality of the layout.
Externally, there is a driveway providing off-street parking and leads to the attached garage, while the rear garden is provides an excellent opportunity to create a beautiful space.
The ever-changing landscape provides a stunning backdrop throughout the seasons and creates the perfect setting for those who appreciate village living with the countryside quite literally on their doorstep.
Hillcroft Close is a quiet, well-established residential cul-de-sac within the desirable village of Darrington, offering an excellent balance of rural charm and commuter convenience.
The village is well served by local amenities, highly regarded schools, and excellent transport connections, with the A1(M) and M62 providing straightforward access to Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, and York.
Properties offering such an attractive setting, generous accommodation, and outstanding potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
With no onward chain, exceptional scope for modernisation, and a truly enviable position backing onto open countryside, this is a rare opportunity to create a beautiful home in one of Darrington's most desirable locations.
Early viewing is highly recommended. Reference - SC1143 - Scott Copley In the interest of transparency please see the information provided below.
Anti-money laundering regulations - We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks on all parties involved in selling or purchasing a property.
We take this responsibility seriously and follow hmrc guidance to ensure the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Movebutler, will conduct the initial checks on our behalf.
They will contact you once your offer has been accepted to conclude, where possible, a biometric check with you electronically.
As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring.
You must pay this amount directly to Movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks before your offer can be formally accepted.
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