Detached bungalow for sale in Shondillin, Croft Head, Lowca CA28

First impressions certainly can be deceptive and that is certainly the case here. This bungalow offers a huge amount of versatile space and benefits from being sold with no forward chain. Located in the quiet village of Lowca, the property is ideal for those who want space but also peace and quiet. The village is just a few minutes drive to the nearby town of Whitehaven, with its picturesque marina and two fabulous piers, where views toward Scotland are to be enjoyed. The bungalow would suit a variety of buyers, due to its space and versatility, is an ideal home for a family. As you arrive at the property, you will notice the substantial driveway which extends up the rear of the property and provides parking for multiple vehicles. At the rear of the property, is where you will find the large, double garage which makes an ideal workshop or perhaps a gym. As you step inside, you'll find yourself in a large hallway and this type of space continues throughout the property. Double doors lead through to a spacious lounge with a bay window and a feature arch, opening up to a large dining area. The kitchen is huge and could be easily changed to a kitchen/diner if desired. Beyond the kitchen, there is an additional reception room which makes an ideal sitting room, but the choice really is yours. From the sitting room, you can access the conservatory, which is set at the rear of the property. There is a secondary hallway, which leads down to a lower level room. This room offers plenty of versatility and has been used as a home bar. It would also make an ideal games room, hobby room, playroom or very spacious home office. The secondary hallway also leads to all three bedrooms, including the master bedroom which boasts an ensuite shower room. The large, four piece bathroom suite is also located by the bedrooms. The property enjoys a generous amount of outside space, with a large patio and garden area to the front, from where you can enjoy a pleasant outlook across Cumbria. At the rear of the property, there is a substantial patio area and at the back of the garage you will find an area which makes it ideal storage. Bungalows of this size and at this price are quite rare. To avoid missing out on this fabulous opportunity please contact the office to arrange a viewing.

Hallway

The spacious hallway is accessed by a glazed uPVC door with matching side panel, allowing in plenty of natural light. The hallway features ornate coving, ceiling rose, dado rail and a niche. There is wood flooring, a radiator and handy power point's. Double doors open up to the lounge, there is a door to the kitchen and a feature arch opens up to an inner hallway.

Lounge

The spacious lounge has an archway that leads to the dining area. The room benefits from a coal effect gas fire, set on a marble hearth with matching marble insert and eye-catching wood surround. The room has an ornate ceiling rose, coving and there is a niche, with wall mounted lights. The room has a continuation of the wood flooring found in the hallway, which also continues through to the dining area. A large radiator is neatly placed, below the uPVC double glazed bay window that has a lovely outlook to the front of the property.

Dining Room

The spacious dining room has more than ample space for a large, family size dining room table and chair set and you can easily imagine having family meals here. The room has an ornate ceiling rose, coving and niche with wall mounted lights. There is a radiator and patio doors that lead out to the rear garden. There is also a door through to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Whilst a little older, this tremendously spacious kitchen is in excellent condition and incorporates a range of wall and base units, with a complementary worktop. There is huge amounts of space for all your kitchen utensils and lots of options to reconfigure to a kitchen/diner if desired. There are ceiling spotlights, under cupboard lighting and even the worktop has built-in feature lights. There is a built-in electric oven and grill, with a separate gas hob and extractor above. A 1.5 sink and draining board with mixer tap, is set below a uPVC double glazed window that has lights above. The kitchen also has a breakfast bar, a radiator, partially tiled walls, tiled flooring, and a door that leads through to the sitting room.

Sitting Room

This versatile second reception room has a pebble effect electric fire, set on a marble hearth with matching marble insert and attractive surround. There is Karndean flooring, a built-in cupboard, and a radiator. The room benefits from decorative coving and has lots of natural light via a uPVC double glazed window and a fully glazed door with side window that leads through to the conservatory.

Conservatory

The conservatory in effect offers a fourth versatile room. There is Karndean flooring, two radiators and the windows benefit from blinds. A fully glazed door with side window leads out to the rear garden.

Inner Hallway

The spacious hallway has the same wood flooring found in the main entrance hall. There is decorative coving, dado rail and a niche with wall mounted lights. The hallway also has a radiator and leads down to a versatile room, all three bedrooms, the bathroom, and the loft.

Lower Room

If you ever wanted a versatile room, then this is certainly it. Currently used as a bar, this room would make a great music room, games room, playroom, or hobby room, the choice really is yours. There is wall mounted lights and a radiator.

Master Bedroom

This large double bedroom boasts a range of fitted furniture, including wardrobes, dressing table and over bed cabinets, all providing plenty of storage. The room benefits from Karndean flooring, decorative coving and a central ceiling rose. A large radiator is placed below the uPVC double glazed bay window that has an attractive outlook across the front of the property. The master bedroom also benefits from an ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room

The spacious ensuite comprises of a shower cubicle, toilet, and pedestal hand wash basin. There is Karndean flooring, partially tiled walls, a radiator, an extractor ceiling spotlights and a uPVC double glazed frosted window.

Bedroom Two

The second double bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe with over bed cabinets. There is a radiator and a uPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Three

A third double bedroom features a radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Bathroom

This four piece bathroom suite comprises of a shower with a rainfall showerhead. There is a bath, toilet, and pedestal hand wash basin. The bathroom has tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, a radiator, and ceiling spotlights. There is also an extractor and a uPVC double glazed frosted window.

Garage

The property boasts a large, double garage which currently has some stud work, dividing it into different areas and could be removed if needed. The garage benefits from lighting, power points and an area at the back has a WC. The garage of course provides excellent cover for cars but could also be used as a workshop or gym if desired. In addition to the two front doors of the garage, there is also a pedestrian door to the side and a window allowing in natural light.

Exterior

As you arrive at the property, you will notice the huge driveway which leads up the right-hand side of the property and around the back, where you will find the garage. The driveway provides plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and also makes it easy to turn. At the front of the property, there is a large patio area, perfect for garden furniture and there is an attractive low wall and garden, with a lawn and a variety of shrubs. At the rear, there is a substantial patio area perfect for barbecues or family get-togethers. There is a range of plants and shrubs in a raised bedding area and there is also space at the rear of the garden where you could build a shed or bike shed as it provides an excellent storage space.

Tenure

We have been informed by the vendor that the property is freehold.

Council Tax Band D

EPC D

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