2 bed bungalow for sale

Carr Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

A rare opportunity to purchase a two-bedroom detached bungalow situated at the end of a quiet no-through road within walking distance of Leiston’s amenities. The current owners have lived here for eight years and have improved the property to a very high standard over the years. The bungalow benefits from a detached garage, sizeable driveway providing off-road parking for three cars, low-maintenance rear garden which backs onto fields, double-glazing, and gas central heating. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, two bedrooms, a refitted kitchen with most of the appliances being integrated, a stylish refitted shower room, and a 20ft living/dining room.

Leiston is found a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, approximately 6 miles from Snape Maltings and approximately 5 miles from rspb Minsmere. Home to the Long Shop Museum, Leiston has a good range of shops and amenities for all ages including a Co-op supermarket, chemists, hardware stores, a post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, a primary and secondary school, vets, library, sports centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a good selection of pubs and fast-food takeaways. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible. You can also explore the 14th century Leiston Abbey ruins.

Outside – Front

The frontage is block-paved with a flint border housing mature shrubs and a sizeable single driveway provides off-road parking for three cars. There is access to the rear garden from both sides and a detached garage.

Detached Garage

Manual up and over door, pedestrian door opening out to the rear garden, and there is power and light connected.

Entrance Hall

Radiator, coved ceiling, access to the loft, and a built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Doors provide access to:

Bedroom One (3.86m x 3.58m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect, a radiator, and coved ceiling with ceiling fan.

Bedroom Two (3.58m x 2.18m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect, a radiator, and coved ceiling.

Kitchen (3.38m x 2.74m)

The kitchen has been refitted with a range of stylish eye and base units with drawers, wood-effect work surfaces, one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, and metro tile splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, slimline Indesit dishwasher, Zanussi microwave and oven, Zanussi four-ring gas hob and an extractor hood, with space and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a water softener, cupboard housing the boiler, double-glazed window to the side aspect, and a double-glazed door opening out to the side.

Shower Room

A stylish refitted three-piece suite comprising a corner shower enclosure, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, along with a heated towel rail, part tiled walls, coved ceiling, and an opaque double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Living/Dining Room (6.15m x 4.22m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, double-glazed door opening out to the rear garden, two radiators, feature fireplace in the living area, coved ceiling, and the living area is laid to carpet with the dining area having a laminate floor.

Outside – Rear

The good size low-maintenance garden backs onto fields and has an artificial lawn with door to the garage, outside power socket, tap and courtesy light, and a low-retaining wall. A step leads to the remainder of the garden, which is laid to lawn with slate flowerbeds and is enclosed by fencing. There is a raised decked area with balustrade and a greenhouse.