2 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale

Chelsworth Crescent, Thorpe Bay SS1

Quote ref:- GW0451 - vacant possession – no onward chain - Lovingly cared for over the years, this charming and deceptively spacious two double bedroom semi-detached bungalow enjoys a sought-after position on the Thorpe Bay borders. Set on a desirable residential road, the property is just a short stroll from Thorpe Bay Broadway and the mainline station, with the beach and Esplanade also within easy reach.

The accommodation is both welcoming and versatile, with a generous 26ft lounge/diner offering plenty of room for family gatherings and scope to partition part of the room to create a third bedroom if desired. There is also a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom and a useful lean-to small utility area. A brick and double glazed built garden room/conservatory to the rear provides additional space for year-round use.

A particular highlight is the attractive, private rear garden, measuring approximately 55ft by 35ft and offering plenty of space to relax and entertain. A covered area to the side currently provides a useful carport and storage space, with potential to extend into this area subject to planning permission. An attractive front lawn and driveway give the bungalow lovely kerb appeal, while a single garage is set back to the side and rear.

A much-loved home in a lovely part of town, ready to move straight into and make your own. Call now to arrange a viewing. **guide price of £450,000 - £475,000 **

entrance hall

Accessed via a double glazed front door with inset obscure glazing and matching glazed side panels, this welcoming hallway features carpeted flooring, a radiator, wall lights and a high, coved ceiling. Further fittings include telephone and power points, together with a built-in cupboard housing the gas and electricity meters and consumer unit. Loft access leads to an insulated, partially boarded loft, with doors opening to the accommodation.

Lounge/diner - 7.75m x 3.99m (25'5" x 13'1")

A generously proportioned reception room offering ample space for sizeable lounge furniture alongside a dining table and chairs. UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect provide natural light, while an exposed brick gas fireplace with inset coals, a matching brick hearth and timber mantelpiece creates an attractive focal point. Further features include carpeted flooring, a high, coved ceiling, two suspended light fittings, two radiators, power points and a television aerial point. Double glazed sliding doors to the rear lead through to the conservatory. A partition wall could be erected reducing the living space but giving the possibility to create a third bedroom.

Rear conservatory - 3.81m x 2.95m (12'6" x 9'8")

An inviting addition to the living accommodation, featuring UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and one side aspect, set upon a brick base. Carpeted flooring, wall lights, a suspended light fitting and power points complete the room. A UPVC double glazed door provides direct access to the rear garden.

Kitchen/breakfast room - 3.94m x 3.17m (12'11" x 10'5")

A spacious kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of eye and base level units, complemented by roll-top work surfaces incorporating a sink and drainer with a stainless steel mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, four-ring electric hob with extractor hood above, and fridge/freezer, with space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. An eye level cupboard houses the wall-mounted combination boiler.

There is ample space for a breakfast table and chairs, while tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, a high, coved ceiling, radiator and power points complete the room. A UPVC double glazed leaded-light window overlooks the rear garden, with a UPVC double glazed door featuring inset obscure leaded-light glazing providing access to the lean-to at the side of the property.

Lean to - 2.54m x 1.35m (8'4" x 4'5")

A useful additional space accessed from the kitchen, with double glazing to all sides, tiled flooring, an overhead light fitting and power points. Providing a practical area for coat and shoe storage, it is ideal for removing muddy footwear before entering the main accommodation. There is also potential to accommodate an additional appliance, such as a fridge/freezer or tumble dryer. A UPVC double glazed door opens onto the rear garden.

Bedroom one - 4.57m x 4.14m (15'0" x 13'7") (max into wardrobes)

A spacious double bedroom featuring a UPVC double glazed curved bay window overlooking the front garden, with a curved radiator beneath. A range of fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes provides hanging rails and shelving, while generous proportions allow ample space for a double bed and surrounding furniture. Carpeted flooring, a high, coved ceiling, a wall light, suspended light fitting and telephone point complete the room.

Bedroom two - 3.48m x 3.17m (11'5" x 10'5")

A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a UPVC double glazed leaded-light window to the side aspect with a radiator beneath. Fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes are complemented by additional overhead storage and a matching desk area with cupboards below and power points. The room offers ample space for a double bed and is finished with carpeted flooring, a high, coved ceiling and a suspended light fitting.

Large 4PC family bathroom - 2.57m x 2.54m (8'5" x 8'4")

A generously sized bathroom fitted with a four-piece white suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with stainless steel taps, and a sizeable panel-enclosed corner bath with stainless steel taps and an integrated seating area. A large corner shower enclosure features curved sliding glass doors and a wall-mounted stainless steel 'Triton' mixer shower.

Fully tiled walls are complemented by carpeted flooring and a high, coved ceiling. Further features include a chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan and an eye level vanity cabinet with mirrored doors. A UPVC double glazed obscure leaded-light window to the side aspect provides natural light and privacy.

Attractive rear garden

A beautifully maintained rear garden measuring approximately 55 ft × 35 ft, enjoying a generous width and a private, unoverlooked setting, with neighbouring bungalows surrounding the plot. A paved patio immediately adjoining the property provides an ideal space for al fresco dining, barbecues and entertaining, complete with an outside tap, external lighting and a power point.

Beyond the patio, an attractive lawn is framed by mature shrub borders, with fencing to the boundaries. A pathway and additional hardstanding extend along one side towards the rear, providing useful space for storage sheds.

A single garage, set back from the side and rear of the house, is accessed via a double glazed pedestrian door from the garden and an up-and-over door to the front. Equipped with power and lighting, it offers excellent storage or workshop space, with potential for conversion into a home office, subject to any necessary consents.

Paved side access leads to a substantial covered carport, approached through double gates to the front. Previously used as a table tennis area, this versatile space offers ample scope for storage and recreation, together with potential to extend the property to the side, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.

Frontage

This attractive bungalow enjoys excellent kerb appeal, with neatly maintained lawn areas framed by mature shrub borders. A crazy paved driveway provides off-street parking for one car and leads to double iron gates opening through to the covered carport, while a matching pathway approaches the entrance. External lighting, fencing to one boundary and a brick wall to the front complete the setting.

Parking

A driveway to the front provides off-street parking for one car, with a large covered carport to the side offering potential additional parking for a smaller vehicle.

Garage

A single garage set back from the side and rear of the property, accessed via an up-and-over door to the front and a double glazed side door from the garden. Equipped with power and lighting, it currently provides practical storage and workshop space, with potential to adapt into a gym, home office or dedicated leisure room, subject to any necessary consents.