3 bedroom Bungalow
Dovecote, Shepshed
£280,000
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Spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow in the heart of Shepshed, offering comfortable single-storey living with scope for renovation. Close to shops, supermarkets and commuter links, with a lounge, dining room, garage, off-road parking and a well-maint
Renovation Potential!
Positioned in a highly convenient central Shepshed location, this detached bungalow is well suited to those looking for comfortable single-storey living with everything close at hand. Shops, supermarkets and other everyday amenities are all within easy reach, while excellent commuter links make travelling to surrounding towns and cities straightforward for both homeowners and visiting family.
The property offers generous and versatile accommodation throughout, with a spacious lounge providing a comfortable setting for relaxing, and a separate dining room ideal for everyday meals or entertaining family and friends. The kitchen is practical in layout, and the bungalow as a whole offers excellent scope for renovation or updating, allowing a purchaser to create a home to suit their own taste and requirements.
There are three well-sized double bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies or additional living space if required. The main bathroom is complemented by a separate WC to one of the bedrooms, adding a useful extra convenience.
Outside, the property benefits from off-road parking, a garage, and a spacious rear garden which has been well maintained and provides a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy. With its generous plot, practical layout and further potential, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a bungalow in a central and well-connected part of Shepshed.
Property Reference: HRT017414700
Entrance Hall
The reception hall provides a spacious and welcoming entrance to the property, giving access to the living room, separate dining room, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms and shower room. There are two radiators, an airing cupboard, and an additional useful storage cupboard. Loft access is also available via a pull-down ladder, leading to a boarded loft which offers excellent extra storage space.
Lounge 4.62m x 3.89m (15ft 2ins x 12ft 9ins ) (To the side
A uPVC double glazed bow window to the front elevation provides plenty of natural light, while a radiator ensures comfort. The room also features an attractive fireplace with a brick surround, wooden hearth and matching overmantel, creating a pleasant focal point.
Dining Room 3.73m x 3.43m (12ft 3ins x 11ft 3ins) (To the
A uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation allows for plenty of natural light, while a radiator provides warmth. The room is further enhanced by an attractive feature fireplace with a marble hearth and matching back, decorative wooden surround and overmantel, together with an inset open fire forming an appealing focal point.
Kitchen 3.71m x 3.38m (12ft 2ins x 11ft 1ins)
The kitchen is fitted with a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and cupboards beneath, together with a range of matching wall and base units, roll-edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an electric hob with extractor hood over, along with a double eye-level oven and grill. There is plumbing for a washing machine and slimline dishwasher, as well as space for a tall freestanding fridge freezer. A uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation provides a pleasant outlook over the garden, while a serving hatch connects through to the dining room. A door from the kitchen leads directly into the side porch.
Master Bedroom 3.63m x 3.30m (11ft 11ins x 10ft 10ins)
A uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation provides natural light, while a radiator ensures comfort. The room also benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, together with a matching chest of drawers, offering excellent built-in storage.
Bedroom Two 3.89m x 3.18m (12ft 9ins x 10ft 5ins)
The room is fitted with a useful range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards with overhead storage, along with a dressing table or desk area and shelving, making it both practical and adaptable
Bedroom Three 2.84m x 2.64m (9ft 4ins x 8ft 8ins)
A uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden, while a radiator provides warmth. A sliding door gives access to a useful adjoining WC.
Shower Room
The shower room is fitted with a full-width shower cubicle with tiled surround and sliding double doors, together with a vanity unit incorporating a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and useful cupboard storage beneath. There is also a low flush WC, radiator, and a uPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation providing natural light and privacy.
Workshop
With electric light and power connected, the workshop also benefits from windows to the side elevation, providing natural light and making it a useful space for hobbies, storage or practical use.
Garage
The garage is fitted with an electric remotely operated door and also benefits from a personal access door and window to the rear elevation.
Front Garden
The property occupies a wide plot with a walled front boundary and gated access leading to the front garden and main entrance door. A driveway provides off-road parking and access to the garage. Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, the front garden is arranged with slabbed and gravelled areas, with access available to both sides of the property.
Rear Garden
A particular feature of the property is the spacious and well-maintained rear garden. A paved patio extends across the rear of the bungalow, providing an ideal space for outdoor seating, while the garden beyond is laid mainly to lawn. A pathway leads to a greenhouse, and well-stocked borders planted with a variety of shrubs and plants add further appeal. To the side of the property there is a timber-built workshop, along with personal access into the garage.
About Loughborough
Loughborough is a town in the borough of Leicestershire close to the M1 and A6. It has a train station and takes 2 hours to get to London. The population of Loughborough is more than 59,000. Loughborough is the largest town in Leicestershire and has been inhabited since at least the time of the Domesday Book.
Loughborough has its own university and multiple schools in the town are rated at a high standard. It is a family-friendly area with good markets and offers great access to the leisure facilities and shopping centres in larger towns nearby. Open space, shopping, great schools, and entertainment ensure Loughborough is popular with families and singles.
From Loughborough, you can travel directly to London St Pancras and the likes of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Sheffield are all easy to get to as well. The M1 runs a couple of miles west of the town, and the East Midlands Airport is less than 10 miles away.
Keen to explore? Head to the green spaces of Queen’s Park and Watermead Park or one of Loughborough’s many museums. Visit Stoneywell, a National Trust property, get up close to farm animals at Stoneyhurst Family Farm, or how about Donington Park, with its 100-plus vintage racing cars?
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