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Features and description
- Significant Det. Bungalow
- Exclusive Location
- Plot Of Around 0.4 Acre
- Must Be Viewed
- 4/5 Bedrooms
- Beautiful Gardens
- Great Potential
- EPC = E
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'The Briars' is a unique detached dormer style bungalow which stands in fabulous garden plot of around 0.4 acre. Whilst particularly spacious and providing versatility of layout it does afford further potential to extend and remodel. A very interesting opportunity!
Introduction - 'The Briars' is a unique detached dormer style bungalow which stands in a fabulous plot of around 0.4 acre. Whilst the property is already very spacious, it does afford further potential to extend or remodel. The accommodation currently comprises an attractive central hallway, large lounge, breakfast room and kitchen. There are a series of up to 3 bedrooms upon the ground floor, one of which could be used as a separate dining room, and there is a shower and W.C. Upon the first floor are 2 further bedrooms and a loft room. The accommodation has the benefit of gas fired central heating to radiators and a combination of single glazing, sealed unit and uPVC framed double glazing. The rear garden is an absolute delight being a riot of colour and extending to approx 75 metres in length. There are lawns, well stocked borders and an orchard area. A side drive provides good parking and access to the single garage.
Location - The sought after village of Swanland has an attractive centre where a number of shops can be found including a convenience store/post office, butchers, doctors surgery and chemist. There are a number of amenities and recreation facilities such as a tennis and bowls club and children's playing field. The village also has a well reputed junior school with secondary schooling at the nearby South Hunsley school. A number of public schools are also available. Convenient access is gained to the A63 which leads to Hull city centre to the east and the national motorway network to the west. A railway station is situated in the neighbouring village of North Ferriby with a further mainline station approximately 10 minutes driving distance away in Brough providing inter city connections.
Accommodation - Double doors open to:
Entrance Porch - With internal door to:
Central Entrance Reception - An attractive entrance hall which has a staircase leading up to the first floor.
Living Room - 4.62m x 6.40m approx (15'2" x 21'0" approx) - Into bay window to the front elevation.
There is a further window to side and double doors open out to a front terrace. This elegant room has deep coving to the ceiling, picture rail, narrow brick fireplace housing a "living flame" gas fire and fitted shelves to the alcoves.
Breakfast Room - 4.22m x 3.53m approx (13'10" x 11'7" approx) - A lovely room with a brick edged fire surround, cupboard to alcove, windows to side elevation.
Kitchen - 4.45m x 4.09m approx (14'7" x 13'5" approx) - Having a selection of fitted units, work surfaces, cooker slot with filter hood above, sink and double drainer, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a dishwasher plus further space for a dryer and a fridge freezer. There are windows to three elevations including to the rear garden.
Rear Lobby - With external access door and internal door through to the garage.
Bedroom 1 - 3.45m x 4.98m approx (11'4" x 16'4" approx) - Into bay window to the rear which overlooks the gardens.
Vanity wash hand basin, fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 - 4.62m x 3.10m approx (15'2" x 10'2" approx) - With window to side elevation.
Bedroom 5/Dining Room/Study - 4.29m x 4.88m approx (14'1" x 16'0" approx) - Into bay window to front elevation.
With fitted wardrobing. Further windows to side elevation.
Shower Room - With modern suite comprising large shower enclosure, low level W.C and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail.
W.C - With low level W.C and wash hand basin.
First Floor -
Landing Area - With cupboard.
Bedroom 3 - 4.50m x 3.61m approx max (14'9" x 11'10" approx ma - With window overlooking the rear garden. Vanity wash hand basin, wardrobe.
Bedroom 4 - 4.62m x 2.57m approx (15'2" x 8'5" approx) - With velux windows. Access to eaves.
Loft Room - 6.20m x 2.39m approx (20'4" x 7'10" approx) - With velux window and circular port hole style window to front.
Outside - The property stands in a plot of around 0.4 acre. With mature borders to the front, the property is approached across a yorkstone driveway which provides good parking and is flanked by lawned garden complemented by mature shrubbery. The side drive leads onwards to the attached garage. The rear garden is an absolute delight, being linear in shape and having been well stocked over the years to provide many areas of interest. Directly to the rear of the property is a riot of colour with well stocked floral and shrub borders and lawned gardens stretching beyond. Part way down the garden is a summer house with further garden with orchard area.
Rear View Of Property -
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - From a verbal enquiry we are led to believe that the Council Tax band for this property is Band F. We would recommend a purchaser make their own enquiries to verify this.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings other than those specified in this brochure, such as carpets, curtains and light fittings, may be available subject to separate negotiation. If there are any points of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the agent. Brough Office[use Contact Agent Button].
Agents Note - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings for this property. All measurements provided are approximate and for guidance purposes only. Floor plans are included as a service to our customers and are intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. NOT TO SCALE. Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct and any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them (iii) no person in the employment of Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information, particularly if you contemplate travelling some distance to view the property.
Photograph Disclaimer - In order to capture the features of a particular room we will mostly use wide angle lens photography. This will sometimes distort the image slightly and also has the potential to make a room look larger. Please therefore refer also to the room measurements detailed within this brochure.
Valuation Service - If you have a property to sell we would be delighted to provide a free
o obligation valuation and marketing advice. Call us now on[use Contact Agent Button].
Stamp Duty Land Tax : Temporary Reduced Rates - Residential Rates on purchases from 8 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
If you purchase a residential property between 8 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, you only start to pay SDLT on the amount that you pay for the property above £500,000. These rates apply whether you are buying your first home or have owned property before.
You can use the table below to work out the SDLT due:
Property or lease premium or transfer valueSDLT rate
Up to £500,000Zero
The next £425,000 (the portion from £500,001 to £925,000)5%
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million)10%
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million)12%
From 8 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 the special rules for first time buyers are replaced by the reduced rates set out above.
From 1st July to 30th September The Zero Rate is on property up to £250,000
Viewing Appointment - TIME ....................DAY/DATE ............................................
SELLERS NAME(S) ....................................................................
Introduction - 'The Briars' is a unique detached dormer style bungalow which stands in a fabulous plot of around 0.4 acre. Whilst the property is already very spacious, it does afford further potential to extend or remodel. The accommodation currently comprises an attractive central hallway, large lounge, breakfast room and kitchen. There are a series of up to 3 bedrooms upon the ground floor, one of which could be used as a separate dining room, and there is a shower and W.C. Upon the first floor are 2 further bedrooms and a loft room. The accommodation has the benefit of gas fired central heating to radiators and a combination of single glazing, sealed unit and uPVC framed double glazing. The rear garden is an absolute delight being a riot of colour and extending to approx 75 metres in length. There are lawns, well stocked borders and an orchard area. A side drive provides good parking and access to the single garage.
Location - The sought after village of Swanland has an attractive centre where a number of shops can be found including a convenience store/post office, butchers, doctors surgery and chemist. There are a number of amenities and recreation facilities such as a tennis and bowls club and children's playing field. The village also has a well reputed junior school with secondary schooling at the nearby South Hunsley school. A number of public schools are also available. Convenient access is gained to the A63 which leads to Hull city centre to the east and the national motorway network to the west. A railway station is situated in the neighbouring village of North Ferriby with a further mainline station approximately 10 minutes driving distance away in Brough providing inter city connections.
Accommodation - Double doors open to:
Entrance Porch - With internal door to:
Central Entrance Reception - An attractive entrance hall which has a staircase leading up to the first floor.
Living Room - 4.62m x 6.40m approx (15'2" x 21'0" approx) - Into bay window to the front elevation.
There is a further window to side and double doors open out to a front terrace. This elegant room has deep coving to the ceiling, picture rail, narrow brick fireplace housing a "living flame" gas fire and fitted shelves to the alcoves.
Breakfast Room - 4.22m x 3.53m approx (13'10" x 11'7" approx) - A lovely room with a brick edged fire surround, cupboard to alcove, windows to side elevation.
Kitchen - 4.45m x 4.09m approx (14'7" x 13'5" approx) - Having a selection of fitted units, work surfaces, cooker slot with filter hood above, sink and double drainer, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a dishwasher plus further space for a dryer and a fridge freezer. There are windows to three elevations including to the rear garden.
Rear Lobby - With external access door and internal door through to the garage.
Bedroom 1 - 3.45m x 4.98m approx (11'4" x 16'4" approx) - Into bay window to the rear which overlooks the gardens.
Vanity wash hand basin, fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 - 4.62m x 3.10m approx (15'2" x 10'2" approx) - With window to side elevation.
Bedroom 5/Dining Room/Study - 4.29m x 4.88m approx (14'1" x 16'0" approx) - Into bay window to front elevation.
With fitted wardrobing. Further windows to side elevation.
Shower Room - With modern suite comprising large shower enclosure, low level W.C and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail.
W.C - With low level W.C and wash hand basin.
First Floor -
Landing Area - With cupboard.
Bedroom 3 - 4.50m x 3.61m approx max (14'9" x 11'10" approx ma - With window overlooking the rear garden. Vanity wash hand basin, wardrobe.
Bedroom 4 - 4.62m x 2.57m approx (15'2" x 8'5" approx) - With velux windows. Access to eaves.
Loft Room - 6.20m x 2.39m approx (20'4" x 7'10" approx) - With velux window and circular port hole style window to front.
Outside - The property stands in a plot of around 0.4 acre. With mature borders to the front, the property is approached across a yorkstone driveway which provides good parking and is flanked by lawned garden complemented by mature shrubbery. The side drive leads onwards to the attached garage. The rear garden is an absolute delight, being linear in shape and having been well stocked over the years to provide many areas of interest. Directly to the rear of the property is a riot of colour with well stocked floral and shrub borders and lawned gardens stretching beyond. Part way down the garden is a summer house with further garden with orchard area.
Rear View Of Property -
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - From a verbal enquiry we are led to believe that the Council Tax band for this property is Band F. We would recommend a purchaser make their own enquiries to verify this.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings other than those specified in this brochure, such as carpets, curtains and light fittings, may be available subject to separate negotiation. If there are any points of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the agent. Brough Office[use Contact Agent Button].
Agents Note - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings for this property. All measurements provided are approximate and for guidance purposes only. Floor plans are included as a service to our customers and are intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. NOT TO SCALE. Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct and any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them (iii) no person in the employment of Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information, particularly if you contemplate travelling some distance to view the property.
Photograph Disclaimer - In order to capture the features of a particular room we will mostly use wide angle lens photography. This will sometimes distort the image slightly and also has the potential to make a room look larger. Please therefore refer also to the room measurements detailed within this brochure.
Valuation Service - If you have a property to sell we would be delighted to provide a free
o obligation valuation and marketing advice. Call us now on[use Contact Agent Button].
Stamp Duty Land Tax : Temporary Reduced Rates - Residential Rates on purchases from 8 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
If you purchase a residential property between 8 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, you only start to pay SDLT on the amount that you pay for the property above £500,000. These rates apply whether you are buying your first home or have owned property before.
You can use the table below to work out the SDLT due:
Property or lease premium or transfer valueSDLT rate
Up to £500,000Zero
The next £425,000 (the portion from £500,001 to £925,000)5%
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million)10%
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million)12%
From 8 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 the special rules for first time buyers are replaced by the reduced rates set out above.
From 1st July to 30th September The Zero Rate is on property up to £250,000
Viewing Appointment - TIME ....................DAY/DATE ............................................
SELLERS NAME(S) ....................................................................
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