3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A detached bungalow situated in the rural hamlet of Coolham with current planning permission (SP/29/83) to extend into a significantly larger two storey home.  Byfields sits in a plot of around 0.3 acres and being the last property in Coolham as you go north, benefits from uninterrupted views over open farmland to the West with potential to further extend the ground floor (STPP).

Byfields is the perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to take on a DIY refurbishment of an exsiting property or a more significant construction project utilising the current planning permission to add a first floor and effectively double the size of the main accommodation.

The current accommodation is laid out as three double bedrooms and bathroom to the north half the property, with generous sized kitchen breakfast room, dining area and a large separate lounge with fireplace and parquet floor to the south, with a utility/boot room accessed from the driveway.  The current planning permission (SP/29/83) allows for an extensive, full loft conversion with additional dormer windows to the front providing first floor bedrooms which would allow some or all of the ground floor accommodation to be reorganised as reception/living space.

There is huge potential with a generous west facing wrap around garden to three sides to then extend the ground floor (STPP). 

Alternatively, a cosmetic refurbishment of the existing property is a more immediate possibility for anyone who simply wants take advantage of Byfields position.  The whole plot extends to 0.3 acres and the rear is not overlooked by any other neighbouring properties.

The property is approached via a tarmac driveway that provides parking for 3/4 cars and gives access to a double garage part of which is currently partitioned with internal blockwork into a workshop but could easily be removed to reinstate the full space. 

Access to the main property is provided by a main door to the front, utility/boot room from the driveway, or French doors to the rear. The gardens to the rear face due West and take advantage of summer evening sunsets, with views over open farmland into the far distance and are laid as a mixture of patio, lawns, herbaceous borders and mature trees.

Alex Harvey Estate Agents Disclaimer: we would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out; nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes. If floor plans are included they are for guidance and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. If there are important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property.

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Services: Electricity, oil, water and mains drainage are currently connected to the property.