26 Retreat Heights, Retreat, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37AV66

No. 26 Retreat Heights presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious detached bungalow on a generous corner site in a mature and highly regarded residential location, within easy walking distance of Athlone Town Centre and local schools. Offering well proportioned accommodation, generous gardens and a range of useful ancillary spaces, this property is likely to appeal to families, downsizers, first-time buyers and those looking for a detached home with scope to modernise and add value over time. The property has the added attraction of having been vacant for over two years and may qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, subject to the relevant eligibility requirements, terms and conditions. This could provide an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to refurbish and personalise the property while potentially benefiting from available grant funding. On entering through the sliding door front porch, you are welcomed into a spacious hallway leading to the principal accommodation. The sitting room is a comfortable and characterful reception room, featuring an open fireplace, fitted wall and ceiling lighting, together with a substantial solid timber built-in display and storage unit. A second west facing lounge/family room provides valuable additional living space and also benefits from an open fireplace and attractive solid timber built-in display and storage. This versatile room could equally lend itself to use as a family room, home office, playroom or quiet second sitting room. One of the property's standout features is the large west-facing kitchen/dining room. The kitchen has been substantially extended from its original footprint, effectively doubling the size of the original kitchen and creating a particularly spacious and versatile area for modern family living and entertaining. Bright and generously proportioned, the room benefits from three windows with different aspects, creating excellent natural light and making it a practical space for both everyday family life and entertaining. A rear porch provides useful additional storage and leads directly to the garden. There are three well proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, together with a modern wet room style bathroom. The property is heated by oil fired central heating throughout. Externally, No. 26 really comes into its own. The property occupies a substantial corner site, providing a level of space and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find. There is off street parking for two cars, while the integrated garage is a particularly valuable feature. Generously proportioned, the garage currently provides excellent secure storage but also offers significant potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to planning permission and the necessary building requirements. Depending on the purchaser's needs, this could potentially create space for a home office, additional bedroom, playroom, utility area, hobby room or enlarged living accommodation. The property also benefits from two useful outbuildings, providing an excellent amount of additional storage. These spaces are ideal for garden equipment, bicycles, tools, hobbies and general household storage, while also offering flexibility for a purchaser looking for dedicated workshop or hobby space, subject to any necessary permissions. A charming glasshouse/greenhouse is another appealing feature and will be particularly attractive to gardening enthusiasts. Positioned within the established gardens, it provides an ideal space for growing plants, flowers, herbs and vegetables and adds character and further functionality to the outdoor space. The mature gardens are a genuine highlight. Extending around the corner site, the gardens combine lawned areas, established trees, shrubs and well maintained flower beds with lower maintenance decorative stone areas. The west facing rear garden enjoys afternoon and evening sunshine and incorporates a paved patio, creating an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing. Further practical features include an outdoor tap, brick built shed, attic storage with Stira access and partly floored attic space, providing excellent additional storage throughout the property. Recently externally repainted, with new soffits and fascia boards fitted, the property offers a solid foundation for a new owner to update and modernise the interiors to their own taste. No. 26 Retreat Heights offers something increasingly difficult to find ? a genuine detached bungalow on a generous site, close to Athlone town, with excellent gardens, substantial ancillary space and clear potential for a purchaser to put their own stamp on the property. Whether you are looking for a comfortable bungalow to live in immediately, a home to modernise over time, or a property with scope to create additional accommodation, this is an opportunity well worth viewing. Viewing is highly recommended. Contact REA Hynes on 090 647 3838 to arrange your appointment. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in preparing these details, REA Hynes assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information provided. OutsideNo. 26 Retreat Heights sits on a generous corner plot and offers a versatile, low maintenance exterior. The front provides off street parking and a beautifully finished garden with a stylish stone finish. To the rear, there is a patio area laid with stylish stone finish, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing, alongside a lovely glasshouse for gardening enthusiasts. Additional features include an integrated garage, a further outbuilding, and a timber shed, providing excellent storage and practical space for a variety of uses. DIRECTIONS: This property is ideally situated in a well established residential area, just a short five minute drive from Athlone town centre. Families will appreciate the close proximity to three secondary schools and a national school, making school runs a breeze. For commuters, the easy access to the motorway is a huge advantage.