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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM1 7AG
Listing removedReduced £50k (−10%) on 21 JunListed 275 days
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About
Set back from the road and located on the desirable Main Road, Broomfield, this four bedroom semi-detached house effortlessly blends traditional charm with exciting modern potential.
Set in the sought after parish of Broomfield, this property benefits from a village-like setting while enjoying close proximity to a variety of local amenities.
The community features a picturesque church and green, two friendly pubs/restaurants, a library, and a convenient local newsagents/store, all within easy reach.
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the local football and cricket clubs, which contribute to the area’s strong sense of community.
Families are well-served by the area’s highly regarded schools, including the popular Broomfield Primary School and Chelmer Valley High School.
For those seeking grammar school education, Chelmsford’s renowned King Edward VI Grammar School and The County High School for Girls are easily accessible via a direct bus route along Main Road.
Ideally located to the north of Chelmsford city centre, Broomfield enjoys excellent transport links.
A regular bus service connects the village to the city and its mainline train station, which offers a direct route to London Liverpool Street in as little as 32 minutes, perfect for commuters seeking a balance of city access and village living.
This beautifully presented home boasts a wealth of original period features, including original fireplaces and the generously proportioned ground floor offers a bright and airy living room with a bay window and feature fireplace, a versatile dining room, and a kitchen that flows seamlessly into a practical utility area.
Thoughtfully extended into the loft, the property now includes a spacious fourth bedroom complete with en-suite and useful eaves storage.
The first floor provides three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, the generous size rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio area, hedgerow and storage shed, whilst to the front is a driveway providing off road parking.
Palmer & Partners would recommend an early viewing to avoid disappointment.
EPC: D Entrance Hall Living Room 4m (max) x 3.20m Dining Room (3.8m x 3.35m) Kitchen (3.54m x 2.4m) Utility (3.79m x 2.4m) First Floor Landing Bedroom (3.7m x 4.2m) Bedroom (3.71m x 2.4m) Bedroom (2.36m x 2.43m) Bathroom (1.47m x 2.43m) Second Floor Landing Bedroom (3.79m x 3.27m) En-Suite Bathroom (2.29m x 4.2m)
Value & comps
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About 118, Main Road, Chelmsford
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