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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM5 0GA
Under offerListed 61 days
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About
This beautifully presented family home, located in the market town of Ongar, offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors.
The ground floor features a modern kitchen positioned to the front, fitted with contemporary cabinetry and integrated appliances.
To the rear, the comfortable living room provides a bright and welcoming space, with access to a conservatory overlooking the garden, currently arranged as a dining area.
A convenient ground floor WC completes the accommodation on this level. To the first floor are three well appointed bedrooms, with the primary bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite shower room.
The remaining two bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom.
Externally, the property boasts a rear lawned garden with access to a versatile outbuilding, which in turn provides shared access to the garage and driveway, offering valuable off road parking.
Ongar is a charming Essex market town offering a pleasant blend of countryside surroundings, everyday amenities and convenient transport connections.
Road links via the B184 provide access towards Epping, Brentwood and the wider M11 and M25 network, while Epping Underground station offers Central Line services into London and Shenfield provides National Rail connections.
The area is surrounded by attractive countryside and open green spaces, with Jubilee Nature Reserve, Love Lane recreation grounds and the wider rural landscape providing opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.
Ongar High Street provides a selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and essential services, with supermarkets including Tesco and Sainsbury's serving the wider area.
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To provide a secure and efficient service, these checks are carried out by our trusted third-party compliance partner, Coadjute.
The fee paid to Coadjute covers the cost of identity verification, anti-money laundering screening, source of funds verification, ongoing compliance monitoring and administration associated with meeting our regulatory obligations.
These checks must be paid for and completed by buyers before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967.
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The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement.
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On most occasions features and facilities of a property are owner advised and potential buyers/tenants are advised to confirm these.
Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction.
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Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated.
Any reference to distance to stations, amenities or schools are taken from portal estimated distances, buyers are advised to do their own research on distances.
Many of the features are owner advised and prospective buyers are advised to obtain verification before purchasing.
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Value & comps
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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