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Listing removedReduced £25k (−3%) on 11 JulListed 118 days
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About
Folio: 15907 A rare and desirable three/four bedroom detached home with an amazing 130ft (approx.) landscaped rear garden with studio/home office.
Positioned in a prime position in the centre of the town and extremely convenient for both junior and senior schools.
The property is also within walking distance of Sawbridgeworth’s train station serving London Liverpool Street and Cambridge make commuting in to London extremely easy whilst gaining an excellent education for your children.
The village centre offers shops for all your day-to-day needs, restaurants, cafes and public houses. There is also access to the M11 at both the nearby towns of Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow.
The property is stylishly presented with a contemporary feel and offers a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study/bedroom 4, cloakroom/utility, three double bedrooms, en-suite shower room to the main bedroom and a modern bath/family bathroom.
The property benefits from a stunning 130ft landscaped rear garden with a wonderful entertaining area directly to the rear of the property with a studio/home office and an extensive driveway and parking for at least 3-4 vehicles.
There is expired planning permission for a single storey extension to the rear of the property.
Front Door Part glazed wooden door leading through into: Entrance Hall With wood effect lvt flooring, segment radiator, thermostat control to wall, access to sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study and utility room.
Sitting Room 16' 8" x 12' 2" (5.08m x 3.71m) with a double-glazed bay window to front, further double-glazed window to side, segment radiator, fireplace with a wooden mantle and granite hearth, built-in dresser to side with cupboards beneath and shelving above, lvt wood effect flooring Dining Room 12' 4" x 11' 2" (3.76m x 3.40m) with a double-glazed window to front, segment radiator, carpeted staircase rising to the first floor landing, lvt wood effect flooring.
Study/Bedroom 4 10' 2" x 9' 4" (3.10m x 2.84m) with a double-glazed window to rear, segment radiator, fitted carpet.
Contemporary Kitchen 16' 0" x 12' 2" (4.88m x 3.71m) with a range of matching base and eye level units with a worktop over, single bowl, single drainer sink with tap above and cupboard beneath, complementary tiled surrounds, recess for a five ring Range cooker with extractor hood above, position for both dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer, lvt wood effect flooring, double-glazed window to side, spotlighting, segment radiator, central island unit with a worktop over and drawers beneath, wine fridge, area for breakfast bar and stool, pendant light over.
Cloakroom/Utility Comprising a flush WC, butler style sink with oak worktop over, matching base and eye level units, recess and plumbing for washer/dryer, heated towel rail, opaque double-glazed window to rear, spotlighting to ceiling.
Carpeted First Floor Landing With a double-glazed window to front, spotlighting to ceiling, airing cupboard housing a pressurised cylinder.
Bedroom 1 12' 2" x 11' 8" (3.71m x 3.56m) with a double-glazed window to front, segment radiator, fitted carpet.
En-Suite Shower Room Comprising a tiled shower cubicle with a rain head shower and additional shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin set into vanity unit, flush WC, part tiled walls, extractor fan, electric shaver socket, tiled flooring.
Bedroom 2 11' 0" x 8' 0" (3.35m x 2.44m) with a double-glazed window to rear, segment radiator, spotlighting to ceiling, access to loft, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 11' 2" x 8' 10" (3.40m x 2.69m) with a double-glazed window to rear, segment radiator, spotlighting to ceiling, fitted carpet.
Main Family Bath/Shower Room A contemporary freestanding bath with modern tap and shower fittings, multi-panelled glass screen with a rain head shower and additional shower attachment, flush WC, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage beneath, wall mounted towel rail, fully tiled walls and flooring with underfloor heating, opaque double-glazed window to side.
The Rear A wonderful landscaped rear garden which is established, colourful and extremely private.
Directly to the rear of the property is an Indian sandstone paved entertaining area, ideal for garden furniture etc. The garden also benefits from outside power sockets, tap and lighting.
To the side of the property there is an area suitable for bin storage and a locked gate leading to the driveway.
From the patio there are steps leading up to a raised lawned garden with stocked flower borders. Towards the end of the garden is a further covered seating area, bordered by a wild flower garden.
There is also a timber framed storage shed. Steps lead up to a sleeper retained flower borders and a vegetable garden with various plants and water butt.
Home Office/Gym 14' 6" x 10' 0" (4.42m x 3.05m) with spotlighting to ceiling, electric power sockets, built-in desk, wooden laminate flooring, double-glazed doors giving access to patio.
An ideal home office or gym. The Front To the front of the property there is an extensive paved area, ideal for parking for 3 cars.
An established front garden with mature trees, hedging and heavily stocked flower borders which screen the property to the front. A pathway leads to the front door.
Agents Note There is expired planning permission for a single storey extension to the rear. Local Authority East Herts District Council Band ‘F’
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