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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CM15 0NJ
Sold STCListed 293 days
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About
Set within the highly desirable and picturesque village of Doddinghurst, this beautifully presented four bedroom semi detached house offers spacious and flexible family accommodation in a sought after Essex location.
The property benefits from excellent local amenities, well regarded schools and convenient access to transport links, making it ideal for growing families.
On entering you are welcomed into a practical entrance porch which leads into the spacious and light lounge.
This room features a feature fireplace and a generous window that floods the space with natural light.
Adjoining the lounge is a versatile playroom, perfect for storing children’s toys or creating a dedicated family area.
The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen dining room, complete with striking black stone worktops, a butler sink, a range of base and wall storage cupboards, integrated dishwasher, undercounted fridge space and room for an impressive range oven.
Bifold doors open out to the garden, creating a seamless flow between indoors and out, ideal for entertaining or everyday family living.
A convenient ground floor cloakroom with toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail completes this level.
The rear section of the garage has been thoughtfully converted into a handy utility room offering dedicated space for laundry and household chores, whilst the remaining garage space provides ideal additional storage.
Upstairs there are four well proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous double with fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace.
The second bedroom is also a spacious double with room for freestanding wardrobes.
Bedroom three is a good sized room that could accommodate a double bed with careful layout, or work comfortably as a single bedroom. Bedroom four is a single room ideal for a home office or nursery.
The contemporary family bathroom is finished with stylish black tiling and benefits from a double width shower cubicle, freestanding bath, vanity unit, toilet and heated towel rail.
Outside, the rear garden extends to approximately 100ft in length.
A generous patio area provides the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with raised planters creating an attractive backdrop.
The main garden is laid with low maintenance artificial grass and includes designated children’s play areas.
To the far end of the garden there is a well sized summer house offering further flexible space.
To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off street parking for up to four cars for residents and guests.
Doddinghurst is a popular and well connected village surrounded by countryside yet within easy reach of Brentwood town centre, approximately 3 miles away.
The village offers a range of local amenities including shops, a post office, pharmacy, GP surgery, pubs and children’s play areas, all contributing to a strong community feel.
The area is well served by highly regarded schools, including Doddinghurst Infant School and Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School, both rated Good.
There is also a strong selection of secondary schools within easy reach, including Becket Keys Church of England Free School, Shenfield High School and Brentwood County High School.
For commuters, Brentwood and Shenfield stations are both within a short drive, offering regular services into London Liverpool Street and access to the Elizabeth Line.
Excellent road links are available via the A128 and M25, providing convenient connections to surrounding towns and further afield.
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