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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CM8 2ZT
Sold STCListed 37 days
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About
Set in the sought after location of Valentine Avenue, is this modern two bedroom semi-detached property with the benefit of the remainder of NHBC guarantee.
This beautiful home offers modern living with an open plan lounge/diner, kitchen, two good size bedrooms with an en-suite and a family bathroom, ample off road parking a low maintenance rear garden.
On entering the property there is a spacious entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor and doors giving access to all ground floor accommodation.
The open plan lounge/diner has a double glazed window and French doors to the rear leading to the garden, wood flooring throughout and a good size under stairs storage cupboard.
The well-equipped modern kitchen has a double glazed window to the front aspect, one and a half bowl sink inset to worksurface, range of wall and base units with cupboards and drawers, integrated oven with four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor above, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge freezer.
The ground floor concludes with a cloakroom with a double glazed obscure window to the front aspect, W.C and a wash hand basin.
To the first floor there is a good size landing giving access to the two bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The principal bedroom has a double glazed window to the front aspect, space for wardrobes and door giving access to the en-suite facilities which comprises of a modern suite with a double glazed obscure window to the front aspect, walk in double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a W.C.
The second bedroom is also a good size double room with a double glazed window to the rear aspect and airing cupboard.
The first floor concludes with a modern family bathroom with panel enclosed bath with shower over, wash hand basin and a W.C.
Outside To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles with a timber shed.
There is side pedestrian access leads to a rear low maintenance garden which commences with a good size patio area with the remainder laid to artificial lawn and is enclosed by panel fencing.
Location Located within walking distance to Witham train station - 40 minutes to Liverpool Street - and with fantastic access to both A12 and public transport, this property is within easy distance to excellent nurseries, state and public schools - Witham (Elm Hall Primary School), Chelmsford (St Cedd’s and Widford Lodge Prep Schools, Kegs Grammar School, Chelmsford County High Grammer School, New Hall prep and senior school) and Colchester (Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls).
Benton Hall Golf and Health Club, with swimming pool and spa facilities, gym and exercise classes is a five minute drive. Directions Please use the postcode CM8 2ZT for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - C Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - B Ref - WIT260264/djn
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