3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM6 4BR
Sold STCListed 133 days
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About
Nestled on the border of Dunmow in Blackwater Drive, this delightful semi-detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and modern living.
With three/four well-proportioned bedrooms, this property is ideal for families or those seeking extra space.
On the ground floor the house boasts an open plan kitchen/dining room, a study, a cloakroom and an entrance hall with a coat cupboard, on the first floor is the principal bedroom with access to an en-suite and a living room/fourth bedroom.
Finally on the second floor are two more bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally the property benefits from two driveway parking spaces and an enclosed rear garden.
The location itself is a highlight, offering a friendly community atmosphere while being conveniently close to local amenities, schools, and transport links.
Entrance Hall - 4.1m x 1.3m (13'5" x 4'3") - Entrance via UPVC door with double glazed window, stairs to first floor landing, access to coat cupboard with utility box and shoe storage space, wall mounted radiators, inbuilt matted area, laminate Amtico flooring, ceiling mounted light fixtures, various power points.
Doors to: WC. Living/Kitchen area, Study.
Study - 2.7m x 1.8m (8'10" x 5'10") - Double glazed UPVC window to front aspect, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.
Wc - Corner pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC, wall mounted radiator, laminate Amtico flooring, partially tiled walls, inset spotlights, extractor fan.
Kitchen Area - 3.9m x 3.1m (12'9" x 10'2") - Various base and eye level units with marble effect worksurfaces over, one and half unit stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space for washer/dryer, integrated low level fan over, four ring gas hob with extractor fan overhead, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, access to understairs storage, laminate Amtico flooring, inset spotlights, various power points.
Dining Area - 3.9m x 3.0m (12'9" x 9'10") - Double glazed UPVC French doors & windows to rear aspect, laminate Amtico flooring, wall mounted radiator, inset spotlights, ceiling mounted light fixture, TV point, various power points.
First Floor Landing - Carpeted stairs with timber banister and balustrade, stairway to second floor, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.
Doors to: Living room, Bedroom.
Living Room/Bedroom - 3.9m x 3.7m (12'9" x 12'1") - Double glazed UPVC window to front aspect, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.
Principal Bedroom - 3.9m x 3.0m (12'9" x 9'10") - Double glazed UPVC windows to rear aspect, his & her wardrobes, wall mounted raidator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.
Door to: En-Suite.
En-Suite - Frosted double glazed UPVC window to side aspect, three-piece suite, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, tile enclosed shower with sliding glass door, wall mounted radiator, laminate flooring, partially tiled walls, inset spotlights, extractor fan, shaver port Second Floor Landing - Carpeted stairway with timber banister and post and rail timber balustrade, access to loft, wall mounted radiator, ceiling mounted light fixture.
Doors to: Bedroom Two, Bedroom Three, Family Bathroom.
Bedroom Two - 3.9m x 3.5m (12'9" x 11'5") - Double glazed Velux window to rear aspect, built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.
Bedroom Three - 4.0m x 2.8m (13'1" x 9'2") - Double glazed Dormer window to front aspect, access to over stairs storage, integrated mirrored wardrobe, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.
Family Bathroom - Double glazed UPVC frosted window to side aspect, three-piece suite, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with glass screen, mixer tap and shower attachment, laminate Amtico flooring, inset spotlights, extractor fan.
Driveway Parking - Block paved driveway parking for two vehicles Gardens - Pedestrian access to the rear garden via wood panel gate, stone paved patio seating area and walkway leading to wooden shed, laid to lawn gardens with bordering flowerbed with various shrubs, all enclosed by wood panel fencing.
Additional Information - Originally a show home, Amtico laminate flooring throughout.
Value & comps
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