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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM3 2LL
For saleReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 25 OctListed 270 days
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About
This well presented four/five bedroom detached family home set in the cul-de-sac location of Chestnut Avenue and in the sought after village of Hatfield Peverel.
The property is in close proximity of local amenities, schooling and a mainline train station.
On entering the property there is a good size entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and access provided to all ground floor accommodation.
The cloakroom features an obscure window to the front aspect, W.C and a wash hand basin.
The good size lounge is set to the front of the property with a large double glazed window to the front aspect giving lots of natual light.
The modern kitchen/breakfast room has a double glazed window and door to the rear leading to the garden, space for a Range cooker, one bowl sink inset to a quartz worktop, range of wall and base units.
There is also a quartz breakfast bar with bar stool seating for three. An archway leads through to the dining room where there are double glazed French doors to the rear leading to the garden.
Accessed via the kitchen is the play room which is a versatile space with a window to the rear aspect.
The utility room has space and plumbing for appliances, windows to the side and rear aspect and a sink inset to worksurface with cupboards beneath.
To the first floor there is a galleried landing which provides access to four good size bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one has a double glazed window to the rear aspect and provides access through into bedroom five which is currently being used as a study.
This room is a versatile space with a double glazed window to the rear aspect and could also be converted into an en-suite.
The remainder of the bedrooms are all double rooms with double glazed windows and the first floor concludes with a family bathroom which is dual aspect with double glazed obscure windows to the front and side, panel bath with shower over, W.C and a pedestal wash hand basin.
Outside The property has a block paved driveway providing off road parking which in turn gives access to the integral garage with electric roller door. There is also a fitted EV charger.
There is pedestrian side access to both sides of the property whic lead to the rear garden where there is a good size patio area with the remainder mainly laid to lawn.
There is a timber shed to remain and door leading into the utility room.
Location Hatfield Peverel is a popular village bypassed by the A12 and giving easy access to Chelmsford Town Centre, M25 and London.
There is a local primary school within Hatfield Peverel and close by there is also a recreational ground with play area.
The town has a variety of shops public houses and restaurants serving day to day needs with more comprehensive facilities being found at Chelmsford.
Hatfield Peverel also boasts a mainline station with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street which is only a short distance from the property.
Directions Please use the postcode CM3 2LL for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - E Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - tbc Ref - WIT260038/DJN
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