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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM12 0AZ
Listing removedReduced £25k (−2.6%) on 21 JunListed 196 days
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About
This stunning modern three-bedroom detached home offers an exceptional blend of space, style, and practicality, perfectly suited to contemporary family living.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a generous entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the home.
To the front, a spacious living room provides a comfortable retreat, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. A separate study offers a versatile space, perfect for home working or quiet reading.
The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, beautifully arranged to create a sociable and functional environment.
This space flows effortlessly into the dining room, making it ideal for both everyday family life and hosting. A convenient ground floor WC adds to the functionality.
Additional benefits on the ground floor include a utility room and integral garage, providing excellent storage and further convenience.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four well-appointed bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, creating a private and comfortable sanctuary.
The remaining bedrooms are all generously sized and are served by a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the home is complemented by a beautifully maintained garden, offering a wonderful outdoor space for relaxation, play, and entertaining.
Off-street parking further enhances the appeal of this attractive home.
The property is ideally located approximately 0.6 miles from Billericay railway station, offering direct services into London Liverpool Street, ideal for commuters.
The vibrant Billericay High Street nearby, providing a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday conveniences.
Lake Meadows Park is close by, offering attractive open green space, leisure facilities, and family-friendly outdoor areas.
The area is particularly well served by a selection of highly regarded schools.
Within close proximity are Mayflower High School, and The Billericay School, St John's School, Brightside Primary School and Quilters Infant School and Quilters Junior School.
Road connections are excellent, with straightforward access to the A12 and M25, providing links to nearby towns including Chelmsford and Brentwood both offering extensive shopping, leisure, and dining facilities.
Overall, Billericay combines a peaceful residential setting with outstanding convenience, strong schooling options, and excellent transport links, making it a highly desirable location for a wide range of buyers.
Lounge 5.79m (5.8m) x 3.61m (3.6m) - Double glazed window to front, two double glazed windows to rear, wood flooring, coved cornice into ceiling, cast iron fireplace with gas fire, television point.
Dining Room 4.52m (4.52m) x 3.35m (3.35m) - A special feature of the room is the vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, two double glazed windows to rear, double glazed window to front, two double glazed skylight windows, radiator, wood flooring, cast iron fireplace, open plan through to the: Kitchen 4.37m (4.37m) x 2.26m (2.26m) - Equipped with a range of units comprising one and a half bowl sink unit with cupboards below, range of base and wall units with rolled edge work surfaces, inset four ring gas hob, further integrated appliances including double oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, two double glazed windows to rear, coved cornice into ceiling, part tiled walls.
Bedroom One (13' 0" x 11' 10") Double glazed window to front, radiator, diamond shape double glazed window to side.
Bedroom Two (15' 10" x 11' 9") Double glazed window to front and rear elevations, radiator. Bedroom Three (6' 0" x 6' 0") Double glazed window to front, radiator.
Family Bathroom Double glazed window to rear, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., radiator, half tiled walls.
Externally The property is approached via a sweep in and out shingled driveway which leads to the: Attached Garage 4.5m (4.5m) x 2.34m (2.34m) - Up and over door, power and light connected, eaves storage space, door to Utility Room.
Rear Garden Commences with a paved patio, the remainder is lawned, hedging and conifers to boundaries, side access leads to the front of the property.
Entrance Hallway Wood flooring, coved cornice into ceiling, inset spot lights, radiator, spindle balustraded staircase to first floor, feature double glazed diamond shape window to front, understairs cupboard.
Ground Floor Cloakroom Low level w.c., wash hand basin with tiled splash back, double glazed window to front, radiator, inset mirror with tiled surround.
Sitting Room 3.61m (3.6m) x 3.35m (3.35m) - Two double glazed windows to rear, wood flooring, two radiators, double glazed french doors leading to the rear garden, coved cornice into ceiling.
Study 3.23m (3.23m) x 2.16m (2.16m) - Double glazed window to front, wood flooring, fitted with a range of quality fitted furniture, coved cornice into ceiling.
Utility Room 2.18m (2.18m) x 2.18m (2.18m) - Space for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, window to rear, glazed door to garden, further door to Lounge and Garage, tiled flooring, inset spot lights.
First Floor Landing Access to loft, spindle balustrading, double glazed sky light window, radiator, built in airing cupboard.
En-Suite Shower Room Fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., radiator, half tiled, double glazed window to rear.
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