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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · CM77 8JY
For saleReduced £50k (−5.6%) on 21 AugListed 134 days
Opportunity summary
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About
** unique opportunity ** Set within grounds in excess of an acre, Highfield House presents a unique opportunity with endless potential, both as a substantial family home or as a future potential development site (STPP).
The existing dwellinghouse offers substantial living space, with six bedrooms, generous reception rooms, and a secluded position away from the main road, with vast grounds laid largely to lawn, which also house a detached double garage with loft room and Annexe potential.
With endless potential and a convenient location on the south side of town, giving easy access to transport links towards both Witham & Chelmsford, as well as the A120, viewing is highly advised in order to truly appreciate the potential on offer.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Carpet flooring, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard. Cloakroom Carpet flooring, obscure double glazed window to front, wall mounted hand wash basin, WC, radiator.
Study (3.24 x 3.01 (10'7" x 9'10")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front, radiator.
Lounge (5.39 x 3.32 (17'8" x 10'10")) Carpet flooring, feature fireplace, radiator, bi folds doors to; Conservatory (5.39 x 5.00 (17'8" x 16'4")) Vinyl flooring, radiator, patio doors to rear Dining Room (4.10 x 3.03 (13'5" x 9'11")) Carpet flooring, double glazed bay window to rear, radiator, opening to lounge.
Kitchen (5.38 x 3.59 (17'7" x 11'9")) Tiled flooring, double glazed windows to rear & side, wall & base units with trim edged work tops, one a a half sink with central mixer tap, integral dishwasher, under counter fridge & under counter freezer, space for range style cooker with extractor over, two electric hobs, radiator, storage cupboard, door to; Utility Room Tiled flooring, base & wall units, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, spaces for washing machine & tumble dryer, storage cupboard, obscure double glazed window, door to side.
First Floor Landing Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front, doors to; Bedroom One (4.07 x 3.52 (13'4" x 11'6")) Carpet flooring, Juliette balcony, walk in wardrobe, radiator, door to; Ensuite Carpet flooring, bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, double glazed obscure window to side.
Bedroom Two (3.77 x 3.33 (12'4" x 10'11")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Bedroom Three (3.78 x 3.00 (12'4" x 9'10")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front, radiator. Bedroom Four (3.36 x 1.92 (11'0" x 6'3")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to side, radiator.
Bathroom Corner bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, bidet, heated towel radiator, radiator, obscure double glazed window to front.
Shower Room Carpet flooring, shower enclosure, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, radiator, obscure double glazed window to front.
Second Floor Landing Carpet flooring, loft access, airing cupboard, doors to; Bedroom Five (4.13 x 3.78 (13'6" x 12'4")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to side, two vulex windows, storage cupboard, eaves storage.
Bedroom Six (5.66 x 3.45 (18'6" x 11'3")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to side, two velux windows, two storage cupboards, eaves storage.
Shower Room Vinyl flooring, shower enclosure, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, heated tow3el rail, extractor fan.
Exterior Garage Large double garage, side storage room, loft room, (5.78 x 2.79) WC Front Generous frontage with vast parking area for multiple vehicles, leading to detached double garage Rear Garden Generous plot in excess of an acre (subject to survey) laid largely to lawn with established borders and mature trees.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 7, Witham Road, Black Notley
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