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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CM7 4DF
For saleReduced £10k (−2.4%) on 28 AugListed 195 days
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About
Beresfords are pleased to bring to market this Two Double Bedroom Detached Thatched Cottage, a delightful country home in the heart of the village of Blackmore End.
Offering character features throughout, with a modern touch, the property has been refurbished by the current owner to a high standard throughout and benefits from an open plan living/dining area, separate utility room, wraparound garden and off-street parking for Three Vehicles.
The accommodation comprises; spacious entrance porch/boot room, bathroom suite with beautiful rolltop bathtub, open plan living/dining room boasting from character features including beams and fireplace with oil burner and a door providing access to the garden.
There is a kitchen that benefits from a rangemaster cooker, butler sink and integrated dishwasher which in turn leads to the separate utility room with a door to access the rear garden.
To the first floor there are two double bedrooms that can be accessed by two different stairwells with a spacious landing.
Externally, there is a mature, wraparound garden has a large patio seating area with an outdoor tap, with the rest of the garden being laid to lawn and mature shrubbery growing around the boundaries to create privacy.
There is a vegetable patch and two large storage sheds, one of which is connected to power.
The property further benefits from off street parking for three vehicles with EV charger and two side entrances to the property.
Ideally located in the sought after village of Blackmore End, offering a rural setting while still being within reach of Braintree (6 Miles) for shopping, schooling, amenities and the railway station with its branchline service into London Liverpool Street.
The local area is perfect for those who enjoy the countryside with beautiful countryside walks. Great Dunmow is also within a 20 minute drive and the A120/M11 corridor is easily accessible.
Entrance Hall/Boot Room (10' 7" x 7' 9") Bathroom Suite (10' 7" x 5' 1") Living/Dining Room (21' 0" x 10' 7") Kitchen (16' 1" x 7' 2") Utility Room First Floor Landing Bedroom One (15' 5" x 10' 7") Bedroom Two (14' 3" x 10' 7")
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