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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM7 4BZ
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Charming semi-detached three-bedroom family residence offering two generous receptions, occupying an elevated position within the picturesque village of Wethersfield, offering an ideal combination of practicality and modern family living, ideal for those looking to downsize or a young family seeking a peaceful village lifestyle.
The property enjoys well-proportioned accommodation and excellent local amenities. EPC C.
DESCRIPTION Rivendell is presented in excellent condition both internally and externally having been extended to the rear of the property to provide a beautiful light-filled kitchen dining room with bifold doors opening onto the patio and garden beyond.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and inviting entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor.
The spacious living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring an attractive open fireplace with Victorian surround and large picture window to the front with views of the Church.
The beautiful kitchen was fitted approximately three years ago and is well equipped with a range of matching wall and base units, integrated appliances, butler sink and quartz worksurfaces, leading seamlessly to the vaulted dining area with two sky lights and bifold door opening on the garden.
A stylish ground floor bathroom with white suite, tiled floor and rain shower completes the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor offers three bedrooms, including a generously sized principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe and large picture enjoying stunning views of the cricket ground and church.
Bedroom two overlooks the rear garden and benefits from built in wardrobes and additional storage. Bedroom three/nursery is a single and also overlooks the rear garden.
Externally, the property occupies an elevated position and is approached via a driveway providing parking for up to three vehicles, leading to the single garage.
The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn with access leading to the thoughtfully landscaped rear garden, laid to lawn with further extensive paved area providing a fantastic space for alfresco dining and entertaining.
LOCATION Wethersfield offers an excellent range of amenities including the 13th Century St Mary Magdalene Church, a licensed village club, well maintained playing fields and playground, cricket ground and pavilion, tennis courts, thriving village school, pre school nursery and village shop within the village hall.
This fantastic facility also offers a host of activities including a historical society, a wine club, amateur dramatics and fitness classes.
There are also organsied walks and cycling outings throughout the delightful north Essex and Suffolk countryside.
Wethersfield is just two miles from the picture postcard village of Finchingfield with the bustling market towns of Braintree, Dunmow, Halstead and Saffron Walden all conveniently close as are the attractive villages of Great Bardfield, Thaxted and Castle Hedingham.
SERVICES : Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Oil fired central heating. EPC C Council Tax Band E.
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About High Street, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7
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