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About
Scott & Stapleton are delighted to offer for sale this super detached property which is located in a highly desirable & quiet location backing on to open playing fields yet just a few minutes walk from Rayleigh mainline railway station.
The property is in need of some minor refurbishments & modernisation but offers huge scope & potential with spacious accommodation.
The ground floor consists of an impressive full width lounge 17'0" x 11'9", separate dining room, kitchen & utility room whilst the first floor has 2 double bedrooms, bathroom & separate WC.
The property is set well back from the road with ample off street parking leading to a single garage with the rear garden being extremely well tended and having a delightful outlook over open playing fields.
Ideally situated within walking distance of all amenities including excellent schools, Rayleigh town centre, transport links, parks and anything else you could need.
Offered with vacant possession & no onward chain this is a great opportunity to purchase a delightful house that you could add your own stamp to whilst also adding serious value.
An early internal inspection is strongly advised. Accommodation Comprises - Half obscure UPVC double glazed entrance door leading to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall - 3.9 x 1.7 (12'9" x 5'6") - Obscure UPVC double glazed window to side. Stairs to first floor with understairs storage, radiator, coved ceiling. Panelled doors to all rooms.
Lounge - 5.18m x 3.58m (17'0" x 11'9") - Impressive, full width room with 2 large UPVC double glazed window to front. 2 radiators, feature stone fireplace with inset log burner.
Dining Room - 3.8 x 2.7 (12'5" x 8'10") - UPVC double glazed patio doors to rear on to garden and overlooking playing fields. Radiator, coved ceiling.
Kitchen - 3.8 x 2.3 (12'5" x 7'6") - UPVC double glazed window to side. Half glazed door with adjacent window to rear leading to utility room.
Range of base & eye level units with drawers over base units.
Integrated electric double oven with separate electric hob, spaces for fridge/freezer & dishwasher, large walk in larder cupboard, roll edge worktops with inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with matching drainer & mixer tap, tiled splashbacks.
Utility Room - 2.4 x 1.8 (7'10" x 5'10") - UPVC double glazed window to rear, obscure UPVC double glazed door to side on to garden. Spaces for washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, etc.
Wall mounted Ideal boiler (not tested). First Floor Landing - 3.4 x 1.8 (11'1" x 5'10") - UPVC double glazed window to side. Loft access, panelled doors to all rooms.
Bedroom 1 - 3.6 x 3.5 (11'9" x 11'5") - UPVC double glazed window to front with far reaching views. Fitted wardrobes & eaves storage cupboards, radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 3.7 x 3.5 (12'1" x 11'5") - UPVC double glazed window to rear with super views over open playing fields. Fitted wardrobes & eaves storage cupboards, radiator.
Bathroom - 1.7 x 1.5 (5'6" x 4'11") - Obscure UPVC double glazed window to side.
White suite comprising of panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower over & glass screen plus pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Fully tiled walls, radiator.
Separate Wc - 1.6 x 0.7 (5'2" x 2'3") - Obscure UPVC double glazed window to side. Low level WC, fully tiled walls,.
Front Garden - The property is set well back from the road with a large driveway providing ample off street parking & leading to the garage.
The remainder of the front garden is laid to well tended lawn with flower & shrub borders. Pedestrian access to rear.
Garage - 5.7 x 2.4 (18'8" x 7'10") - Up & over door to front, courtesy door & UPVC double glazed window to rear. Rear Garden - Delightful rear garden backing on to open playing fields.
Commencing with patio area with remainder laid to immaculate lawns with shrub & flower borders.
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