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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM14 5LR
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About
A well-presented extended three/four-bedroom semi-detached family home, ideally situated on the outskirts of Brentwood, approximately one mile from the Brook Street roundabout, providing excellent access to the A12 and M25.
The property also enjoys close proximity to Warley Place Nature Reserve, offering an attractive balance of convenient commuting and access to open green space.
The accommodation is both versatile and spacious. An entrance hall leads to a study/bedroom four, creating an ideal home office or occasional guest bedroom, together with a ground floor WC.
To the front of the property is a separate dining room featuring a bay window, while to the rear an extended lounge enjoys French doors opening onto the garden, creating an excellent space for family living and entertaining.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units with granite work tops and is complemented by a separate utility room with direct access to the garden.
On the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms together with a spacious family bathroom, fitted with a large shower cubicle.
Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking for up to three vehicles and a generous rear garden extending to approximately 75 feet in length.
The property also offers excellent potential for a loft conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations, with many neighbouring homes having successfully undertaken similar extensions.
ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed entrance door and window to front aspect, coved to smooth ceiling, radiator, wood flooring, understairs cupboard.
STUDY/BEDROOM FOUR 14' 7" x 6' 7" (4.44m x 2.01m) Double glazed window to front aspect, smooth ceiling, radiator, wood flooring. DINIING ROOM 11' 10" x 11' 5" (3.61m x 3.48m) + bay.
Double glazed bay window to front aspect, coved to smooth ceiling, radiator, wood flooring. WC Coved to smooth ceiling, extractor fan, close coupled WC, wash hand basin, wood flooring.
LOUNGE 23' 3" x 10' 5" (7.09m x 3.18m) > 9' 5" (2.87m) Double glazed French doors to rear garden, coved to smooth ceiling, radiator, electric fire in fireplace.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16' 10" x 8' 11" (5.13m x 2.72m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, coved to smooth ceiling with inset downlighting, radiator, fitted base and wall units, one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap inset into granite work tops, integrated dishwasher, stainless steel range style cooker with gas hob and stainless steel splashback and hood, tiled floor.
UTILITY ROOM 12' 3" x 4' 8" (3.73m x 1.42m) Double glazed door to rear garden, coved to smooth ceiling, fitted base and wall units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap inset into worktops, tiled floor and splashbacks, wall mounted gas boiler concealed in cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Coved to smooth ceiling, loft access. BEDROOM ONE 11' 10" x 11' (3.61m x 3.35m) + bay. Double glazed bay window to front aspect, coved to smooth ceiling, radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 11' 5" (3.63m x 3.48m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, coved to smooth ceiling, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 8' 1" x 6' 0" (2.46m x 1.83m) + 10' 6" x 3' 10" (3.2m x 1.17m) Two double glazed windows to front aspect, coved to smooth ceiling, radiator.
BATHROOM 6' 4" x 5' 7" (1.93m x 1.7m) + 10' 11" x 3' 10" (3.33m x 1.17m) Two double glazed windows to rear aspect, smooth ceiling with inset downlighting, radiator, extractor fan, tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath with jets, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor.
REAR GARDEN 75' (22.8m) approx. in length.
Paved patio area, remainder mostly laid to lawn, further (sun trap) paved patio area to rear along with large timber shed with power, flower and shrub borders.
fencing to boundary, outside tap and power point. FRONT Block paved driveway for three cars.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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