5-bedroom detached house · IG7 6EL
Listing removedReduced £75k (−5%) on 3 AugListed 243 days
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***** offered chain free ***** A stunning eco home beautifully positioned on retreat way, chigwell. This unique detached property is in immaculate condition and is full of smart technology.
There is A gated driveway with A large frontage along with A private access into hainault forest. This home is completely bespoke, built to an extremely high standard.
The property has also been featured in the daily mail as the “best smart house in essex”.
On entering the home, you are met with A bright hallway and beautifully proportioned reception rooms with natural light through the use of multiple sets of bi-folding doors.
The main living room is A generous 17’7’’ x 13’’4’’’ in size and enjoys A bright, open feel with direct views towards the front garden.
Adjacent to this is the dining area, measuring 14’8’’ x 9’2’’, perfect for entertaining.
The kitchen is beautifully designed and includes many intergrated appliances such as A miele coffee machine, hot plate machine, multiple ovens, an induction hob, an intergrated fridge freezer and A drinks cooler.
The kitchen measures 18’7’’ x 18’2’’ in size also offering excellent storage, high-quality finishes and A contemporary layout.
An office is also located on the ground floor, measuring 13’’ x 9’2’’ ideal for working from home.
This eco home is fitted with integrated tablets in various rooms, allowing full control of lighting, heating, curtains and more.
A state-of-the-art air purifying system ensures clean, fresh air throughout the property A star-lit cinema room measures A generous 24’6’’ x 16’8’’ in size and included A modern space-saving pull down double bed meaning this space could be utilised as A fifth bedroom.
There is also A gym measuring 10’9’’ x 10’2’’ in size, A sauna and A fitted utility room with an intergrated miele espresso machine. The bedrooms are all excellent sizes.
Bedroom one measures an extremely generous 20’3’’ x 15’9’’ size including its very own ensuite and steam room, separate WC and large walk-in wardrobe measuring 17’0’’ x 5’10’’ in size bedroom two is an impressive double bedroom measuring 13’9’’ x 11’5’’ and includes an ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom three is 17’’ x 8’6’’ and whilst bedroom four is another double bedroom measuring 13’4’’ x 8’6’’’ in size. Both bedrooms use the same spacious shower room.
Externally, the property offers parking for several vehicles plus A large car port with space enough for two larger vehicles.
The rear garden opens directly into hainault forest — A unique and highly sought-after feature which provides A rural feel.
This is A one-of-a-kind eco property in A peaceful, highly desirable location.
Additional features: ground source heat pump additional gas boiler rainwater harvesting solar pawer generation triple glazing security system solid floor construction to all floors including underfloor heating throughout A viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, space and individuality this home offers.
Council tax band: F Agent note: The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor maybe it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy, and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale, and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
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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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