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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · CM8 3NS
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About
Guide Price - £650,000 to £675,000 - Set in a wonderful position in the heart of Wickham Bishops, is this six bedroom detached family home.
The property is set on a generous plot with ample off road parking to the front and a spacious garden to the rear. This stunning family home offers versatile accommodation set across two floors.
On entering the spacious entrance hall there is a staircase rising to the first floor and doors give access to all ground floor accommodation including the ground floor cloakroom featuring a W.C and a wash hand basin.
The lounge is a beautiful open space with vaulted ceiling, log burner and two sets of sliding doors to the side and rear leading onto the garden.
Double doors lead through into the dining room which has a double glazed window to the rear aspect and further double doors lead into the study.
The study is a great work from home space with French doors opening out on to the garden.
Forming part of the extension is the open plan kitchen/family room with windows to the front aspect, one bowl sink inset to a granite worksurface, range of wall and base units, a working Aga, space and plumbing for a fridge and dishwasher.
There is a further log burner located in the family room and access leads into the well-equipped utility room which has a door leading into the double length garage and integrated appliances include a washing machine and tumble dryer.
There are two good size bedrooms on the ground floor one is set to the rear of the property with a door opening out to the patio area.
There is a ground floor shower room servicing the two bedrooms featuring a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a W.C. This section of the house could make an ideal annexe.
To the first floor there is new Oak flooring throughout with a spacious landing providing access into four good size bedrooms, a large family bathroom and an airing cupboard.
The bedrooms are all of a double size with double glazed windows and the family bathroom has a window to the side and rear, free standing bath, W.C, wash hand basin and a large walk in shower with a rainfall shower head.
Outside To the front of the property there is a drivewayt providing off road parking for multiple vehicles and in turn gives access to the garage with an up and over door and a personnel door to the side.
The rear garden commences with an attractive patio with pergola and established overhanging grapevine.
The remainder of the garden is laid to wild flower and there is a good size outdoor swimming pool.
Location Wickham Bishops is an attractive semi-rural village surrounded by open countryside and serviced by a network of villages providing a strong local community.
This popular village is located approximately 12 miles east of Chelmsford and 16 miles south of Colchester.
The area is popular for those seeking semi-rural living within commutable distance of the City, approximately 4 miles from the A12 and within 3 miles of Witham mainline railway station, with direct services to London Liverpool Street.
There are a choice of schools in the area, in both the public and private sectors, including Maldon Court Prep School, St Cedd's, New Hall and Felsted.
In addition to those, excellent top-ranking grammar schools can be found in both Chelmsford and Colchester. Directions Please use the postcode CM8 3NS for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - F Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - D Ref - WIT260320/djn
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