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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM7 2LL
Sold STCListed 640 days
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About
** PRIME LOCATION** Located off of London Road on one of Braintree's most desirable turnings is this 1950's three/four bedroom detached house.
The accommodation is beautifully presented by the current owners who have retained much of it's character and is complimented internally with a luxury fitted bathroom, bespoke hand made kitchen with a 10'6 vaulted ceiling overlooking a landscaped rear garden which is in excess of 140 and features a large outbuilding and workshop.
The property is situated within walking distance of both Braintree's town centre and railway station, which offers links to London's Liverpool Street.. EPC Rating D (63). Council Tax Band (F).
Braintree District Council.
Entrance Hall Window to front, window to side, coving to smooth ceiling, stairs to first floor landing, radiator, door to under stairs storage cupboard, door to: Kitchen 3.66m (3.66m) x 3.2m (3.2m) - Vaulted ceiling with electronic opening skylight window, recess ceiling lighting to smooth ceiling, limestone floor, Oak French doors with side lights adjacent to rear garden, kitchen is fitted with hand made wall and base units, Bianco Oro marble work surfaces, inset one and a quarter bowl sink with mixer tap over, centre oak island with marble work surface, integrated fridge, integrated under unit freezer, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, Miele five ring gas hob with Miele stainless steel extractor canopy above, marble splash back, Double oven and warming drawer, radiator.
Sitting Room 5.44m (5.44m) x 3.63m (3.63m) - Large glazed window to side, coving to smooth ceiling, recess ceiling lighting, radiator, TV point, large red brick open fireplace, inset wood burner with oak mantle above, step down to: Sun Room 4.78m (4.78m) x 3.35m (3.35m) - French doors to garden, windows adjacent, obscure glass window to side, radiator under, coving to smooth ceiling.
Dining Room 3.53m (3.53m) x 2.92m (2.92m) - Window to side, radiator under, TV point, coving to smooth ceiling with recess ceiling lighting, steps down to: Bedroom 4 / Reception Room 3.94m (3.94m) x 3.58m (3.58m) - Window to front, radiator under, two dual aspect windows adjacent, TV and telephone point.
Half Landing Window to front, steps up to: First Floor Landing Coving to smooth ceiling, recess ceiling lighting, door to airing cupboard, loft access, door to: Bedroom 1 3.94m (3.94m) x 3.58m (3.58m) - Window to front, radiator under, coving to smooth ceiling.
Bedroom 2 3.63m (3.63m) x 3.53m (3.53m) - Window to rear, radiator under, fitted bedroom furniture to remain.
Bedroom 3 3.63m (3.63m) x 3.02m (3.02m) - Window to rear, radiator under, TV point, recess with shelves and cupboards above and below.
Luxury Bathroom Window to rear, smooth ceiling, recess ceiling lighting, radiator, Brown Marron marble floor and splash back, fitted with a modern white suite, Jacuzzi bath with hand shower attachment, large wash hand basin with mixer tap over, low level WC, wall mounted light fittings.
Shower Room Obscure glass window to side, white suite comprising; low level WC, shower cubicle with electric shower over, wash hand basin inset vanity unit and radiator.
Rear Garden 42.67m (42.67m) x 12.19m (12.2m) - A beautiful landscape south facing garden, commences with a large paved patio, workshop and outside utility space, with shingle paths and box hedging surrounding a predominately laid to lawn garden, flower and shrub borders, mature trees and hedging, and vegetable garden.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Marshalls Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7
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