3-bedroom house · IG10 4BP
Listing removedListed 96 days · slow let
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About
Recently Refurbished Three-Bedroom Family Home | Available from 1st September 2026 Recently refurbished to a high standard and ready to move straight into, this impressive family home is a must-see.
Offering generous living accommodation, three double bedrooms, and three bathrooms, the property is ideally located in the highly desirable Loughton area within the sought-after Staples Road School catchment.
The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, ground floor WC, a spacious 45ft through lounge leading into an extended family room featuring a stunning vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden.
Upstairs are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a modern family bathroom.
A private driveway provides convenient off-street parking. Available to rent from 1st September, this home is perfectly positioned to enjoy everything Loughton has to offer.
Loughton High Road is just 0.4 miles away, offering an excellent selection of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and popular retailers including Marks & Spencer, The Ginger Pig, and Gail's Bakery.
For commuters, Loughton Underground Station is approximately 1 mile away, providing direct Central Line services into London, while the nearby M25 and M11 offer excellent road connections.
Families are well catered for with an excellent choice of highly regarded state and independent schools nearby.
Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate the close proximity to Epping Forest, with its extensive walking and cycling routes, open spaces, charming tea huts, and the popular Kings Oak pub.
The property also enjoys easy access to nearby open fields, making it an ideal location for dog walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors.
Key Features: Recently refurbished throughout Three double bedrooms Three bathrooms, including principal en-suite Spacious 45ft through lounge Extended family room with vaulted ceiling Bi-fold doors to the garden Ground floor WC Private driveway Staples Road School catchment Approximately 0.4 miles to Loughton High Road Approximately 1 mile to Loughton Underground Station (Central Line) Available from 7th September Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, they are intended as a guide only.
Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of all information through inspection and any other enquiries they deem necessary.
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