3-bedroom bungalow · CO7 7TG
Listing removedReduced £20k (−4.4%) on 20 JunListed 624 days
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About
Beautifully presented detached bungalow located in the heart of Ardleigh with accommodation comprising open plan kitchen / living / dining room, principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.
The property also benefits from off-road parking, double garage, gardens and a swimming pool.
This beautifully presented family home, located in the heart of Ardleigh, offers single storey living accommodation for those looking for village life in the wonderful North Essex countryside.
The front of the property is set back from the road and is approached via a driveway which leads to both the garage and entrance door itself.
Once inside, the entrance hall - complete with a cloaks cupboard - provides a place in which to greet guests before moving through to the main living accommodation.
The open plan kitchen / living room is located at rear of the property, with two sets of double doors providing direct access onto the garden.
This sociable room offers both a quiet place to relax at the end of a busy day and a fabulous spot in which to entertain family and friends.
The well-appointed kitchen has plenty of room for food preparation - with the additional benefit of a large pantry.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own ensuite shower room, whilst the remaining two bedrooms share use of the family bathroom.
To the rear of the property the garden is enclosed by panel fencing, with pleached trees adding additional interest and privacy.
A delightful patio provides a comfortable seating / dining area during the warmer months. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, enhanced by attractive floral borders.
A raised swimming pool, complete with heater, provides summertime delight for all family members. Entrance Lobby Sliding door into lobby. Door through to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall Half glazed entrance door with full-height sidelight. Three built-in cupboards. Karndean flooring. Underfloor heating.
Kitchen Area (3.78m x 2.64m (12' 5" x 8' 8")) Window to side aspect. Base units with built-in Siemens double oven. Peninsula with Siemens induction hob and downdraft extractor.
Ceramic sink and drainer with Quooker tap. Space for dishwasher and space for washing machine. Pantry with power and sensor lighting. Space for tower fridge freezer. Karndean flooring.
Underfloor heating. Living / Dining Area (6.43m x 4.72m (21' 1" x 15' 6")) Window to side aspect. Two sets of double doors to rear. Karndean flooring. Underfloor heating.
Principal Bedroom (4.04m x 3.43m (13' 3" x 11' 3")) Window to front aspect. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
Ensuite Shower Room (1.93m x 1.85m (6' 4" x 6' 1")) Window, with obscured glass, to side aspect. Enclosed shower cubicle with mains shower. Wash-hand basin with storage under. Low-level WC.
Fully Tiled. Upright towel radiator. Tiled floor. Bedroom (4.1m x 2.54m (13' 5" x 8' 4")) Window to front aspect. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
Bedroom (3.05m x 2.62m (10' 0" x 8' 7")) Window to side aspect. Radiator. Family Bathroom (1.98m x 1.88m (6' 6" x 6' 2")) Panelled bath. Pedestal wash-hand basin. Low-level WC. Upright towel radiator.
Extractor fan. Half tiled. Double Garage Remote controlled electric door. Window to rear.
Outside To the front of the property the garden is low maintenance with a driveway leading to both the entrance door and the garage.
The garden to the rear commences with a paved patio leading to lawn. Enclosed by panel fencing. Herbaceous borders. Raised swimming pool - with heater. Outside tap.
Services We understand mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Broadband And Mobile Availability Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker.
Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast broadband availability.
Mobile: At time of writing, it is likely there is O2 mobile availability and more limited EE, Three and Vodafone mobile availability.
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