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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CM14 5PP
Sold STCListed 334 days
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**** GUIDE PRICE: £400,000 - £425,000 **** **** NO ONWARD CHAIN **** This two-bedroom semi-detached property presents an exciting opportunity for those seeking a home with excellent potential for renovation and modernisation.
Offered with no onward chain, it is ideal for buyers looking for a rewarding project or developers wishing to create a bespoke, contemporary living space.
The accommodation features a cosy lounge complete with a large front-facing window and a charming feature fireplace, a good-sized kitchen diner, two good sized double bedrooms each with an alcove suitable for wardrobes, and a fully established private rear garden.
A gated driveway provides ample off-street parking, further adding to the appeal.
With its attractive layout and scope for improvement, this property must be viewed to appreciate the possibilities on offer.
Ideally positioned in the peaceful residential area of Pilgrims Hatch in Brentwood, the property benefits from convenient access to a wealth of local amenities, as well as beautiful surrounding country parks offering wonderful outdoor leisure opportunities.
Brentwood High Street and Brentwood Station—which is part of the Elizabeth Line providing excellent connections into central London—are within a short drive.
The area also offers superb road links via the A12 and M25, and is well served by highly regarded primary and secondary schools, making this an appealing location for commuters, families, and investors alike.
The property is approached via a gated driveway offering off-road parking and a laid to lawn front garden.
Upon entering, the front door opens into the entrance hallway, leading to a cosy lounge that enjoys ample natural light.
To the rear, the bright and airy kitchen diner provides ample space for both cooking and dining, benefiting from understairs storage and a side door giving direct access to the rear garden.
To the first floor, there are two good-sized double bedrooms, each offering ample space ideal for fitted or freestanding wardrobes. A family bathroom completes the upper level.
Externally, the property enjoys a fully established private rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with mature planting, a brick-built storage outbuilding, and an external WC.
The garden offers excellent potential to create a beautiful outdoor retreat once updated. Palmer & Partners strongly encourage early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hall Lounge 3.8 x 3.3 Kitchen Diner 2.98 x 5.48 First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 3.11 x 4.31 Bedroom 2 3.0 x 3.3
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