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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CM77 8HR
No longer listedReduced £25k (−4%) on 26 SepListed 41 days
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About
** £625,000 - £650,000 ** An immaculately presented three bedroom detached chalet bungalow, ideally situated within the picturesque village setting of Tye Green, Cressing.
Beautifully combining style and elegance throughout, the property benefits from a generous plot, landscaped rear garden, large detached garage and ample driveway parking, making this a wonderful family home.
From the front door is an inner porch which provides a seating area and a window overlooking the driveway and leads to the hall which has doors to all ground floor accommodation, two storage cupboards and stairs to the first floor.
The spacious living room has windows to the front and side and benefits from a feature fireplace. The dining room is to the rear and is a great space for entertaining.
A cloakroom comprises a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and an obscure window to the rear.
A shower room comprises a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and obscure window to the rear. The principal bedroom has a window to the front aspect.
The kitchen has a range of wall and base units, Range oven, 8 ring gas hob with extractor fan over, sink inset to the worktop, space for an American style fridge freezer and a breakfast bar.
A window and door lead to the rear garden and a window overlooks the enclosed driveway. The first floor landing has two eaves storage cupboards and leads to bedrooms two and three.
Both have windows to the side aspect. Bedroom two has fitted wardrobes.
Outside The rear garden has a patio to the full width of the garden, slightly raised artificial grass area, a pond and an array of shrubs and flower beds.
To the rear is another raised seating area with a timber shed. A side door leads into the large garage which has an up and over door. A side gate also leads to the garage.
There is a large driveway to the front of the property for multiple vehicles. Double gates open to an additional driveway to the garage.
Location The parish of Cressing was one of the earliest British settlements of the Knights Templar known more widely today for its medieval barns at Cressing Temple, which are said to be the two finest Templar Barns in Europe.
Cressing Temple hosts a variety of education and cultural events throughout the year.
Cressing is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Braintree and enjoys excellent access to the A120 which has excellent access to Stansted Airport, M11 and onto London.
There is a mainline station at Witham with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street, as well as a direct link from Cressing Station.
Witham and Braintree offer a variety of shopping, social and educational facilities.
Directions SatNav - postcode CM77 8HR Important Information Council Tax Band – E Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – D Our ref - WIT260397
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