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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · SS16 5TN
For saleReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 26 OctListed 29 days
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GUIDE PRICE £375,000 - £400,000 Situated in the popular Lee Chapel South area of Basildon, this spacious three-bedroom terraced home offers a practical and well-balanced layout, making it an excellent choice for families, first-time buyers and commuters.
The ground floor begins with a welcoming entrance hall leading into the main living accommodation. The living room measures 20'8" x 10'3", providing an excellent space for relaxing and entertaining.
The kitchen is particularly generous, measuring approximately 20'0" x 7'1", and leads through towards the separate dining room.
Measuring 14'8" x 7'5", the dining room offers ample space for a family dining table and features doors opening to the rear, creating a natural connection between the home and garden.
A useful ground-floor WC completes the ground-floor accommodation. Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one measures 12'3" x 8'10", while bedroom two measures 10'5" x 9'10" and benefits from built-in storage.
Bedroom three measures 9'10" x 6'0" and would work well as a child's bedroom, nursery or home office.
Location Gernons is conveniently positioned within Lee Chapel South, offering easy access to a range of local shops, amenities and schools.
Lee Chapel Primary School and Woodlands School are both nearby, making the location particularly convenient for families.
Basildon town centre is also within easy reach, providing a wide selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, including the Eastgate Shopping Centre.
For commuters, Basildon railway station provides regular c2c services towards London Fenchurch Street, Southend and Shoeburyness.
The area also offers good road connections to the A127 and A13, providing onward links towards London and the M25 Room Measurements Ground Floor Entrance Hall – 11'4" x 5'5" Living Room – 20'8" x 10'3" Kitchen – 20'0" x 7'1" Dining Room – 14'8" x 7'5" Ground-Floor WC First Floor Landing – 9'8" x 3'8" Bedroom One – 12'3" x 8'10" Bedroom Two – 10'5" x 9'10" Bedroom Three – 9'10" x 6'0" Family Bathroom
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