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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CO9 3BZ
For saleReduced £20k (−6.6%) on 3 OctListed 97 days
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No onward chain. A delightful grade II listed attached cottage, central position within the village. Deceptive rooms include two large reception rooms and a cellar, with natural ventilation.
Lots of scope and potential, wonderful backdrop and position.
Church Cottage is a delightful grade II listed attached cottage, probably dating from the 17th century, occupying a central position within the village just on the boundary of St Nicholas church, which provides the property with a wonderful backdrop.
Conveniently positioned for all village amenities, the cottage is deceptively well proportioned when measured against similar homes within the immediate area, and features two spacious reception rooms and a cellar, with natural ventilation.
Some modernisation combined with possible internal reorganisation would significantly enhance the property, which is offered for sale with no on going chain.
A delightful and healthily stocked garden offering natural privacy is retained by perimeter brick wall with hard landscaping which provides the access to Church Cottage, through a characterful timber door.
The first room upon entry is the dining room, a very well proportioned area with distinctive brick floor, lovely high ceiling, lots of natural light and access to the kitchen and shower room.
Steps lead up to the sitting room which equally feels light and airy, with French doors leading to the rear courtyard and a wide opening, which forms the way through to an area which could be enjoyed as a snug, but certainly an area of repose.
The sitting room features a fireplace, focal to the room, with brick surround and timber bressummer, and a further entrance door, infrequently used, hides behind a curtain and rail.
From the snug there is a door way and steps descending to the cellar, and a folding door with stairs ascending to the first floor.
The cellar is a surprisingly proportioned and useful space with natural ventilation, some fitted shelving and power and light available.
The first floor landing could accommodate a small study desk, thus provide an area to work, and from the landing there is access to the main bedroom and thence the second bedroom which features its own internal WC.
Facility. The rear courtyard garden is orientated to south and retained by brick wall It offers privacy and of course wonderful views of the church and surround.
Additional information Services: Main water, electricity and drainage Gas fired heating to radiators.
EPC rating: Tbc Council tax band: C Broadband: Satellite Tenure: Freehold Construction type: Timber framed Conservation area: Yes Listed id: 1122971 Broadband speed: Up to 1000 Mbps (Ofcom).
Mobile coverage: EE, O2, Three, Vodafone (Ofcom). None of the services have been tested by the agent. Local authority: Braintree District Council . Viewing strictly by appointment with David Burr.
Notice: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
Entrance dining room 14' 1" x 10' 9" (4.30m x 3.30m) kitchen 7' 11" x 7' 8" (2.43m x 2.36m) sitting room 14' 1" x 12' 4" (4.30m x 3.77m) snug/study area 10' 4" x 6' 10" (3.15m x 2.09m) shower room 7' 3" x 6' 2" (2.22m x 1.88m) landing bedroom one 14' 1" x 9' 3" (4.30m x 2.82m) WC bedroom two 13' 1" x 12' 1" (4.00m x 3.70m) cellar 13' 6" x 11' 8" (4.12m x 3.56m)
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