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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM1 7EB
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About
**** NO ONWARD CHAIN **** Palmer and Partners are pleased to bring to the market this well-presented detached family home, ideally positioned within one of the most sought-after cul-de-sacs in the area.
Overlooking a large open green with an ancient oak tree, this property is offered with no onward chain.
This spacious and versatile property provides an excellent opportunity for families seeking a quiet residential location with convenient access to many local amenities and reputable schools, including King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls and St.
John Payne Catholic School. Chelmsford main line station, with its swift access to London and beyond, is a mere 1.8 miles away and is easily accessed via public transport at the end of Vellacotts.
The home is approached via a private driveway offering ample off-street parking, alongside a laid-to-lawn front garden.
A welcoming entrance hall, featuring impressive vaulted ceilings and useful understairs storage, provides access to the principal reception rooms and a ground floor cloakroom.
The dual aspect lounge is generously proportioned, offering a bright and comfortable living space with pleasant views towards the mature oak tree on the green.
Adjacent to the lounge is a versatile dining room, ideal for formal dining or entertaining, with direct access to the rear garden and patio via glazed doors.
The spacious kitchen is well-appointed with a range of wall and base units, a gas hob, an integrated oven, and ample space for a breakfast table.
A separate utility room offers additional worktop space, storage cupboards, a sink, a boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, and convenient access to both the rear garden and the integral garage, which benefits from power and lighting, storage cupboards and an electric garage door.
To the first floor, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite bathroom, two spacious built in wardrobes and views across the green to the front.
There are three further bedrooms, one also benefitting from two spacious built-in wardrobes, and a further family bathroom serves the remaining rooms. Newly fitted flooring has been laid throughout.
Externally, the property boasts a fully established and private rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with mature borders and planting, and a patio.
Located within a desirable residential area, the property enjoys close proximity to a range of local amenities including independent shops, traditional pubs, and scenic open spaces.
A selection of well-regarded schools are also within easy reach, further enhancing the appeal for family buyers.
Chelmsford City Centre is only a short drive away and offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities.
For commuters, the property is ideally located with easy access to the A12, Chelmsford Mainline Station, and the Beaulieu Park Station, all providing direct links into London Liverpool Street and other key destinations.
Palmer and Partners would recommend early internal viewings.
Entrance Hall Downstairs Cloakroom Lounge 3.9 x 5.5 Dining Room 3.0 x 3.1 Kitchen 3.9 x 3.4 Utility Room 3.0 x 1.5 First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 3.9 x 3.9 Ensuite Bathroom Bedroom 2 3.0 x 4.8 Bedroom 3 3.4 x 3.4 Bedroom 4 2.9 x 2.0 Bathroom Integral Garage
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