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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO3 9TQ
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About
** SOLD PRIOR TO MARKETING ** A two bedroom semi-detached village home requiring some modernisation set in a pleasant location with good size garden.
The property is available with no onward chain and there is scope for further extensions subject to all necessary consents.
An entrance door leads to an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, and gives access to a cloakroom comprising wash and basin and WC.
The lounge is located to the rear and has a brick fireplace, doors leading to the dining room and a further door leading to a lean-to conservatory to the rear which requires some attention.
The dining room is also located to the rear and has a fireplace. The kitchen is located to the front and has fitted units, work surfaces and houses the freestanding oil fired boiler.
A door from the kitchen leads to a side porch with a further door leading to the garden.
On the first floor there is a landing with a window to the front which gives access to both double bedrooms which are located to the rear with views over farmland.
The bathroom comprises a panel bath, wash hand basin, WC, shower cubicle and houses the airing cupboard and there is a large storage cupboard.
Outside The property sits on a good size plot with frontage providing ample off-road parking and double gates lead to a further driveway and detached garage with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn and enclosed by hedging.
Location The property is situated on a private road in a non-estate location close to the village pub.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25, A120 for Stansted Airport and the nearby station at Marks Tey offers services to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CO3 9TQ for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – D EPC Rating - TBC Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is via an oil fired boiler.
Tenure - Freehold Our ref - TOL260127 Agent's Note Under Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979, we hereby disclose that the owner of this property is a relation of an employee of Fenn Wright.
Value & comps
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Returns
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