3-bedroom bungalow · CM2 8UN
Sold STCListed 88 days
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About
Bond Residential are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom semi-detached bungalow, occupying a generous plot within the desirable village of West Hanningfield and being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
The property is in need of modernisation and provides an excellent opportunity for purchasers to create a home tailored to their own requirements.
The accommodation extends to approximately 890 sq ft and is arranged entirely over one level.
An entrance hall provides access to three bedrooms, including two comfortable double rooms and a third bedroom which could alternatively be used as a study or hobby room.
These are served by a wet-room style shower room.
The principal reception space is a generously proportioned sitting room featuring a broad front window and fireplace, with an adjoining dining room providing ample space for a family dining table.
The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the bungalow and benefits from a garden outlook and direct access outside.
Externally, the property is set well back from the road behind a substantial front garden. A long driveway provides off-road parking and continues to the garage.
The particularly impressive rear garden is a major feature of the home, offering extensive lawns, mature trees, established planting and a variety of secluded areas.
A substantial adjoining greenhouse will appeal to keen gardeners.
In need of modernisation throughout, this rarely available bungalow offers considerable scope for improvement and represents an exciting opportunity to create an individual home in a village setting.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation, generous plot and potential on offer.
Location Church Road is situated in the sought-after village of West Hanningfield, approximately five miles south-southeast of Chelmsford and immediately north of Hanningfield Reservoir.
The village has its own primary school, while the nearby communities of Great Baddow, Galleywood and Stock provide access to a wider selection of everyday amenities.
The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve is a particular attraction, providing woodland trails, birdwatching hides, a visitor centre, refreshments and panoramic views across the 870-acre reservoir.
Road connections are convenient, with West Hanningfield Village Hall described by the parish council as being approximately one mile from the A12.
Chelmsford city centre provides extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Liverpool Street.
West Hanningfield remains popular with purchasers seeking the peace, space and community atmosphere associated with village life, while retaining convenient access to Chelmsford, the A12 and surrounding towns.
Agents Note - We are advised that the title is an unregistered title, we would advise any interested parties to speak with their legal representatives to understand the additional costs associated with purchasing an unregistered title.
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