5-bedroom house · CM3 3AJ
For saleListed 88 days
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Summary Offered with no onward chain, this characterful five-bedroom thatched cottage offers versatile accommodation, including three reception rooms and two kitchens.
Set on a private plot with courtyard garden and ample parking, Located in a semi-rural setting close to the A12, and Beaulieu Station.
Description Offered with no onward chain, this substantial five-bedroom thatched cottage is full of character and charm, offering exceptionally versatile living accommodation throughout.
The property features three generous reception rooms, including a family room, a ' lounge with impressive inglenook fireplace, and dining room, alongside two kitchens and five bedrooms.
Occupying a private, unoverlooked plot with a rear courtyard garden and gated driveway providing ample parking, the property also presents exciting potential for extension or redevelopment (STPP).
Previously operating as a restaurant/café, the flexible layout lends itself to a variety of uses.
Ideally situated in a sought-after semi-rural location, the property offers excellent access to the A12, Beaulieu Station (2.7 miles) and Chelmsford city centre (5 miles).
A rare opportunity to acquire a unique and historic home with outstanding potential.
Family Lounge 27' 6" x 10' 11" ( 8.38m x 3.33m ) Kitchen 9' 7" x 8' ( 2.92m x 2.44m ) Dining Room 10' 10" x 9' 10" ( 3.30m x 3.00m ) Dining Area 16' 5" x 13' 5" ( 5.00m x 4.09m ) Reception Area 10' 10" x 8' 3" ( 3.30m x 2.51m ) Kitchen 17' 6" x 6' 7" ( 5.33m x 2.01m ) Lounge Area 13' 5" x 13' 1" ( 4.09m x 3.99m ) Conservatory Irregular Shaped Room 26' 1" x 8' 3" ( 7.95m x 2.51m ) Bedroom One 21' 2" x 8' 1" ( 6.45m x 2.46m ) Bedroom Two 13' 9" x 10' 2" ( 4.19m x 3.10m ) Bedroom Three 12' 6" x 8' 8" ( 3.81m x 2.64m ) Bedroom Four 12' 6" x 11' 3" ( 3.81m x 3.43m ) Bedroom Five 12' 6" x 9' 10" ( 3.81m x 3.00m ) Shower Room Grund Floor Cloakroom 1.
Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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