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About
Attractive two bedroom semi-detached period property, occupying a non-estate position and affording distant views over surrounding countryside from the first floor.
Whilst perhaps in need of updating, the property has been well cared for and affords in our opinion a very warm and inviting feel throughout the property.
There is a verry good size front garden with potential for off street parking, subject to local planning. To the rear there is a sizeable garden of well over 100ft. Viewing is strongly advised.
Reception Hall (3.30m x 1.75m) Plate rail, stairs rising to first floor with turned staircase, under stairs storage and recess, radiator, doors to Front Sitting Room (3.58m x 2.67m) Plate rail, double glazed window to front, gas fire, radiator.
Middle Sitting Room (4.29m x 3.35m) Plate rail, tiled fireplace with shelving to either side and low level storage cupboard, walk-in storage/pantry, radiator, open plan to Morning Room (2.54m x 2.54m) Large double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, radiator.
Kitchen (2.77m x 2.51m) Large double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, fitted with a range of wall and base level units with roll edge worktops, inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, four ring gas hob with oven beneath, space for fridge freezer and washing machine, part tiling to walls, radiator, double glazed door to garden.
First Floor Landing Large double glazed window to front with distant views, picture rail, loft access, over stairs cupboard housing the water cylinder, doors to Bedroom One (3.58m x 3.38m) Picture rail, large double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.58m x 2.67m) Plate rail, double glazed window to front with distant views, radiator.
Bathroom Obscure double glazed window to rear, white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and folding glazed screen, wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled w.c with modern full and half flush, tiling to walls, radiator.
Outside As mentioned previously, the property enjoys a large frontage with potential for off street parking, subject to local planning.
Agents Note: There is already a dropped kerb spanning most of the garden width currently.
There is a low retaining brick wall with small gate and a brick paved pathway which is flanked by lawn leading to the entrance door.
To the rear there is a small paved area opening onto the remainder of the garden which is in excess of 100ft, is mostly laid to lawn and fenced to boundaries.
There is a small timber shed and a larger greenhouse, both to remain.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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About 172, Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford
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