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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM3 4QP
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About
Offered with no onward chain , this outstanding 4,375 sq ft family home delivers space, style and standout design in one of Danbury’s most sought-after leafy lanes.
Built in 2012 and set behind gates on a generous 0.24-acre plot, this is a home that makes an immediate impression.
Step through the dramatic double-height reception hall, where a striking oak and glass staircase sets the tone.
The ground floor offers three versatile reception rooms and a sleek, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room fitted with integrated Neff appliances, alongside a boot room and utility area with access to the garage.
To the rear, a superb open-plan family room flows effortlessly onto an expansive decked entertaining space perfect for modern living.
Above the garage and family room, a cleverly converted loft provides a fifth bedroom and games room, complete with a stunning glass floor overlooking the family room below a true architectural feature.
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to four generous bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
The principal suite boasts air conditioning, an impressive dressing room with extensive fitted wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room. Bedroom two also benefits from its own en-suite.
The home is finished to a high standard throughout, featuring gas central heating, underfloor heating to the kitchen and en-suites, and hardwood double-glazed windows and doors.
Outside, the gated frontage opens onto a large shingle driveway providing ample parking and garage access.
The rear garden is designed for entertaining, with a substantial enclosed decked seating area, covered BBQ and bar with sink, a raised terrace and an inset swim spa.
The main lawned garden wraps around the side, offering privacy and space for family life.
Located within walking distance of the village centre, Danbury is renowned for its natural beauty, with Danbury Common and Danbury Lakes close by.
Excellent local schools are within easy reach, and there are regular services to Maldon and Chelmsford , where a mainline station provides direct links to London Liverpool Street. EPC Rating: C
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