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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CO3 9DX
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About
As part of our Signature collection this stylish and spacious detached family home with accommodation over three floors sits on a plot of around a third of an acre.
The property offers versatile accommodation in a popular location close to highly regarded schools and transport links to London.
The entrance hall has exposed floorboards and provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation, understairs cupboard and a staircase to the first floor.
There is also a good size study, ideal for working from home. To the right of the hallway a door leads to the living room which has a feature fireplace and picture rail.
To the rear of the hallway there is a good size sitting room with exposed floorboards, picture rail and opening to the kitchen / dining / breakfast room .
There is a range of stylish modern units with granite work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar area, space for a range cooker with extractor fan over, vertical radiator, tiled flooring and double glazed French doors leading to the rear garden.
A door from the kitchen leads to a utility room which has fitted work surfaces with inset sink, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor and a door to the rear.
A cloakroom comprises a wash hand basin and WC. To the rear of the sitting room double doors lead to a large conservatory which is brick based and double glazed with French doors leading to the patio.
The first floor landing has an open balustrade, double glazed window to the front, storage cupboard and paddle staircase leading to the second floor.
The principal bedroom is to the rear and features an en-suite shower room comprising shower cubicle, vanity sink, tiled walls, WC and chrome heated towel rail.
The three further bedrooms on the first floor are all good double size.
The family bathroom offers a modern three piece suite in white comprising vanity sink, WC, panel bath with shower over, chrome heated towel rail and tiling.
The second floor landing gives access to bedroom five which has a dormer window and an additional shower room with vanity sink, shower cubicle and WC.
Outside The property occupies a plot of around a third of an acre and is approached via a block paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles which leads to the garage with twin wooden doors and gated side access to the rear.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio terrace adjacent the property and enclosed by mature shrubs and hedges.
There is a further shingle seating area with pergola and an area of artificial turf to the rear.
Location The property is situated in this desirable residential location close to sought-after primary and secondary schooling.
There are excellent shopping facilities nearby including Tollgate and Stane Park shopping centres. The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and north to Ipswich and beyond.
Stations of the city offer services for London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately one hour.
Directions SatNav - postcode CO3 9DX Important Information Council Tax Band – D Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – D Our ref - TOL250235
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About 342, Straight Road, Essex
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