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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CM2 8TH
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GUIDE PRICE £600,000 - £625,000 Considerably extended established semi detached family house in most pleasant non estate location with field and farmland views, yet still within easy driving distance to Chelmsford City centre.
The property offers adaptable accommodation having two reception rooms plus a large kitchen / dining / family room at the rear with bi-folding doors overlooking the garden and with open views beyond.
On the first floor the main bedroom has an en-suite and there are three further bedrooms and large family bath / shower room. There is a good size tiered rear garden and large patio.
To the front is an area for off road parking.
Chelmsford City itself and the station are within easy reach and the property is ideal for those buyers seeking a property on the outskirts of the City centre.
LIVING AREA Radiator, double glazed window to front, stairs to first floor, double doors to kitchen/dining/family room, door to FAMILY ROOM Radiator, double glazed window to front.
KITCHEN / DINING / FAMILY ROOM An excellent extended 'L' shaped rear room ideal for entertaining with KITCHEN AREA fitted with a comprehensive range of white handleless units comprising hob with cooker hood above, eye level oven and microwave, integrated appliances, excellent range of cupboards, eye level cupboards, island unit with one and a half bowl double drainer sink unit with cupboards under and wine cooler, double glazed door and sidelights leading to the rear garden, upright radiator, open to DINING / FAMILY AREA with two radiators, double glazed bi-folding doors to rear, two roof lights, inset spot lights, door to CLOAKROOM White suite comprising w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to MAIN BEDROOM Radiator, double glazed window to rear with excellent view over the garden and farmland beyond, bi-folding door to EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Comprising w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fitted shower.
BEDROOM Radiator, two double glazed windows to front. BEDROOM Radiator, double glazed window to front.
BEDROOM Radiator, double glazed window to rear with superb view over the garden and farmland beyond.
FAMILY BATH / SHOWER ROOM Comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fitted shower, tiled flooring, towel warmer, fully tiled walls, double glazed window to rear.
PARKING To the front, virtually the whole garden has been laid to setts to provide off road parking for a number of vehicles.
GARDEN There is a side access gate leading into the rear garden where there is a full width paved patio area, the remainder of the garden is laid to lawn, tiered and has superb open views over farmland.
NOTE The internal photos used were taken prior when the property was vacant.
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