3-bedroom semi-detached house · IG7 6EL
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About
Located in Chigwell, surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside and with Hainault Forest within the wider area, this well presented home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for modern family living.
The ground floor features a generous living room that seamlessly flows into a bright conservatory, currently arranged as a dining and family room, overlooking the garden and providing an inviting space for relaxing and entertaining.
A separate kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances, while a convenient guest WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in storage.
The primary bedroom further enjoys the advantage of an en-suite shower room, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the low maintenance patio garden provides an ideal setting for al fresco dining and outdoor relaxation.
Side gate access leads to the front of the property, where an off road parking space offers valuable convenience.
The property is situated in Chigwell, an established residential area on the Essex border, offering a balance of suburban living and access to surrounding countryside.
The area benefits from a range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities, with further shopping, dining and leisure facilities available in Loughton and the wider Essex area.
Residents can enjoy outdoor recreation at Hainault Forest Country Park, with its woodland trails, open green spaces and opportunities for walking and cycling.
Transport connections are supported by local bus services and access to the Central line at Hainault and Grange Hill stations, providing routes into London.
Road links via the A12, A113 and M11 also help connect the area with surrounding Essex towns and the capital. Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
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