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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM8 2GL
No longer listedReduced £15k (−3%) on 16 SepListed 51 days
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About
This four bedroom detached family home benefits from modern kitchen/dining room, two en-suites in addition to the family bathroom, off street parking and a garage.
Upon entering the front door into the entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor with storage beneath and doors give access to all accommodation including the ground floor cloakroom with obscure window to the side, W.C and a wash hand basin.
The lounge has a window to the front aspect whilst the kitchen/dining is set to the rear of the property.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, sink inset to worktop, eye level double oven, hob inset to the breakfast bar.
Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, washing machine and a dishwasher. There is a window and French doors opening out to the garden.
The first floor landing gives access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom two has a window to the rear aspect and access to the en-suite featuring a shower cubicle, W.C and a wash hand basin.
Bedroom three also has a window to the rear aspect whilst bedroom four is set to the front of the property and is currently being used as a dressing room with a range of built in wardrobes.
The family bathroom has an obscure window to the front aspect, panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, W.C and a heated towel rail.
Stairs rise to the second floor landing where there is a good size storage cupboard and access to the principal bedroom which has a window to the front aspect, two Velux windows to the rear, fitted wardrobes and access to the en-suite.
The en-suite has a Velux window to the rear aspect, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, W.C and a heated towel rail.
Outside The property is approached over a driveway providing off road parking and in turn gives access to the garage.
There is a path leading up to the front door and a lawned front garden set behind box hedging. The garage has an up and over door, eaves storage and personnel door to the rear garden.
The rear garden commences with a paved patio area, there is a decked area to one side and the remainder is laid to lawn and enclosed by wood panel fencing.
Location Located within a 3 minute walk to Witham train station - 40 minutes to Liverpool Street - and with fantastic access to both A12 and public transport, this property is within easy distance to excellent nurseries, state and public schools - Witham (Elm Hall Primary School), Chelmsford (St Cedd’s and Widford Lodge Prep Schools, Kegs Grammar School, Chelmsford County High Grammer School, New Hall prep and senior school) and Colchester (Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls).
Benton Hall Golf and Health Club, with swimming pool and spa facilities, gym and exercise classes is a five minute drive. Directions Please use the postcode CM8 2GL for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - E Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - B Ref - WIT260376/gas
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