2-bedroom semi-detached house · CM15 8LR
Listing removedListed 142 days · slow let
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About
A very smart red brick Victorian cottage situated within comfortable walking distance of Shenfield's main line train station.
The cottage is very well appointed throughout and has much character and original features. The kitchen and bathroom are modern, there is gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing.
To the front of the cottage the garden has been block paved, providing hard-standing for 1 vehicle and the 40 foot rear garden has a terrace and lawned garden which face due West.
Accomodation comprises Timber front door with small glazed viewing panel and canopy porch above provides access to: Hallway Carpeted stairs rise to first floor, cupboard housing electric meter, original timber door to: Lounge/Dining room 4.25m (13' 11") x 6.80m (22' 4") A fine double aspect reception room, split into two distinct areas and divided by a large square arch.
There is a window to the front aspect and French doors lead out to the terrace and West facing garden.
This room is large enough to accommodate a dining table to the front of the room and a set of sofas to the rear.
There is a pretty cast iron fireplace and the original polished floorboards run throughout.
Radiator x 2, under stairs storage cupboard and an original timber door leads to the: Kitchen 3.90m (12' 10") x 1.85m (6' 1") A smart, contemporary kitchen with high gloss units at base and eye level, complemented with ample granite effect work surfaces.
Double aspect with a window over the stainless steel sink providing a view of the garden, 2 picture windows to side and a sealed unit uPVC door provides access to the exterior.
Integrated appliances include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, fan assisted cooker with 4 ring electric hob and extractor above, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Ceramic tiling to floor and splash back areas. Spotlights to flat finish ceiling. First floor landing Drawing light from the window on the mezzanine landing.
Bedroom One 4.25m (13' 11") x 3.06m (10' 0") Window to front aspect, radiator, original built in cupboard of good proportions housing wall mounted boiler.
Bedroom Two 3.66m (12' 0") x 2.74m (9' 0") Window to rear with view over garden and radiator under, feature cast iron fireplace.
Bathroom 2.40m (7' 10") x 2.66m (8' 9") Smart white suite comprising of a panel enclosed P shaped bath with a mixer tap and mains shower unit.
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, obscure window to rear aspect. Tiling to all walls and floor.
Exterior Front garden Completely block paved and providing hardstanding for 1 vehicle.
Rear garden Approximately 40 feet in length and facing due West, immediately abutting the house is a paved terrace which attracts the afternoon and evening sun, this gives way to a lawn flanked by well stocked borders and a path which leads to the greenhouse & shed.
Value & comps
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