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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · IG7 5EY
Sold STCListed 216 days
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About
Situated in one of Chigwell’s most desirable neighbourhoods, this three double bedroom semi-detached home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a property with significant potential.
This property offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to further modernise and create a home that reflects their own style and vision.
The generous double garage also provides exciting potential to extend and enhance the accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
Conveniently located just a short walk from Chigwell Central Line station, the home also benefits from excellent access to local shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and spacious entrance hallway with a convenient guest cloakroom.
The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen/breakfast room, featuring integrated appliances including a gas hob and double oven with grill.
A separate utility area and internal access to the garage add practicality to the space.
The garage itself offers excellent potential for conversion into additional living accommodation (subject to planning permission).
The lounge is a generously sized reception room featuring a fireplace and double doors opening into a versatile second reception room, currently arranged as a study and additional sitting area, providing flexible accommodation for a variety of needs.
Upstairs, the property boasts three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a dressing area and an en-suite shower room.
Bedroom two features extensive wardrobe space, while bedroom three also includes fitted wardrobes, offering ample storage throughout.
The family bathroom is fitted with a full-sized bath with wall-mounted shower and glass screen, vanity unit and WC.
Externally, the property benefits from a large paved driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
The rear garden is spacious and private, featuring a generous lawn, a sizeable paved patio and a raised decking area.
Offering substantial scope for renovation, extension and enhancement (subject to the usual planning permissions), this property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home with considerable potential in an exceptional Chigwell location.
Please note that the information stated in regard to this property does not establish an offer or contract, neither will it be considered as representations.
It is in the responsibility and obligation of all interested parties to confirm exactitude and your solicitor must check tenure and all lease information, fixtures and fittings, and any planning/building regulations where the property has been extended/converted.
All measurements and dimensions are estimated and noted exclusively for guidance purposes as floor plans are not to scale and their exactness cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or facilities does not imply that they are necessarily operational or functioning for the purpose.
Value & comps
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Returns
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