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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM3 1SH
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.1%) on 25 JunListed 183 days
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A beautifully presented and extended four-bedroom home. The heart of the property is a stunning luxury open-plan kitchen/reception space, perfect for modern family living and entertaining.
The property benefits from a spacious primary bedroom with stylish en-suite, three additional well-proportioned bedrooms and living room along with a ground floor cloakroom.
The entrance door leads to a spacious hallway which has a tiled floor, wall panelling, bespoke understairs storage, stairs to the first floor, access to the living room, cloakroom and extended open plan kitchen/dining area.
The living room is positioned to the right of the property and features bespoke storage units, media wall and shelving, there is a feature bay window, wooden flooring and downlights.
The cloakroom has a wall mounted vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, downlights and a tiled floor.
The kitchen is to the rear of the property featuring a range of sleek units, integrated appliances, a striking island unit incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit with storage beneath and a built-in wine cooler.
There is also space for an American style fridge/freezer.
The high specification appliances include a slide and hide double oven and induction hob, there is a large lantern rooflight and bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden.
The first floor landing has panelled walls, downlights, access to the loft and leads to the four bedrooms and family bathroom.
The primary bedroom is positioned to the rear of the property overlooking the garden and has an en-suite comprising a walk-in double shower, window to the rear, low level WC and wall mounted wash hand basin.
Bedroom two is located to the front and has a bay window and the further two bedrooms are to the left hand side.
The family bathroom comprises part tiled walls, a tiled floor, window to the rear, tile enclosed bath, wall mounted wash hand basin, vanity unit, low level WC and heated towel rail.
Outside The rear garden is beautifully landscaped with a generous paved terrace providing the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.
The garden is laid to lawn with planted borders and mature trees adding colour and privacy. A contemporary seating area creates a relaxed retreat, complemented by a bespoke outdoor cooking/BBQ zone.
There is a further garden space behind fencing providing access to the garage which has up and over doors to both ends. Location Great Leighs is a much sought-after village.
It is situated approximately 7 miles from Chelmsford which offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities along with a wide variety of cafes and restaurants.
For the commuter, Chelmsford’s mainline station offers a frequent service to London’s Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 35 minutes).
The area provides both primary and secondary schooling along with two excellent Grammar Schools. In the private sector, New Hall School and Felsted are also within a reasonable proximity.
Directions Please use postcode CM3 1SH for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – E EPC Rating - C Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - CHE260108
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