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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CO2 9FU
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 16 SepListed 172 days
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About
An executive style detached bungalow offered to a high standard with no onward chain, well-maintained gardens, open plan stylish living room/kitchen, en-suite to principal bedroom, garage and parking.
A composite entrance door leads to an entrance hall with half panelled walls, access to the loft space, airing cupboard and doors lead to all principal rooms.
The open plan living room/kitchen is located to the rear and offers a range of stylish units and work surfaces, inset sink with mixer taps and an island feature incorporating a breakfast bar.
Integrated appliances include a ceramic hob with down draught extractor, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, eye level combination microwave, electric oven, dishwasher and washing machine.
There are two sets of bi-fold doors that lead to the composite decked area and rear garden, the walls are half panelled and the radiators have covers.
A door from the kitchen leads to the garage which has an up and over door and a door leading to the garden.
The principal bedroom has a bay window feature and an en-suite with double shower cubicle, wash hand basin with mixer taps, WC, complementary tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and a double-glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom two has a double-glazed window to the front and bedroom three currently has fitted wardrobes and is used as a dressing room.
The family bathroom comprises a panel bath with mixer tap shower attachment, wash hand basin with mixer taps, WC and a chrome heated towel rail.
The bungalow has fitted shutter blinds to the front facing windows with internal window blinds to the rear windows and bi-fold doors.
Outside There is an attractive well-maintained garden to the rear with a large composite decked area which surrounds the bungalow.
The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders and is enclosed by fencing. A personnel door leads to the garage.
To the front to the property there is an attractive garden area, the block paved driveway leads to the garage and provides off-road parking for two cars.
Location The property is situated on a modern development and overlooks a greensward to the front.
The bungalow is a short distance from shopping facilities for day to day needs and there are primary and secondary schools nearby, Tollgate Retail Park and Stane Park shopping districts are within easy reach offering a range of shopping facilities via an array of national outlet stores.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25, A120 for Stansted Airport and the railway stations of the city offer services to London's Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CO2 9FU for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – E EPC Rating - B Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - TOL260052
Value & comps
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About 65, James Ward Road, Essex
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