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SHOWCASE OPEN EVENT - SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST AT 10AM-12PM *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Guide Price £425,000-£450,000 A rare opportunity to acquire this individual three-bedroom semi-detached home, occupying a generous plot in the sought-after village of Barnston.
Enjoying views across open fields to the front, this one-off property combines village charm with excellent connectivity, offering easy access to the A120, M11 and Stansted Airport.
Available with no onward chain, it presents an exciting opportunity for families, commuters and buyers looking to create their forever home.
The well-proportioned accommodation is both practical and versatile.
At the heart of the home is a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room, ideal for everyday living and entertaining, complemented by a comfortable lounge, separate utility room and a convenient ground floor shower room.
Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms served by a family bathroom, providing ample space for growing families.
Outside, the property continues to impress with extensive parking for multiple vehicles, a detached garage and summer house, all set within a generous garden that offers plenty of room to enjoy outdoor living.
The sizeable plot also provides exciting scope for extension or further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Barnston is a picturesque village renowned for its welcoming community atmosphere, countryside surroundings and excellent transport links.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with open views or a property with the potential to enhance and personalise, this home offers the perfect balance of character, space and future possibilities.
Properties of this nature, offering such a generous plot, development potential, field views and a prime village location, are rarely available.
Contact us today to arrange your viewing and discover everything this unique home has to offer! Front Garden Double wooden gates giving access to the driveway.
Garden is mainly laid to lawn with a pathway leading to the front and side door. Parking for 4-5 cars. Detached garage and summerhouse.
Entrance Hall Entrance door leading to the entrance hall, obscure double glazed window to the front, stairs rising to the first floor, smooth ceiling, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard.
Sitting Room 3.88m max reducing to 3.44m x 3.48m Double glazed window to the rear, door leading to the rear garden, smooth ceiling, feature fireplace with log burner, radiator.
Kitchen / Diner 5.88m x 2.87m Double glazed window to the rear and front, radiator, smooth ceiling, a matching range of wall and base mounted units, working surfaces to the side, space for appliances, inset sink unit with right hand drainer and mixer tap above, built in oven, hob and extractor fan, radiator, tiled floor.
Utility Room 1.7m x 3.56m Double glazed window to the front, combination boiler, working surfaces to the side with space for appliances, radiator, smooth ceiling, tiled floor.
Downstairs Shower Room 1.82m x 1.92m Double glazed window to the rear, heated towel rail, tiled floor, low level WC, corner shower cubicle with rain forest shower head, vanity hand wash basin with cupboards under, loft access, smooth ceiling, downlighters.
First Floor Landing Loft access, double glazed window to the front, smooth ceiling, door to the storage cupboard.
Bedroom One 3m x 3.4m Obscure double glazed window to the rear, radiator, built in storage, smooth ceiling.
Bedroom Two 2.8m x 3.34m Double glazed window to the rear, radiator, smooth ceiling, built in storage.
Bedroom Three L shaped room, 2.46m x2.72m Double glazed window to the front, radiator, smooth ceiling, built in storage.
Family Bathroom Low level WC, obscure double glazed window to the side, panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC, radiator.
Rear Garden The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a feature decked area, side access to the front of the property, gate leading from the garden to the driveway.
Summerhouse 4.21m x 3m The summerhouse benefits from a window to the front and side, courtesy door to the garage, power and light connected.
Garage The garage is accessed via double doors and benefits from power and light connected.
Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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