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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM8 1GZ
Listing removedReduced £25k (−6.3%) on 9 JulListed 163 days
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About
This three bedroom detached house offers ideal family accommodation benefitting from kitchen/diner, conservatory, en-suite to master, ground floor cloakroom, off street parking and a south facing rear garden.
Upon entering the property into the spacious entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor with under stairs storage cupboard and access to the cloakroom with obscure window to the front, wash hand basin and a W.C.
The lounge is located to the front and is dual aspect with bay window to front with fitted seating and a window to the side.
The kitchen/diner has a range of wall and base units with integrated oven and induction hob with extractor above, sink inset to worksurface, integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer.
An opening leads through to the conservatory which makes an ideal dining room with French doors opening to the south facing garden and brings in an abundance of natural light.
There is a utility room with a door to the side access and space for a dishwasher and tumble dryer.
The first floor landing has a window to the side aspect, airing cupboard, loft access and gives access to the three bedrooms and family bathroom.
The principal bedroom is dual aspect with windows to the front and side, fitted wardrobes and a dressing table.
A door leads to the en-suite featuring shower cubicle, W.C, wash hand basin, heated radiator and an obscure window. Bedroom two and three are set to the rear with windows overlooking the rear garden.
The family bathroom comprises of a panel enclosed bath, W.C, wash hand basin and an obscure window to the side.
Outside There is a front garden with path leading to the front door and side gate giving access to the rear garden. The rear garden commences with a paved patio area with the remainder laid to lawn.
There is a further decked seating area for socialising. At the foot of the garden there is a pedestrian gate leading to the parking area.
Location Witham has a busy High Street complemented by a choice of supermarkets, banks, shops, bars and restaurants as well as a choice of schools and the recreational facilities offered at the Witham Leisure Centre and Benton Hall Golf & Country Club.
The town's railway station serves London's Liverpool Street Station, the journey taking some 45 minutes.
In addition the town is by-passed by the A12 trunk road providing access to the excellent Grammar and other schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.
To the north there is access to the A120 trunk road which is dualled west of Braintree, significantly reducing the travel time to Stansted Airport and the M11 motorway.
Directions Please use the postcode CM8 1GZ for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - C Ref - WIT260157/gah
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