3-bedroom house · CM3 6BX
Listing removedReduced £20k (−4.8%) on 3 JulListed 175 days
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About
Tucked away in the charming village of Althorne is this delightful semi-detached cottage with exposed beams and traditional fireplaces.
The ground floor offers a cosy yet spacious living area, a snug and a newly fitted kitchen/dining room. On the first floor are the three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The entrance door leads to the entrance hall and in turn to the kitchen/diner, which has triple aspect double glazed windows, a range of wall and base units, Butler sink with mixer tap, integrated appliances, an island with a five-ring gas hob, extractor fan and double oven.
The kitchen also has bi-fold doors leading to the garden.
Leading off the kitchen is the living room which is beautifully presented with exposed timber beams, wood effect flooring, dual aspect windows fitted with plantation shutters and an impressive brick-built fireplace, housing a traditional-style wood-burning stove set on a stone hearth.
Adjacent to the living room is the snug, featuring exposed brickwork and timber beams, centred around a brick chimney breast with inset cast-iron stove.
Leading from the snug are the stairs to the first floor with the landing providing access to the three bedrooms and family bathroom.
Bedroom three has a front aspect double glazed window with plantation shutters and a radiator.
The principal bedroom features exposed wooden beams, a characterful brick fireplace and a front aspect double glazed window with plantation shutters.
Bedroom two is a well-proportioned double bedroom with dual aspect windows and views over the recreation field.
The family bathroom is part tiled and comprises a shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, a stylish freestanding bath with wall-mounted taps, a sleek vanity unit with integrated basin, a low-level WC and frosted windows.
Outside The low-maintenance rear garden has a spacious paved patio area, the remainder of the garden is laid with artificial lawn.
To the side is a decorative gravel section with raised borders and there is access to a large gated driveway with parking for multiple vehicles.
There is an office/outbuilding/garage which is currently used as an office/cinema room one side and a storage room the other. The garage can also be accessed by a side door.
Location Althorne is a charming semi-rural village set within the picturesque Essex countryside, offering a peaceful lifestyle while remaining well connected.
Nestled between the popular towns of Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster, the area enjoys a strong sense of community alongside convenient access to everyday amenities.
The village benefits from a railway station, providing direct links to London's Liverpool Street. Road connections also allow easy access to nearby coastal and countryside destinations.
Nearby Burnham-on-Crouch provides a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as well-regarded schools. Directions Please use postcode CM3 6BX for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – C EPC Rating - D Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - CHE260119
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