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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM7 4NR
For saleReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 28 AugListed 172 days
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About
Located in the picturesque village of Finchingfield is this quintessential three bedroom detached Grade II Listed thatched cottage dating back to 1730 boasting a beautifully landscaped rear garden which is designed for entertaining.
The ground floor accommodation comprises:- sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom.
The property benefits from driveway parking, a new thatch in July 2020, full HD 4 camera CCTV system and is steeped in history. Entrance Hall Tiled flooring, stairs rising to the first floor landing.
Solid Oak door to:- Sitting Room (5.49m x 3.96m (18' x 13')) Windows to multiple aspects, feature brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove, exposed timbers, solid wood flooring, radiator, power points, T.V point, solid Oak door to kitchen, solid Oak door to:- Dining Room (3.66m x 2.44m (12' x 8')) Window to side aspect, exposed timbers, exposed brickwork, solid wood flooring, radiator, power points, French doors leading to the garden, solid Oak door to.
Rear Lobby Exposed timbers, tiled flooring, inset spotlights, solid Oak doors to:- Cloakroom Opaque window to rear aspect, W.C, Victorian style heated towel rail, wash hand basin with pedestal, tiled flooring, inset spotlights, exposed timbers.
Utility Room Velux window, tiled flooring, power points, Mega flow water cylinder, exposed brickwork, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, shelving for airing & storage, door to side aspect.
Kitchen (5.21m x 2.44m (17'1" x 8')) Window to front aspect, handmade bespoke solid Oak Christians shaker style kitchen with base and eye level units & Granite working surfaces over, Range Cooker, inset 1 1/2 bowl sink with drainer unit, integrated Smeg dishwasher, Flagstone tiled flooring, part tiled walls, exposed timbers, power points.
First Floor Split Level Landing Velux window, exposed timbers, power points, solid Oak doors to.
Main Bedroom (3.66m x 2.64m (12' x 8'8")) Windows to multiple aspects, a range of hand made bespoke two double fitted wardrobes with oak top dressing table, radiator, power points, exposed timbers, solid wood flooring.
Bedroom Two (3.00m x 2.64m (9'10" x 8'8")) Windows to multiple aspects, handmade bespoke triple wardrobe, radiator, power points, exposed timbers, solid wood flooring.
Bedroom Three (2.46m x 2.34m (8'1" x 7'8")) Window to rear aspect, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, handmade bespoke double wardrobe with shelving, radiator, power points, solid wood flooring.
Luxury Bathroom Opaque window to front aspect, W.C, with high level cistern, freestanding claw foot bath with mixer taps, enclosed shower cubicle, heated towel rail, wash hand basin, part wood panelled walls, tiled flooring, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, extractor fan.
Un-Overlooked Landscaped Garden To the side of the property is a patio area with steps leading to decked pathway with a variety of mature shrubs & flowers.
A feature Koi carp pond is situated next to the patio with fountain. The decked pathway leads to a secluded timber seating area and a variety of mature shrubs.
To the adjacent side of the garden is a shingle area with shed and is enclosed by mature hedging. To the rear of the property is a paved area with an outside water tap.
Driveway Parking To the side of the property is a shingle driveway enclosed by timber fencing with a timber gate leasing to the landscaped gardens.
Village Summary The picturesque village of Finchingfield is one of the most photographed in North Essex due to its beautiful duck pond, manicured greens and period properties.
The village offers an array of amenities and an abundance of historic landmarks.
The amenities include: - three public houses, various restaurants, shops, petrol station, outstanding Freshwell Heath Centre, rated on Care Quality Commission as ‘Outstanding’ and a highly regarded village primary school.
Value & comps
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