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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM1 7EU
For saleListed 69 days
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About
Situated on Woodhouse Lane in the popular Broomfield area of Chelmsford, this well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home offers good-sized bedrooms, a spacious layout and excellent potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The property also benefits from a 35' wide driveway to the front, providing convenient off-road parking and further parking in-front of the property. The rear garden measures approximately 50' x 35'.
Broomfield is a sought-after village location, offering a great mix of local amenities M&S, Broomfield hospital, schools, green open spaces and excellent access into Chelmsford city centre.
With its desirable setting and strong transport links, it’s a popular choice a popular choice for families and professionals alike. Being sold via Balgores Secure.
Council Tax Band: C Entrance Via Entrance door to: Entrance Hall Obscure double glazed window to side, stairs to first floor, storage cupboard, radiator, laminate flooring, smooth ceiling, doors to accommodation.
Ground Floor Cloakroom Obscure double glazed windows to front and side. Suite comprising: Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, low level wc with push flush.
Heated towel rail, tiled flooring, part complementary tiling to walls, smooth ceiling with inset spotlight. Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge/Diner Kitchen area: 11'3 x 7'9.
Double glazed window to rear, feature arched stained glass window to side, range of base level units with and drawers work surfaces over, inset sink drainer unit with mixer tap, integrated Lamona oven and 4-ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, range of matching eye level cupboards, laminate flooring, complementary tiled splash backs, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights.
Lounge/diner: 20'10 x 11'1. Double glazed window to front, double glazed French doors to rear leading to garden, two radiators, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights.
First Floor Landing Double glazed window to side, smooth ceiling, doors to accommodation. Master Bedroom 12' x 11'. Double glazed window to rear, built-ion storage cupboard, radiator, smooth ceiling.
Bedroom Two 12'6 x 8'11. Double glazed window to front, radiator, smooth ceiling. Bedroom Three 11' x 8'. Double glazed window to rear, radiator, smooth ceiling.
Family Bathroom/wc Obscure double glazed window to front.
Four piece suite comprising: Panelled bath with mixer tap, corner shower cubicle with rain style shower head over and separate hand shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, low level wc with push flush.
Heated towel rail, vinyl flooring, complementary tiling to walls, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights. Rear Garden 50' x 35' approx.
Commencing patio area, remainder laid to lawn, mature shrub border, gated side access. Front Of Property 35' frontage. Own driveway providing off street parking, gated side access.
Agents Note Please note that some of the rooms have been virtually staged for marketing purposes only.
Our vendor advises us that each household in the square have access for 2 cars parked outside their property, with the added driveway on number 5, Woodhouse Lane there is a possibility access for 3-4 vehicles.
Buyers Information Pack Please see below the link to access the Buyers Information Pack/ta Forms: A75f0dc01a
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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