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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM15 0HL
Listing removedReduced £50k (−5.4%) on 21 JunListed 303 days
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About
Beautifully presented throughout and offering well-balanced accommodation over two floors is this fabulous four, double bedroom, detached family home which was built in 1995.
There are excellent parking options with a spacious ‘in’ and ‘out’ driveway, including an integral garage to the front, plus a further single, detached garage to the rear (accessible from Second Avenue) ‘Thistles’ is located in ‘First Avenue’ a quiet cul-de-sac in the picturesque village of Hook End, and residents can enjoy a peaceful rural setting with scenic countryside walks, while still being just a short drive from Brentwood’s town centre, schools, and train station.
Entering the property via a covered storm porch, you find yourself in a spacious hallway which offers doors to all rooms, stairs to the first floor and ample storage space.
Off the hallway to the left there is a spacious open plan lounge / dining room, although open plan these two rooms are clearly defined spaces for relaxing and dining.
The lounge has a lovely exposed, red brick fireplace with log effect, gas burning stove as a focal point, and a large bay window to the front lets in lots of natural lighting.
The dining room is large enough for a family sized table and chairs and has French doors which give access into the rear garden.
A beautifully designed kitchen / diner has been fitted in a range of dark grey gloss, wall and base units with matching work surface over.
Integrated appliances will include double ovens, microwave and an induction hob with extractor above.
There is space for a large double fronted fridge/freezer, plus further space for additional storage and appliances in a separate utility room off the kitchen.
You can further access the garden from the kitchen and from the utility room where there is access into the garden from the side.
For applicants looking for a space to work from home there is a spacious study/home office providing a quiet space away from the main living areas.
Finishing the accommodation on this level is a ground floor cloakroom with w.c. And circular, glass wash hand basin.
Rising to the first floor a spacious landing provides access into all bedroom and the main family bathroom.
Each of the double bedrooms offer plenty of storage with either fitted and/or free-standing furniture and there is also eaves storage space available.
The master bedroom has access to its own en-suite bathroom which has a panelled bath with shower over, w.c. And wash hand basin. The main bathroom also has a panelled bath, wash hand basin and w.c.
Externally, there is a tidy rear garden which is well-maintained. A paved patio to the side has a wooden pergola over and provides a lovely spot to sit in the garden and relax.
The patio extends to the rear of the property and leads into the lawn, where a stepping stone pathway leads to the bottom of the garden.
At the bottom of the garden there is a further detached garage with plumbing and electric, which can be accessed via Second Avenue.
There is a large area laid to tarmac to the front of the garage which would provide additional secure parking.
At the front there is a spacious ‘in’ and ‘out’ driveway, in addition to an integral garage, so parking for several vehicles is never an issue. Spacious Entrance Hall Doors to all rooms.
Double storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor. Lounge (5.61m x 4.04m (18'5 x 13'3)) Bay window to front aspect. Exposed red brick fireplace with log effect, gas burning stove.
Open plan through to : Dining Room (4.27m x 3.63m (14' x 11'11)) French doors into garden. Dining room is also accessible from the hallway.
Study (2.77m x 2.01m (9'1 x 6'7)) Ground Floor Cloakroom Kitchen / Diner (5.49m x 4.65m (18' x 15'3)) French doors into rear garden.
Dark grey gloss wall and base units with matching work surface over. Integrated double ovens, microwave and induction hob with extractor above. Space for large double fronted fridge/freezer.
Door into : Utility Room (2.77m x 1.52m (9'1 x 5')) Wall and base units with work surface over. Space and plumbing for further appliances. First Floor Landing Storage cupboard. Doors to all rooms.
Master Bedroom (4.83m x 3.38m (15'10 x 11'1)) Window to front aspect. Eaves storage. Fitted wardrobes. Door to : En-Suite Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over. Wash hand basin and w.c.
Bedroom (5.11m x 3.66m (16'9 x 12')) Window to front aspect. Fitted wardrobes. Eaves storage. Bedroom (4.57m x 2.92m (15' x 9'7)) Window to rear aspect. Fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom (3.40m x 2.41m (11'2 x 7'11)) Window to rear aspect. Fitted wardrobes. Family Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over. Wash hand basin and w.c.
Exterior - Rear Garden Paved patio with pergola over. Neat lawn with sleeper edged flower beds planted with mature shrubs.
To the bottom of the garden there is a detached garage with additional space for secure parking to the front. Detached Garage Located within the rear garden and accessible from Second Avenue.
Further secure parking to the front of the garage. Plumbing and lighting. Exterior - Front Garden 'In' and 'Out' driveway providing ample parking. Remainder laid to lawn.
Integral Garage (5.44m x 2.77m (17'10 x 9'1)) Pedestrian door into hallway.
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