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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · CB11 3LR
Sold STCListed 141 days
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THE PROPERTY HAS AN AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CONDITION (AOC) AND IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE ONLY STRICTLY INVOLVED IN AGRICULUTURE.
A detached 2 bedroom chalet bungalow set in a picturesque location within the village of Debden, enjoying spectacular views across the open countryside.
The property offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation and benefits from off street parking for multiple vehicles, an adjoining garage, all set within approximately 0.22 acres.
Location - The property is located on the edge of the desirable village of Debden, in the county of Essex.
Debden is a sought-after village and benefits from a primary school, public house, recreational ground and church.
The property is situated approximately 4 miles north east of the town of Thaxted, 4 miles south of the market town of Saffron Walden and 17 miles south of the University City of Cambridge.
Stansted Airport is situated approximately 10 miles to the south of the property.
Entrance Hall - 4.35m x 2.5m (14'3" x 8'2") - with carpet flooring, stairs to the first floor and leading to; Sitting Room - 6.10m x 3.33m (20'0" x 10'11") - dual aspect with sliding UPVC patio doors to the rear garden, multi fuel wood burner; Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.68m x 4.29m (21'10" x 14'0") - with a range of base and wall units, tiled splash back, stainless steel sink and drainer, pantry cupboard, oil fired Rayburn leading to; Utility - 4.09m x 2.08m (13'5" x 6'9") - housing the electrical fuse board, UPVC external door and window; Shower Room - 2.50m x 1.62m (8'2" x 5'3") - with pedestal wash hand basin, WC, electric power shower, tiled walls and floor.
Bedroom 1 - 4.32m x 2.92m max (14'2" x 9'6" max) - with built-in wardrobe, eaves storage; Bedroom 2 - 3.40m x 2.97m max (11'1" x 9'8" max) - with built-in wardrobe, eaves storage.
Outside - Externally there is an adjoining single garage (6.21m x 3.04m) which is accessed via an electrical roller shutter vehicular door with manual override to the front of the property and a timber pedestrian door to the rear.
The building has timber framed windows and a solid concrete floor. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn, with mature borders and hedgerow boundaries, albeit open to the verge side.
There is a block paved driveway providing off street parking for two or more vehicles. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn, with an established hedgerow boundary.
The rear garden includes a vegetable patch, timber dog kennel and a small greenhouse situated in the north western corner of the plot. The plot measures approximately 0.22 acres.
Viewings - Viewings by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents. For further information please contact Simon Gooderham or Jonathan Purkiss.
As always, potential hazards exist on working farms and it is requested that all viewings are undertaken with care and regard to safety particularly with regard to any areas in and around buildings.
Nearest Postcode: CB11 3LR Local Authority - Uttlesford District Council, Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4ER Agents Notes 1 - The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, limiting occupation of the dwelling to a person solely or mainly employed in the locality in agriculture, or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such person.
Agents Notes 2 - For clarification we wish to inform purchaser(s) that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide.
None of the statements contained in these particulars as to the property shall be relied on as statements of fact.
All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for errors arising therefrom.
The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership or any tree boundary or any part of the property.
If communications, condition of the property, situation or such factors are of a particular importance to you please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view.
This should avoid a wasted journey. July 2025 Outgoings - Council Tax Band D and EPC Band G
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