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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO9 2PT
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About
A beautifully extended 18th Century Grade II Listed cottage set in the peaceful rural village of Wickham St Paul offering four generous size double bedrooms including a ground floor bedroom.
The property provides versatile and spacious accommodation throughout. There are a large private garden, garage and driveway.
The timber entrance door has a mosaic window and opens to an entrance hall which has exposed timber beams throughout and gives access to the bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and stairs to the first floor.
The sitting room has an impressive brick built fireplace with a built-in cupboard, front aspect bay window and timber beams running throughout the ground floor.
Steps lead to the dining room which has a brick built fireplace with a timber bressummer beam, an inset log burner, built in cupboard and double doors leading to the patio.
The shaker style kitchen has a built-in range cooker, eye and base level units, integrated fridge, sink and drainer and opens to the garden room with views over the garden.
A utility room houses the boiler, sink, space for white goods and a stable door leading to the outside. There is access to a cloakroom.
The ground floor bedroom has triple aspect views and has a feature fireplace.
A bathroom comprises a freestanding bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin, WC, obscure window and an understairs storage cupboard. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor.
Bedroom one is accessed via a large dressing room which has four fitted wardrobes and LED lighting. The bedroom has a brick built fireplace with a bressummer beam and feature window.
A Jack and Jill en-suite comprises a panel bath with mixer taps, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, WC, bidet, built-in cupboard and access to bedroom two which has a brick chimney breast and rear aspect window.
The landing continues to an area ideal for a study and leads to bedroom three which has dual aspect window and a wall mounted radiator.
Outside The property features a driveway for two vehicles and a garage which has a personnel door to the garden and an attached lean-to structure.
The garden is mostly laid to lawn with a patio and bounded by hedges and trees. A pathway leads from the driveway to the garden room.
Location The property is found on The Green within the sought after peaceful village of Wickham St Paul which is set between the market towns of Halstead and Sudbury.
It benefits from stunning rural walks, village pub and farm shop. There are good access routes to nearby towns.
Directions SatNav - postcode CO9 2PT Important Information Council Tax Band – E EPC rating – E Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
The property has oil-fired central heating. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - SUD240487 Agent's Note - the garage has an asbestos roof.
There is a wayleave agreement as there is an electricity pole within the boundary of the property.
Value & comps
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Returns
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