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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · CM7 5SJ
Sold STCReduced £10k (−4.4%) on 25 OctListed 233 days
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About
Boasting NO ONWARD CHAIN and offering an UNOVERLOOKED rear courtyard style garden, plenty of ORIGINAL CHARACTER FEATURES throughout and two DOUBLE bedrooms is this characterful mid-terraced cottage.
Benefiting from a spacious 16' kitchen/diner, cosy lounge with LOG BURNER and set in a discreetly TUCKED-AWAY position close to Braintree Town Centre & Station.
Walking distance to all local shops/amenities & schools - Ideal for first time buyers and investors!!
The accommodation, with approximate room sizes, is as follows: Ground Floor Accommodation: - Entry Porch: - Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring. Door to lounge.
Lounge: - 3.71m x 3.71m (12'2 x 12'2) - Double glazed window to front aspect, central log burning fireplace with exposed brick surround, radiator, carpeted flooring and exposed beams to ceiling.
Kitchen / Diner: - 5.00m x 3.61m (16'5 x 11'10) - Double glazed window to rear aspect, stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, a series of fitted base units, edged work surface incorporating a single butler sink and drainer unit, space for cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine, wall-mounted boiler, tiled flooring and smooth ceiling with exposed beams.
First Floor Accommodation: - Landing: - Central skylight, built-in storage cupboard, carpeted flooring.
Master Bedroom: - 3.71m x 3.71m (12'2 x 12'2) - Double glazed window to front aspect, loft access, radiator, carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Two: - 3.51m x 2.11m (11'6 x 6'11) - Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring.
Bathroom: - Central skylight, panelled bath with shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, radiator, vinyl flooring.
Exterior: - Rear Garden: - Unoverlooked courtyard-style rear garden, enclosed by fencing and comprising low-maintenance hard landscaped paving and shrubs to border.
Parking: - On-street parking (located along Church Lane on a free for all and first come first serve basis).
Agents Notes: - Council Tax Band: B For further information regarding this property, please contact Hamilton Piers.
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