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About
Looking for a home that ticks all the boxes? This spacious four-bedroom detached property on the sought-after Merton Place development could be exactly what you've been waiting for.
With generous living space, excellent parking, a garage, and a fantastic-sized garden, this is a home that's ready for family life from day one.
Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the welcoming feel of this well-maintained family home.
The spacious entrance hall provides access to useful understairs storage and benefits from a fitted alarm system, offering additional peace of mind.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the impressive lounge, measuring approximately 20'7" x 11'2".
Flooded with natural light from two windows, this bright and airy room is perfect for relaxing after a busy day or hosting family and friends.
A beautiful marble feature fireplace creates an elegant focal point, making this a room you'll love spending time in.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with plenty of cupboard and worktop space, ensuring there's room for everything.
A breakfast bar provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, quick lunches, or helping with homework while dinner is being prepared.
Just off the kitchen is a practical utility room, helping keep the main living areas clutter-free.
For those who enjoy entertaining, the separate dining room offers a wonderful space for family meals, celebrations, and special occasions.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room complete with a heated towel rail, providing a touch of everyday luxury.
A further bedroom features a built-in cupboard, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for children, guests, or a home office.
The family bathroom also benefits from a heated towel rail, adding comfort and convenience. Outside is where this home truly shines.
The large rear garden offers endless possibilities, whether you're hosting summer BBQs, creating a children's play area, or simply enjoying some outdoor relaxation.
To the front, the driveway comfortably accommodates up to four vehicles, alongside the garage, making parking a breeze for both family and visitors.
With a combination boiler approximately five years old, excellent storage, and versatile family living throughout, this wonderful detached home offers the space, comfort, and lifestyle that modern buyers are looking for.
Warning: Your friends may suddenly volunteer to host family gatherings at your house once they see this garden!
Nestled on the banks of the River Crouch, South Woodham Ferrers has become one of Essex's most desirable family-friendly towns.
Originally developed as a new town in the 1970s and 1980s, it offers a unique blend of modern convenience, excellent schooling, green open spaces and a strong sense of community.
With its well-planned layout, abundance of parks and straightforward commuter links, it's easy to see why families continue to be drawn to the area.
The small print: Material Information: We’ve done our homework, but we aren’t fortune tellers. We haven’t poked the boiler, flicked the switches, or tested every light bulb.
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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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