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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CM3 6PQ
Sold STCListed 255 days
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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this attractive and deceptively spacious detached bungalow, occupies a generous plot within a desirable village cul-de-sac position.
This well presented home offers well-balanced and versatile accommodation throughout, ideal for those seeking comfortable single-storey living in a peaceful setting.
ACCOMMODATION Entering the bungalow there is a useful entrance porch which leads into the welcoming entrance hall.
A bright and spacious sitting room is located to the rear of the bungalow and overlooks the west facing garden and opens into a dining area with adjoining conservatory — creating excellent reception space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The fitted kitchen is well arranged and includes an integrated hob and oven, with convenient access to the main living areas.
There are three good-sized bedrooms, including a principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite shower room, in addition to a family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous plot with established and private side and rear gardens which enjoy a southerly and westerly aspect, offering a good degree of privacy and outdoor space.
Summerhouse, timber shed and greenhouse to remain.
To the front, a driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to an oversized garage with eaves storage space and an electric up-and-over door.
Further benefits include oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout.
LOCATION Purleigh is a picturesque and historic village in the Maldon district of Essex, set about four miles south of Maldon amidst rolling countryside and rural farmland.
The village offers a peaceful, community-focused lifestyle with local amenities including village playing field, a highly regarded primary school, village shop and the hugely popular Purleigh Bell public house.
Surrounded by open fields and footpaths, there are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying green spaces, including scenic countryside routes that link to neighbouring hamlets and long-distance paths such as St Peter’s Way.
The nearest town is Maldon features its historic quay and High Street with local and national stores as well as quaint tea rooms, historic pubs and a mixture of restaurants and bars.
While transport links are predominantly rural, regular bus services connect to other nearby towns, villages and the city of Chelmsford which provides the closest mainline rail connections for wider access to London and the region, making Purleigh an attractive choice for those seeking village living with accessible links to urban centres.
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