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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CM7 5JR
For saleReduced £5k (−3%) on 21 AugListed 175 days
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About
Boasting a recently updated shower room, a spacious kitchen/diner, modern lounge and balcony with countryside views is this one bedroom ground floor apartment.
Benefiting from low service charge & ground rent, residents parking with further on-street parking available and ideally located close to nearby shops/amenities, schools and Braintree Town Centre/Station.
Perfect for first time buyers!
***guide price £170,000-£180,000*** The accommodation, with approximate room sizes, is as follows: Ground Floor Accommodation: Communal Entrance: Main entry door into lobby area.
Secure entry door to; Hall: Large built-in storage cupboard, electric heater, wood flooring.
Kitchen / Diner: (3.61m x 3.23m (11'10 x 10'7)) Double glazed window to side aspect, a series of matching base and wall units, roll top work surfaces incorporating a single bowl sink with central mixer tap and draine, r built-in oven, electric hob with extractor, space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, electric heater, wood flooring.
French doors to balcony. Lounge: (3.58m x 2.59m (11'9 x 8'6)) Double glazed window to side aspect, central electric fireplace with surround, electric heater, wood flooring.
Bedroom: (4.62m x 2.90m (15'2 x 9'6)) Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, electric heater, carpeted flooring.
Bathroom: Fully tiled double shower unit set behind glass enclosure, inset WC, vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled flooring.
Exterior: Residents Parking: Residents parking area with further unrestricted on-street parking available.
Agents Notes: Lease Information: Length of Lease: 88 years remaining Ground Rent: £150 per annum Service Charge: £115 per calendar month Council Tax Band: A For further information regarding this property, please contact Hamilton Piers.
Value & comps
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About 9, Bovingdon Road, Braintree
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