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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO5 9TJ
Sold STCReduced £5k (−1.7%) on 26 OctListed 357 days
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About
David Martin Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this three-bedroom semi-detached cottage, located in the peaceful and highly sought-after village of Messing.
The property features a spacious lounge, a good-sized kitchen/diner with direct access to the rear garden, a ground floor bathroom, study area and a generous utility/boot room.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms. Externally, the property boasts a large rear garden measuring approx. 120ft.
with farm land views and a private driveway, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The property is being sold with No onward chain.
Located in the picturesque village of Messing, which offers a welcoming community with its own primary school, village pub, hall, and church, this home provides a rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Tiptree, Colchester and Chelmsford for excellent schooling, shopping, and amenities.
Conveniently, Kelvedon's mainline railway station offers regular services to London Liverpool Street, and the A12 is easily accessible, making this location perfect for commuters.
ENTRANCE HALL Enter the property via a part glazed entrance door to front aspect, radiator, stairs rising to first floor.
LOUNGE 15' 06" x 11' 09" (4.72m x 3.58m) Box bay window to front, radiator, feature fireplace with open fire, under stairs storage cupboard.
STUDY AREA 11' 10" x 7' 00" (3.61m x 2.13m) KITCHEN/DINER 17' 11" x 11' 07" (5.46m x 3.53m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with inset butler style sink, range master cooker with extractor fan over, space for dishwasher and fridge/freezer, tiled floor, radiator, window and barn style door to rear.
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM 17' 11" x 6' 05" (5.46m x 1.96m) Window to rear, heat pump, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, loft access.
BATHROOM Window to side, panel enclosed bath with shower over, low level W.C, hand wash basin, radiator, part tiled walls. LANDING Window to side, radiator, loft access.
BEDROOM ONE 18' 08" x 8' 08" (5.69m x 2.64m) Window to front, radiator, built in storage cupboard. BEDROOM TWO 9' 09" x 9' 06" (2.97m x 2.9m) Window to rear, radiator, built in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM THREE 8' 09" x 6' 06" (2.67m x 1.98m) Window to rear, radiator. OUTSIDE FRONT Front garden laid to lawn, driveway proving off road parking, gated side access to rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Enclosed rear garden measuring approx. 120ft. with patio area to the rear of the property, rest mainly laid to lawn with farmland views to the rear.
AGENT NOTE Th property is fitted with solar panels.
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