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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · RM12 5ST
Sold STCReduced £15k (−3.2%) on 27 OctListed 154 days
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About
Extended three bedroom semi detached property offered with no ongoing chain benefitting from off street parking and shared driveway to garage as well as a ground floor shower room and first floor bathroom located on a sought after road approximately 0.5 miles to Elm Park District Line Station, local schools and amenities being a short distance to Harrow Lodge Park and Hornchurch Country Park.
This extended three bedroom semi detached home presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking generous living space, excellent transport links and the convenience of no ongoing chain.
Situated on a highly sought after residential road, the property enjoys a superb position just approximately 0.5 miles from Elm Park District Line Station, making it ideal for commuters and families who value easy access to central London and surrounding areas.
Set back from the road, the home benefits from off street parking to the front, along with a shared driveway leading to the garage, offering both practicality and future potential.
The extension to the ground floor enhances the overall footprint of the property, creating a more versatile layout that can comfortably adapt to modern family life.
Upon entering, the home immediately feels spacious, with the extended accommodation providing a natural flow between living areas.
The inclusion of a ground floor shower room adds welcome convenience, particularly for busy households or those who prefer flexible living arrangements.
Upstairs, the first floor bathroom serves the three well proportioned bedrooms, ensuring the home is well equipped for family needs. The location is one of the property"s strongest features.
A short walk brings you to local schools, shops and everyday amenities, making day to day life wonderfully straightforward.
For those who enjoy outdoor leisure, dog walking or weekend family activities, the property is perfectly placed between two of the area"s most popular green spaces Harrow Lodge Park and Hornchurch Country Park both offering wide open landscapes, lakes, play areas and scenic walking routes.
With its extended layout, parking and garage/office, chain free status and enviable proximity to transport, schools and parks, this property represents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to secure a spacious home in a well connected and desirable part of Elm Park.
The property offers the perfect foundation for personalisation, modernisation or further enhancement, allowing new owners to create a home tailored to their lifestyle.
HALLWAY LIVING ROOM 21'9 x 11' KITCHEN 12'4 x 8'8 CONSERVATORY GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM FIRST FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM ONE 13' x 9'8 BEDROOM TWO 11'8 x 11'1 BEDROOM THREE 9'10 x 6'6 FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM REAR GARDEN approx 60ft
Value & comps
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About Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5ST
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