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Located within a popular area of Chelmsford, this substantial three-storey townhouse offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire either a ready-made investment property or a spacious family home in an excellent residential location.
Currently licensed and operating as a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), the property has been well arranged to maximise space and practicality, with generous accommodation spread across three floors.
The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious open plan kitchen and communal lounge, together with a generous ground floor bedroom and cloakroom.
The upper floors provide four further well-proportioned bedrooms together with two bathrooms and separate WCs, making the layout ideal for shared occupation.
Three of the five bedrooms are currently occupied on periodic agreements.
Outside, the property enjoys the additional benefit of a garage and parking located to the rear of the property, accessed via a private residents' parking area, together with further visitor parking nearby.
For buyers seeking a family home, the property's original layout lends itself to straightforward reinstatement as an impressive five-bedroom townhouse, offering versatile accommodation over three floors with ample living space and excellent room sizes throughout.
Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre, the property enjoys convenient access to an excellent range of shopping, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities.
Chelmsford railway station provides regular direct services into London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 to 40 minutes, making the location highly attractive for commuters.
The nearby A12 offers excellent road connections towards London, the M25 and East Anglia.
The surrounding area also offers a wealth of green open spaces including Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve, Coronation Park and the picturesque riverside walks along the River Chelmer.
Families are well served by a number of highly regarded local schools, whilst everyday amenities, supermarkets and healthcare facilities are all within easy reach.
Offered with no onward chain, a motivated vendor, garage, parking and excellent flexibility for both investors and owner occupiers alike, early viewing is strongly recommended.
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Entrance Hall A welcoming entrance hall providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation, staircase rising to the upper floors and access to the ground floor cloakroom.
Ground Floor WC Fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin.
Kitchen/Lounge A spacious open plan communal kitchen and living area fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units incorporating work surfaces, inset sink, fitted oven, hob and extractor, space for further appliances including washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
There is ample room for sofas and dining furniture, making this an excellent communal living space.
Room One A generous double bedroom situated on the ground floor overlooking the front of the property, equally suitable as a reception room should the property be returned to family use.
Landing 1 Providing access to the first floor accommodation and staircase leading to the second floor. Room Two A spacious double bedroom overlooking the rear of the property.
Currently let on a periodic tenancy. Room Three A well-proportioned double bedroom overlooking the front aspect. Currently let on a periodic tenancy.
Bathroom 1 Fitted with a panel enclosed bath with shower over, wash hand basin and complementary tiling. Landing 2 Providing access to the remaining accommodation.
Room Four A particularly generous double bedroom occupying the front of the property. Currently let on a periodic tenancy.
Room Five A spacious double bedroom overlooking the rear aspect, offering excellent proportions and versatility.
Bathroom 2 Fitted with a panel enclosed bath with shower over, wash hand basin and complementary tiling.
Outside To the rear of the property is a single garage together with an allocated parking space, accessed via a private residents' parking area.
The property also benefits from convenient access to visitor parking and enjoys a pleasant position within this popular modern development.
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About 47, Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford
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