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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CM15 0TH
Listing removedReduced £15k (−3%) on 22 SepListed 330 days
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About
Church Road is a beautifully updated two bedroom semidetached bungalow set within the popular village of Mountnessing.
The homeowners have carried out a thoughtful programme of improvements that blend modern style with warm inviting character.
A welcoming entrance hall leads through to the impressive kitchen and dining room. This spacious room features engineered wood flooring and a shaker style kitchen finished in a stylish dark blue.
The kitchen includes a full range of integral appliances such as fridge freezer, dishwasher, tumble dryer, washing machine, double oven, electric cook top and extractor.
Brass hardware, a butler style sink and butcher block worktops complete the look. The room enjoys dual aspect light with French doors that open directly to the garden.
From the kitchen you can access the lounge as well as the hallway. The lounge offers two distinct sitting areas. The first is a cosy space centred around a log burner with mantel above.
The second sits toward the rear and is currently used as a work space, also with French doors leading to the garden. There are two double bedrooms.
The principal bedroom provides ample space for a king size bed and a full suite of furniture. The second bedroom is arranged as a nursery but would also make an excellent guest room.
The family bathroom is tastefully decorated and features a roll top bath with shower overhead, along with sink and toilet.
The walls are finished with subway style tiles and the floor has patterned tiles. The sellers have installed a new combi boiler and carried out a full re wire.
Externally the property enjoys a south westerly facing rear garden with a well sized patio that leads to an area of lawn and planting.
There is a double length garage which can be accessed from the garden or from the front. A shared driveway leads to the garage.
There is also a front garden which many neighbours have converted to a driveway to provide additional parking.
Mountnessing is a sought after village known for its welcoming feel and excellent local amenities.
Nearby schools include Mountnessing Church of England Primary School and the well regarded secondary schools in Brentwood and Shenfield.
There are popular places to eat within easy reach including The Prince of Wales and The Plough which are both known for good food and a friendly atmosphere.
For commuters, Shenfield Station is approximately 3 miles away and offers fast services into London Liverpool Street along with the Elizabeth line for direct travel across central London.
Ingatestone Station is also close by and provides further rail links into London.
Road connections are excellent with the A12 only a short distance from the property, giving easy access toward both Chelmsford and Brentwood as well as links to the M25.
This is a charming and well improved home enjoying spacious accommodation, a lovely garden and a convenient village setting.
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About 30, Church Road, Brentwood
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