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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM13 2DP
Sold STCReduced £35k (−6.5%) on 25 OctListed 395 days
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About
Nestled in the highly desirable Orchard Avenue, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom semi-detached home is perfect for modern family living.
The property boasts a welcoming entrance hall, a bright and spacious lounge, and a contemporary kitchen/dining room with doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for entertaining.
Upstairs, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, complemented by a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the property offers a delightful rear garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation, as well as a private driveway providing ample off-street parking.
Set in a prime location close to excellent schools, transport links and local amenities, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a family home in one of CM13's most sought-after roads.
Council Tax Band: D (Brentwood Borough Council) Tenure: Freehold Entrance Immediately paved entrance with space for multiple cars, access to the rear via side gate, shrubs to border and door leading into entrance hall.
Entrance hall Double glazed front door with stained glass effect, double glazed window to flank, radiator, stairs leading up to first floor landing and doors to.
Living room w: 13' 1" x l: 13' (w: 3.99m x l: 3.96m) Double glazed window to front, original fireplace, radiator and through to dining area.
Dining room w: 10' x l: 11' 9" (w: 3.05m x l: 3.58m) Double glazed doors leading to rear garden, radiator and door to kitchen.
Kitchen w: 10' 5" x l: 7' 2" (w: 3.18m x l: 2.18m) Wall units along one wall, work surfaces along two walls, storage unit, bowl drainer sink with mixer tap over, electric hob with integrated fan oven and extractor over, space for domestic appliances and double glazed window to flank Landing Doors to and access to loft via hatch.
Bedroom 1 w: 12' 1" x l: 10' 9" (w: 3.68m x l: 3.28m) Double glazed window to front, radiator and original fireplace.
Bedroom 2 w: 10' 2" x l: 10' 3" (w: 3.1m x l: 3.12m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator.
Bedroom 3 w: 9' 4" x l: 8' 2" (w: 2.84m x l: 2.49m) Double glazed window to front, radiator and built in storage cupboard.
Bathroom w: 7' 9" x l: 8' 5" (w: 2.36m x l: 2.57m) Low level W/C with concealed cistern, hand basin with mixer tap over, panel bath with mixer tap over and fitted shower, heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to flank and double glazed windows to rear.
Conservatory w: 9' 5" x l: 15' 5" (w: 2.87m x l: 4.7m) Double glazed windows, door to storage/utility room, door to ground floor w/c and double glazed doors leading out to rear garden.
WC Ground floor W/C, pedestal sink with taps over and double glazed window to rear.
Garden Immediately welcomed with decking, perfect for a seating area, remainder laid to lawn with shrubs to border.
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