4-bedroom detached house · CM1 3NN
Sold STCListed 26 days
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A striking grand design offering a modern and light flow of living space over two floors.
There are three generous receptions, four double bedrooms and lovely open views of the surrounding allotments and playing fields. Block paved driveway for three vehicles and single garage.
Covered side access to the professionally designed rear garden with detached studio/gym. Walking distance to the village green. EPC D.
DESCRIPTION The well-appointed accommodation which is extremely light throughout comprises an entrance porch giving access to the entrance hall with engineered oak floorboards and under floor heating and stairs rising to the first floor.
The oak floorboards continue into the principal reception rooms and the beautifully appointed open plan kitchen dining room with its extensive range of high gloss base and matching eye level units with quartz worktop over and integrated Miele appliances.
The dining area has a feature fireplace with wooden surround and bifold doors leading seamlessly to the rear terrace and garden beyond.
A further door leads to the adjoining playroom with French doors opening onto the rear terrace and a further door leads to the lounge, located to the front of the house which also benefits from double doors opening into the playroom.
The kitchen is also served by an extremely well-equipped utility room with the cloakroom/WC completing the ground floor accommodation. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.
To the first floor the spacious galleried landing provides a useful study area and enjoys views over the allotments beyond with the master bedroom located to the front of the property and benefitting from a Jack and Jill ensuite shower room with bedroom two.
Bedrooms three and four are served by the family bathroom. EXTERNALLY The stunning rear garden has been well considered with its landscaping, enjoying South and West aspects.
The garden has varied seating areas, the main porcelain paved terrace is accessed from the 3m bifold doors from the kitchen dining area, stepping up to the South facing terrace and secondary side access to the front.
A delightful third, West facing, porcelain terrace is protected by three pleached apple trees. In addition there is a covered side access to the other end of the property.
A gravel pathway with steppingstones leads to a two storey wooden playhouse and most impressive, detached Studio/gym with lantern roof, double doors and three further floor to ceiling windows onto the garden.
This would also be ideal as an office if required.
To the front of the property are stunning established beds of lavender and rose with a deep laurel hedge protecting the front boundary and extensive block paved driveway for three cars, served by a single garage with integral access.
LOCATION The sought after village of Writtle provides an excellent range of facilities including pubs, restaurants, doctors surgery, butchers shop and other independent shops.
This historic village also offers delightful countryside walks as well as being within easy reach of Hylands Park.
Chelmsford City centre is approximately 4.1 miles distant offering excellent shopping and leisure facilities as well as excellent schools in both sectors including the County High School for Girls and the King Edward the VI Grammar school for Boys.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Gas fired central heating Council Tax Band D.
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