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About
**** guide price: £475,000 - £500,000 **** Beautifully presented throughout, this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached family home offers bright, well-proportioned accommodation ideal for modern living.
Thoughtfully arranged and maintained to a high standard, the property provides a perfect balance of comfort and practicality, making it an excellent choice for families and commuters alike.
The property is approached via a generous stoned front garden and driveway, providing ample off-road parking.
Internally, the home opens into a welcoming entrance hall, complete with a useful understairs cloakroom.
The dual-aspect lounge diner is a particularly impressive space, filled with natural light and featuring a charming fireplace, as well as double doors opening directly onto the rear garden-ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
The modern fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a gas hob, double oven, and a range of wall and base units, along with space for appliances including a washing machine, fridge freezer, tumble dryer, and dishwasher.
To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes.
A contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation, and there is convenient loft access from the landing.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a well-maintained, south-facing private rear garden, featuring a decking area, a shed, and pedestrian access to the garage-perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.
To the front, the combination of the stoned garden and driveway ensures generous parking provision.
Ideally located in the highly sought-after village of Writtle, the property enjoys a pleasant residential setting with easy access to local amenities, including a traditional village green, independent shops, pubs, and well-regarded schools.
Chelmsford city centre is just a short distance away, offering a wide range of retail, leisure, and transport facilities, including mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street, making this location ideal for commuters seeking both convenience and village charm.
Early internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that this delightful home has to offer.
Entrance Hall Downstairs Cloakroom Lounge Diner 3.6 x 7.1 Kitchen 3.3 x 2.4 First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 3.7 x 3.8 Bedroom 2 3.0 x 3.3 Bedroom 3 2.5 x 3.2 Bathroom
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About 23, Sawney Brook, Chelmsford
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