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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM23 1EQ
Sold STCListed 256 days
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About
Beautifully presented and generously proportioned throughout, this impressive five-bedroom detached family home is situated at Chester Close.
Ideally positioned within close proximity to highly regarded local schooling and the town centre, this property offers excellent amenities on your doorstep.
Bishops Stortford mainline railway station provides direct links into Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, making this an excellent choice for commuters.
Internally, the ground floor boasts a superb open-plan kitchen/dining room, thoughtfully designed as the heart of the home.
Flooded with natural light from striking Velux windows, this contemporary space is perfect for modern family living and entertaining plus a utility room.
In addition is a spacious family reception room featuring a cosy log burner, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A separate dining room provides further flexibility and could easily be utilised as a secondary reception room, playroom, or study depending on your needs.
The first floor comprises three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom complete with its own ensuite.
A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms on this level.
Occupying the top floor are two additional double bedrooms and a further bathroom, making this an ideal arrangement for growing families, guests, or multi-generational living.
There is also convenient loft storage space.
Externally is an excellent curb appeal with driveway parking for multiple cars and a double garage, providing both convenience and fantastic potential for conversion to a home office or gym.
The property benefits from a low-maintenance rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn, along with a separate patio area perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation.
The garden also provides direct access into the double garage, further enhancing its versatility. Council Tax Band G. EPC Rating B.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: Properties are offered in line with current legislation, including the Renters Rights Act.
Tenancies will typically be granted as periodic (rolling) agreements, unless otherwise agreed. A security deposit will be required, capped in line with current legislation.
It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure their personal possessions.
BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID.
There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal.
Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Intercounty. ISW260054/5
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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