4-bedroom house · CM3 1LH
For saleListed 195 days
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About
Located on the outskirts of North Chelmsford in the small village known as Ford End is this extended detached red brick family home.
The property is positioned down a rural lane and backs on to open farmland and enjoys its own half an acre of ground.
Offering four bedrooms with en suite bathroom, four reception rooms and double width garage along with parking for several cars.
Ford End offers village life but also offers good access to main towns such as Chelmsford and Great Dunmow and is within close proximity of Stansted Airport.
Side Entrance Hall Good storage area, window to side, door leading to Dining Room (3.25m x 3.07m) Dual aspect with windows to front and side, radiator, storage cupboard, door way leading to Study (3.28m x 2.26m) Window to rear, radaitor.
Kitchen (3.20m x 2.82m) Fitted in a range of matching eye and base level units with rolled edge worktops, inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, space for oven, washing machine and cooker, cooker hood to remain, double glazed window to front.
Lounge (5.46m x 3.84m) Dual aspect with french doors to side, windows to rear, central redbrick fireplace with marching plinth, storage cupboard, archway to Sitting Room (2.87m x 2.36m) French doors giving access to garden, radiator.
Front Entrance Hall Front entrance door, stairs to first floor, door leading to Ground Floor Cloakroom Two piece suite with low level W.C wash hand basin, obscure window to side.
First Floor Landing Airing cupboard, steps leading to attic area, window front.
Bedroom One (6.40m x 3.07m) Two windows to rear, two radiator, built in fitted cupboards, door leading to En-Suite Corner bath, wash hand basin, low level W.C shower cubicle, tiling to walls, obscure window to front.
Bedroom Two (3.48m x 3.05m) Dual aspect, window to side and rear, radiator, currently open to bedroom four. Bedroom Three (2.51m x 2.34m) Window to rear, radiator, storage cupboard.
Bedroom Four (2.41m x 2.13m) Window to front, built in wardrobes.
Bathroom Panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, wash hand basin and low level W.C, tiling to walls, radiator, obscure window to front.
Outside The overall plot stands at just over half an acre and is sectioned into three areas, with the majority being laid to lawn lawn.
There is an oil tank to one side, driveway to the front providing parking for several vehicles and double garage with twin up and over doors.
Value & comps
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