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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM1 3SF
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FOR SALE BY LIVESTREAM AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2026 AT 10:00AM TO REGISTER FOR LEGAL PACKS AND BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE A substantial detached family home on a mature 0.96 Acre plot (stms).
Offering development potential (subject to all necessary consents) This superb opportunity is situated in a highly popular rural setting in Newney Green in Writtle.
This large mature plot of just under an acre (stms) offers tremendous opportunities for further development, subject to planning. consent.
The existing 4/5 Bedroom house requires upgrading but is positioned to the right hand side of the plot leaving an excellent frontage for a new buildings or two.
Newney Green is a short distance from the renowned Writtle Agricultural College and is only 3 miles form Chelmsford Station and City Centre. There is evidence of cracking within the building.
A structural Engineers Report is available within the Legal Pack which suggests that movement is differential and not progressive. Buyers must satisfy themselves.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall: 14'3" x 8'6" Reception 1: 18'1" x 15'8" Reception 2: 19'7" x 15'1" Cloakroom/WC: 5'11" x 4' Kitchen: 14'2" x 8'11" Conservatory: 9' x 4'3" Lean to/Store: 10'11" x 4'2" Dining Room/Bedroom 5: 14'2" x 8'10" Second Entrance Hall: 14'10" x 5'6" Bedroom 2: 14'2" x 7'6" Bedroom 3: 11'3" x 11'1" Bedroom 4: 11'3" x 10'11"Externally First Floor Bedroom 1: 16' x 10'11" Bathroom/WC: 10'11" x 8'9" Externally Superb plot of 0.96 Acre (stms) with extensive lawns mature trees and shrubs.
Frontage to Newney Green of approx. 190' Plot Depth min. 172' Max.
328' Parking for numerous vehicles Council Tax Band F Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: Please refer to Legal Pack Administration Fee: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Buyer's Premium Fee: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts. Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
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