3-bedroom detached house · CM1 6FX
For saleReduced £25k (−5.3%) on 16 OctListed 15 days
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About
Situated in the popular Springfield area of Chelmsford, this detached home offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, with a comfortable living space, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property is conveniently positioned for local schools, shops and amenities, with Chelmsford city centre and mainline station within easy reach.
The entrance lobby leads into the living room and gives access to the cloakroom.
The living room has stairs rising to the first floor a window to the front and leads through to the dining room which has French doors opening onto the rear garden and a door to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces and there is space for a selection of freestanding appliances, together with a window overlooking the rear garden.
The first floor landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedrooms one and two are both double rooms and bedroom three is a comfortable single room, ideal for use as a children’s bedroom, home office or dressing room.
The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin with vanity storage and WC, complemented by part-tiled walls and a frosted window.
Outside To the front, the property is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking and access to the attached garage, with a small lawned area alongside.
There are gates to either side of the property leading to the garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio area adjoining the property, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining.
The garden is enclosed by fencing with a variety of established shrubs and trees.
Location Raphael Drive is situated within the popular Springfield area of Chelmsford, conveniently placed for a range of local shops, schools and everyday amenities.
Chelmsford city centre is also within easy reach, providing a wider selection of shopping, leisure facilities and a mainline railway station with services to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CM1 6FX for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – D EPC Rating - C Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - CHE260266
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