4-bedroom house · CM15 0SS
For saleListed 181 days
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About
Coming to the market with no onward chain and sitting on a good-sized, mature plot of over half an acre (.55 acre stls) is this four-bedroom, semi-detached chalet style property which benefits from accommodation of around 2400 sq.ft and with the added benefit of having potential for development to the side, for a new-build, detached property (subject to the usual planning approval).
Located in the desirable village of Swallows Cross, viewers will note that the property is within easy reach of Doddinghurst Village where you will find local amenities including Doddinghurst Infant & Junior Schools and good selection of local shops, and is just a short drive into Shenfield and Brentwood Town Centres where you have high street shopping and mainline train services into London.
Entering the property, you find yourself if the hallway with double storage cupboard and doors into the living room, kitchen and ground floor bath/shower room, fitted with a jacuzzi bath, tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.
The living room is a good-sized room with double aspect windows to the front and side, allowing for lots of natural lighting.
There is an open-tread staircase which rises to the first floor and a nice log burning stove as a central focal point.
Viewers will spot that there is a kitchenette to one side of the room which is not fitted and can be removed and includes wall and base units and space for an undercounter fridge.
A spacious kitchen / dining room has views to the rear and access into the garden.
This is a spacious room fitted with modern white gloss, wall and base units with ample space for appliances, including a range style cooker with extractor above and double fronted fridge freezer.
There is a further reception with fitted storage, this room makes an ideal work space or home office.
Overall, the property has four bedrooms, one is located on the ground floor level, and the remainder are located on the first floor.
The master bedroom has a double aspect with views to the front and rear and benefits from having built-in storage.
Finishing the accommodation on this level is a shower room with corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.
As previously mentioned, the property sits on a large plot of just over half an acre (0.55 acres slts) and is accessible via two sets of wooden, five-bar gates.
There is development potential to the side, with enough space to create a new build detached property (subject to the usual planning approval).
The gardens to the rear and front are predominantly laid to lawn and there is extensive parking available on a large hardstanding area to the front along with a double width garage.
In addition, there is vehicular access into the garden at the rear via another set of wooden five-bar gates.
Within the garden there are several outbuildings all with power and light connected (office, summer house and shed) and there is also an outside toilet with w.c.
And wash hand basin, plus two 20’ storage containers, one of which will stay and the second container can be optional. Entrance Hall Double storage cupboard.
Doors into the bathroom, kitchen/diner and living room. Bath / Shower Room (2.74m x 2.57m (9' x 8'5)) Window to side aspect. Jacuzzi bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.
Living Room (6.86m x 3.58m (22'6 x 11'9)) Windows to front and side. Stairs to first floor. Further Reception Room (3.12m x 3.10m (10'3 x 10'2)) Built-in storage with sliding doors.
Doors into kitchen/dining room and inti the ground floor bedroom. Ground Floor Bedroom (3.76m x 3.66m (12'4 x 12')) Window to front aspect.
Kitchen / Dining Room (5.79m x 4.52m (19' x 14'10)) Windows to rear aspect. Door into garden. First Floor Landing Doors to all rooms.
Bedroom (4.65m x 2.39m (15'3 x 7'10)) Double aspect with windows to front and rear. Built-in storage. Bedroom (3.76m x 2.36m (12'4 x 7'9)) Window to front aspect.
Bedroom (2.87m x 2.26m (9'5 x 7'5)) Window to rear aspect. Shower Room Corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Exterior - Rear Garden Within the garden there are a number of outbuildings.
Double Width Garage (6.20m x 5.33m (20'4 x 17'6)) External Office (6.15m x 2.92m (20'2 x 9'7)) Window to front. Doors to front and rear. Power and light connected.
Summer House (3.61m x 3.48m (11'10 x 11'5)) Windows to rear and side. Double doors give access. Power and light connected. Outside Wc (1.75m x 1.57m (5'9 x 5'2)) W.C and wash hand basin.
Storage Shed (3.18m x 2.03m (10'5 x 6'8)) Double doors giving access.
2 X Storage Containers (each container measures - 6.10m x 2.44m (each cont) Vendor has advised she is happy to remove one of the storage containers from the property, if both are not required.
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