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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · SS5 4SX
Sold STCReduced £25k (−3.4%) on 1 SepListed 139 days
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About
Bear Estate Agents are delighted to present this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, ideally situated in a highly sought-after Hockley location, within easy reach of Hockley Woods, excellent local amenities, and convenient transport links.
This exceptional home offers spacious and stylish accommodation throughout, having been tastefully decorated and maintained to a high standard.
The ground floor features a modern kitchen/breakfast room, ideal for everyday family living and entertaining, alongside a separate dining room, a generous lounge with French doors opening onto the rear garden, a utility room, and a convenient downstairs WC.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, with en-suite facilities to both the principal and second bedrooms, complemented by a luxurious four-piece family bathroom.
Externally, the property boasts a substantial block-paved driveway providing off-street parking for up to seven vehicles, a garage offering additional storage, and a generous rear garden with a paved seating area, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Combining spacious accommodation, modern interiors, and a desirable location close to highly regarded schools, Hockley and Rayleigh High Streets, mainline stations, and picturesque woodland walks, this impressive home presents an outstanding opportunity for families seeking a property ready to move straight into.
Entrance Hall Karndean flooring throughout, wall mounted radiator and access to downstairs WC and lounge.
Lounge (6.58m x 3.94m (21'7 x 12'11)) Smooth ceiling with pendant ceiling light, double glazed windows to the side aspect, double glazed French doors to the rear aspect, feature fire place, wall mounted radiators, power points and carpeted flooring throughout.
Dining Room (4.65m x 3.28m (15'3 x 10'9 )) Double glazed bay windows to the front aspect, smooth ceiling with pendant ceiling light, wall mounted radiator, power points, space for storage and carpeted flooring throughout.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.91m x 3.23m (22'8 x 10'7)) Smooth ceiling with inset spotlights, double glazed window to the side and rear aspect, double glazed French doors accessing the rear garden, eye and base level units, sink with drainer board, tiled splashbacks, space for cooker and stainless steal extractor fan above, space for Large fridge freezer, undercabinet lighting, space for storage, tiled flooring throughout and access to the utility room.
Utility Room (2.01m x 1.55m (6'7 x 5'1)) Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, eye and base level units, space for washing machine, sink with drainer board, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted radiator, tiled flooring throughout and obscure double glazed door accessing the side.
Downstairs Wc Double glazed window to the side aspect, WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted radiator and tiled flooring throughout.
First Floor Landing Double glazed window to the side, carpeted flooring throughout and access to all bedrooms and family bathroom.
Bedroom One (5.21m x 3.94m (17'1 x 12'11)) Double glazed window to the rear aspect, wall mounted radiator, fitted wardrobe storage across one wall, power points, carpeted flooring throughout and access to ensuite bathroom.
Ensuite Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, walk in shower cubical, wash hand basin, WC and part tiled walls surround.
Bedroom Two (3.84m x 3.84m (12'7 x 12'7 )) Double glazed window to the front aspect, smooth ceiling with pendant ceiling light, wall mounted radiator, power points, carpeted flooring throughout and access to ensuite bathroom.
Ensuite Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, walk in shower cubical, wash hand basin, WC and part tiled walls surround.
Bedroom Three (4.93m x 3.28m (16'2 x 10'9)) Double glazed bay window to the front aspect, wall mounted radiator, power points and carpeted flooring throughout.
Bedroom Four (3.56m x 3.23m (11'8 x 10'7)) Double glazed bay window to the rear aspect, wall mounted radiator, power points and carpeted flooring throughout.
Bathroom Obscure double glazed window, panelled bath with shower head attachment, walk in double shower cubical, WC, wash hand basin, half tiled walls and tiled flooring throughout.
Garage Up and over garage door, power and lighting and access to inside of the property.
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