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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM77 8PT
For saleReduced £25k (−3.7%) on 4 AugListed 120 days
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About
** spacious & versatile family home ** Situated in a sought after position just off the popular London Road is this extended four double bedroom detached family home, offering four reception rooms, together with an impressive vaulted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room and Cloakroom.
To the first floor, the master bedroom benefits from an adjoining Dressing Room, with the remaining three double bedrooms served by a well-appointed Family Bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous frontage with ample off street parking, an integral garage, and a private un-overlooked rear garden.
Conveniently positioned within easy reach of local shops, amenities, popular schools, Braintree Station and the A120/M11, only by viewing can you truly appreciate the space and versatility on offer.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Parquet flooring, under stairs storage cupboards, stairs rising to first floor, doors to: Cloakroom Laminate flooring, low level WC, vanity hand wash basin, radiator.
Study/Snug (3.02m x 2.21m (9'10" x 7'3")) Parquet flooring, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.
Living Room (6.55m x 3.94m (21'5" x 12'11")) Laminate flooring, central inset multi fuel burner with slate hearth, double glazed window to front aspect, opening to: Dining Room (3.45m x 3.30m (11'3" x 10'9")) Laminate flooring, double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, double doors to rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.73m x 4.52m (22'0" x 14'9")) Laminate flooring, a range of matching base and wall units, granite edged work surfaces incorporating a double ceramic butler sink with central mixer tap and drainer.
Stoves double oven with induction hob and extractor hood over, space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Central island comprising of a series of storage drawers and units with a vaulted glass skylight above, built in double storage cupboard, large double glazed windows to rear and side aspect, two radiators.
Utility Room (3.20m x 2.34m (10'5" x 7'8")) Laminate flooring, base units with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, single ceramic butler sink with central mixer tap.
Built in storage cupboard, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator. Door to garage. Door to: Office/Boot Room (3.25m x 1.73m (10'7" x 5'8")) Laminate flooring, radiator, door to rear garden.
First Floor Landing Carpet flooring, radiator, loft access.
Doors to: Master Bedroom (4.75m x 3.20m (15'7" x 10'5")) Carpet flooring, substantial walk-in wardrobes, radiator, Double glazed window to rear aspect, fully glazed door to side aspect.
Dressing Room (2.74m x 2.24m (8'11" x 7'4")) Carpet flooring, built in cupboard, vanity hand wash basin with central mixer tap, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.96m x 3.30m (12'11" x 10'9")) Carpet flooring, built in wardrobes, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.
Bedroom Three (3.33m x 3.18m (10'11" x 10'5")) Carpet flooring, built in wardrobes, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.
Bedroom Four (3.20m x 2.87m (10'5" x 9'4")) Carpet flooring, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator.
Family Bathroom Tiled flooring, p-shaped panelled bath with central mixer tap and shower over, low level WC, vanity hand wash basin, obscure double glazed window to rear aspect, heated towel rail.
Exterior Front Large paved driveway with parking for multiple vehicles leading to front entrance and integral garage. Remainder laid to lawn.
Garage Integral garage fitted with power, lighting and electric roller shutter door.
Rear Garden Large un-overlooked rear garden commencing with paved patio area leading to shingle with the remainder laid to lawn, mature shrub and tree borders, two storage sheds, side gate access.
Value & comps
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About 157, London Road, Braintree
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