3-bedroom house · CM1 3DU
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A prominent village home with a rear garden, off-street parking and garaging.
Description A unique Victorian property, set within a prominent position on Writtle green with the potential to reconfigure/extend, subject to the relevant consents.
Off-street parking which is accessed via a rear driveway leading to a detached double garage and established rear garden.
The property offers well balanced accommodation extending to approximately 1,108 sq ft, complemented by a detached double garage providing a further 323 sq ft.
The layout has been arranged to provide clearly defined reception areas together with three first floor bedrooms.
The accommodation is entered via a central entrance hall, which provides access to the principal ground floor rooms and incorporates a useful guest cloakroom.
To the front of the property, the lounge offers generous proportions (17’8 x 10’1), while double doors connect through to the sitting room, creating flexibility for both everyday living and more formal entertaining.
The sitting room benefits from a dual-aspect outlook and direct access to the rear.
The dining room is located at the front of the house and conveniently adjoins the kitchen which is fitted with a range of storage units, work surfaces and space for appliances, with a window overlooking the rear aspect.
The first floor is arranged around a central landing and comprises three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from front and rear aspects.
Two further bedrooms provide additional family accommodation, both served by a family bathroom fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and WC.
Outside There is a private driveway which is accessed via the rear, providing off-street parking and leads to a detached double garage.
The gardens are established and private, boasting mature trees and shrubs. Services Mains services connected.
Location This delightful property is situated on the green at the heart of Writtle village, which has been described as "one of the loveliest villages in England".
In addition to its Norman church and green (complete with duck pond), it offers an excellent choice of shops and other amenities including a post office, a delicatessen, a supermarket and a number of highly regarded restaurants and pubs.
It also has a pre-school, two primary schools and a senior school and is home to Writtle College, which is one of the UK's oldest and largest agricultural colleges.
The city of Chelmsford lies approximately 3 miles away to the east of the village. The city is accessed either by road, or a lovely tree-lined cycleway passing along the River Can.
The city offers a very wide choice of facilities including excellent state and independent schools, a station on the mainline into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.
Square Footage: 1,108 sq ft Directions What3words: ///windy.landed.nets
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