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Listing removedReduced £50k (−11.1%) on 25 AugListed 74 days
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About
No onward chain and available to view Guide Price: £450,000 A fantastic opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom detached extended family home, offered with no onward chain and ideally positioned for both Hockley Woods and the local train station, which is within approximately half a mile.
The property offers excellent potential and would make an ideal project for buyers looking to create their perfect family home.
The ground floor provides two generously sized reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen with space for appliances, side access to a further storage area, and a convenient ground-floor WC.
Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite facilities, together with a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a detached garage with an electric door, providing excellent storage, parking or workshop potential and off road parking.
The location is particularly appealing for families, being close to the beautiful Hockley Woods and within walking distance of Hockley railway station.
The property is also situated within the catchment areas for highly regarded primary schools, subject to confirmation of individual school admissions criteria.
Key Features: Four-bedroom detached family home No onward chain Two large reception rooms Kitchen with side access Ground-floor WC Master bedroom with en-suite Extended detached garage Electric garage door Close to Hockley Woods Less than half a mile from Hockley train station Catchment for highly regarded primary schools Excellent project and family-home potential
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 16, Gatscombe Close, Hockley
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