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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CM3 1SH
No longer listedReduced £25k (−7.7%) on 30 SepListed 76 days
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Summary Situated in the sought-after village of Great Leighs, this well-presented two-bedroom mid-terrace home offers a spacious lounge, kitchen/dining room, ground floor cloakroom, two well-proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom and allocated parking.
Ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors.
Description This attractive two-bedroom mid-terrace home is situated in the sought-after village of Great Leighs, offering well-presented accommodation throughout.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, spacious lounge, kitchen/dining room and cloakroom/WC, while the first floor features two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from allocated parking.
Great Leighs offers a range of local amenities, including a primary school, village pub, recreational facilities and convenience shopping, while Chelmsford city centre and its mainline station are within easy reach.
Excellent road links via the A131 and A120 provide convenient access to Braintree, Stansted Airport and surrounding areas.
Please note that the aml fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead. Hallway Stairs leading to first floor. Radiator. Storage cupboard.
Door leading to: Lounge 14' 3" max x 12' max ( 4.34m max x 3.66m max ) Double glazed window. Radiator. Carpets.
Door leading to:- Kitchen / Diner 12' max x 10' 10" max ( 3.66m max x 3.30m max ) Double glazed window.
Range of matching base and eye level units with work surface over incorporating a stainless steel sink drainer with hot and cold mixer taps. Integrated oven. Four ring electric hob.
Overhead extractor fan. Plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Door leading to:- Inner Hallway Door leading to garden.
Door leading to:- Ground Floor Wc Low level WC. Vanity hand wash basin. Heated towel rail. Landing Doors leading to:- Bedroom One 11' 2" x 14' 9" ( 3.40m x 4.50m ) Double glazed window. Radiator.
Carpets. Built in wardrobe. Storage cupboard. Bedroom Two 12' 10" x 8' 6" ( 3.91m x 2.59m ) Double glazed window. Radiator. Carpets. Built in wardrobe.
Bathroom 5' 11" x 5' 11" ( 1.80m x 1.80m ) Obscure double glazed window. Side panel bath with overhead shower. Wall mounted hand wash basin, Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls.
Garden Paved patio seating area to front and rear of garden. Remainder laid to lawn. Enclosed by panel fencing. Parking Allocated parking. 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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