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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CM5 9LS
Listing removedReduced £5k (−0.3%) on 1 JulListed 141 days
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About
A beautifully presented gated detached residence offering over 3,300 sq ft of versatile living space, set within the charming village of Greensted and overlooking the picturesque rolling countryside.
The ground floor welcomes you with an inviting entrance hall leading to two generous reception rooms, one of which features two sets of French doors opening directly onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor outdoor living experience.
A separate open plan kitchen and dining area provides an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining, complemented by an adjoining utility room with direct garden access.
A well appointed family shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts a spacious primary bedroom with en suite WC, alongside four further well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from built-in storage.
The accommodation is served by a contemporary family bathroom, with air conditioning installed throughout the first floor.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a self contained annexe featuring its own en suite shower room, perfect for guests, extended family, or flexible use.
The expansive garden offers an idyllic setting for outdoor living, with a patio area ideal for al fresco dining, generous lawn space for children to play, and mature shrubbery providing privacy and charm, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful Essex countryside.
Additional benefits include a substantial double garage with WC and ample storage, as well as a large gated driveway providing extensive off road parking.
Further enhancing the property is approved planning permission, offering excellent potential for future development or extension: Approved planning permission (epf/1278/24) for ‘Prior approval for enlargement of the dwelling by the addition of a new first floor above the current dwelling to provide additional bedroom space.’ Approved planning permission (epf/0995/25) for ‘Proposed connection of garage to the house & change use to a kitchen, new roof over with dormer, replace timber garage with new & a new chimney stack.
Resubmission of previously approved application epf/1828/22.’ Approved planning permission for ( epf/1832/25) ‘Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 'Construction Method Statement' on planning permission epf/1278/24 (Prior approval for enlargement of the dwelling by the addition of a new first floor above the current dwelling to provide additional bedroom space).’ Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
Council Band G Epping Forest Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991.
Please note the proposed plans have been supplied by the current owner and are for illustrative purposes only.
No guarantees are provided, and prospective buyers are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in relation to all aspects.
These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure.
The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement.
Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. On occasion photographs may be owner supplied.
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Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction.
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Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated.
Any reference to distance to stations, amenities or schools are taken from portal estimated distances, buyers are advised to do their own research on distances.
Many of the features are owner advised and prospective buyers are advised to obtain verification before purchasing.
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