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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CM1 4HA
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*** GUIDE PRICE: £700,000 - £725,000 *** Palmer and Partners are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented four bedroom semi-detached family home, ideally situated in one of Chelmsford’s most desirable residential neighbourhoods.
Perfectly positioned within walking distance to two of the city’s most highly regarded grammar schools, and close to local amenities, this exceptional home also offers easy access to Chelmsford’s vibrant City Centre, with its extensive array of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
For commuters, the property benefits from excellent transport links including the A12, well-connected bus routes, and Chelmsford railway station offering direct access to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
The property is approached via a block-paved driveway providing ample off-street parking.
The front door opens into a welcoming Entrance Hall, complete with a downstairs cloakroom and practical understairs storage ideal for coats and shoes.
To the front of the property, the cosy lounge features a large bay window, elegant décor, and a beautiful feature fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
To the rear, a thoughtfully extended open plan kitchen, dining and family room serves as the heart of the home.
This bright and airy space is enhanced by aluminium bifold doors that open onto the rear garden and multiple skylights, flooding the area with natural light.
The dining space is centred around a charming limestone fireplace, while the modern fitted kitchen is finished to a high standard, offering a wide range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar, and integrated appliances including an electric hob, microwave and oven, dishwasher, and fridge freezer.
The property also benefits from a separate utility room, fitted with eye-level and base cupboards, a sink, space for both washing machine and tumble dryer, and a side door offering access to the garden.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts four well proportioned bedrooms, two of which include fitted wardrobes, with the principal bedroom further enhanced by a stylish ensuite shower room comprising a double shower cubicle, WC, and vanity hand wash basin with storage.
A well-appointed family bathroom completes the upper floor, featuring a panel-enclosed bath with shower over, chrome heated towel rail, WC, and hand wash basin with storage.
Externally, the property boasts a fully established and beautifully landscaped rear garden, providing a tranquil and private outdoor space.
A large patio area is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining, while a versatile outbuilding offers additional living accommodation.
Currently used as a home office and workshop, this space is fitted with power, lighting and air conditioning, making it a superb year-round extension to the main home.
This is a truly exceptional family home offering generous and flexible living space throughout, finished to a high standard, in a prime Chelmsford location.
Palmer and Partners strongly encourage early internal viewing to fully appreciate all this property has to offer.
Entrance Hall Downstairs Cloakroom Lounge 4.05 x 3.68 Open Plan Kitchen / Family Room 6.60 x 7.68 Dining Room 4.12 x 5.48 Utility Room 2.51 x 2.54 First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 4.82 x 2.33 Ensuite Shower Room Bedroom 2 4.10 x 3.49 Bedroom 3 3.78 x 3.49 Bedroom 4 2.49 x 2.25 Bathroom Summerhouse 3.17 x 5.10 Workshop 3.17 x 1.79
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About Fourth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1
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