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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM7 2RU
Sold STCReduced £5k (−1.5%) on 25 OctListed 259 days
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About
A very well presented bay fronted semi detached house with easy access to the A120 and Braintree town centre.
The accommodation comprises: THREE BEDROOMS and a family bathroom to the first floor, with a rain porch, entrance hall, GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM, fitted kitchen, TWO RECEPTION ROOMS and CONSERVATORY to the ground floor.
To the rear, there is a good sized garden with side access to the front. The property benefits from both Gas radiator central heating and double glazing.
Council Tax band 'C' - EPC (TBA) ENTRANCE PORCH Main entrance door to; RECEPTION HALL Part obscure entrance door with windows to either side, radiator, wood flooring, under stairs storage cupboard, doors to; GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM Obscure window to side, White suite comprising; wash hand basin and close coupled wc.
KITCHEN 9' 3" x 7' 5" (2.82m x 2.26m) Window to rear, radiator, fitted with a range of matching high and base level units, working surfaces, stainless steel single drainer one-and-a-quarter bowl sink unit with mixer taps, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer and cooker, tiled splashbacks.
LOUNGE 14' 3" x 11' 10" (4.34m x 3.61m) Bay window to front, radiator, Adam style fireplace with fitted electric fire. DINING ROOM 12' 2" x 8' 10" (3.71m x 2.69m) French doors to rear, radiator.
CONSERVATORY 12' 10" x 12' 7" (3.91m x 3.84m) Glazed to all sides, tiled floor, double doors to rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to loft, doors to; BEDROOM ONE 14' 0" x 11' 10" (4.27m x 3.61m) Bay window to front, radiator, original fireplace.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 2" x 10' 0" (3.71m x 3.05m) Window to rear, radiator, original fireplace. BEDROOM THREE 9' 5" x 7' 6" (2.87m x 2.29m) Window to rear, radiator.
BATHROOM/WC Obscure window to front, radiator, White suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer taps and shower above, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, close coupled wc, tiled walls.
REAR GARDEN Approximately 60' in depth (not measured) Patio, lawn, flower/shrub beds, outside tap, side access to front of property. AGENTS NOTE Do you require a survey or mortgage?
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Misrepresentations Act 1967: 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.
Any interested party should rely solely on their own surveyor, solicitor or other professionals before committing themselves to any expenditure or other legal commitments.
If any interested party wishes to rely on any information from the agent, then a request should be made and specific written confirmation can be provided.
The agent will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff, as only a specific written confirmation should be relied upon.
The agent will not be responsible for any loss other than when specific written confirmation has been requested.
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.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and does not verify they are in working order, fit for their purpose, or within ownership of the sellers, therefore the buyer must assume the information given is incorrect.
Neither has the agent checked the legal documentation to verify legal status of the property. A buyer must assume the information is incorrect until it has been verified by their own solicitors.
Nothing concerning the type of construction, condition of the structure or its surroundings is to be implied from the photograph, artist's impression or plans of the property.
Value & comps
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