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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CO3 0RZ
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About
***guide price £400,000 - £425,000*** Offered for sale with no onward chain, this extended three-bedroom detached bungalow occupies a highly sought-after position in Stanway.
The property is within walking distance of Stanway Secondary School and a range of local shopping facilities, with Tollgate Retail Park and Sainsbury’s also close by.
The nearby A12 provides convenient road links towards the M25, while Marks Tey railway station offers direct mainline services to London Liverpool Street.
Internally, the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway leading to a dining room with a feature fireplace, which flows through to the lounge with access to the south-facing rear garden.
The kitchen benefits from integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and a door providing side access. There are three double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom.
The south-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, complemented by mature shrubs, established trees and a paved area adjoining the bungalow.
A decorative screen with brick pillars provides a feature within the garden, while mature hedging offers a degree of privacy.
To the front of the bungalow is a driveway providing ample off road parking and access to the garage. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hall (1m x 6.38m) Dining Room (4.65m x 3.78m) Lounge (4.52m x 3.5m) Kitchen (2.9m x 3.35m) Main Bedroom (4.6m x 4.1m) Bedroom Two (3.45m x 3.33m) Bedroom Three (3.45m x 3.18m) Bathroom (1.65m x 3.12m)
Value & comps
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Returns
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