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About
Plot 9 at Farmstead Manor presents a modern 4 bedroom detached family home covering in excess of 1,800 sq ft, with a double garage and rear garden measuring in excess of 100ft and overlooking countryside.
Internally this home offers a generous living room to the front, complemented by a stunning full-width kitchen/dining/family space with bi-fold opening directly onto the rear garden for effortless entertaining and day-to-day family life.
A separate utility room keeps laundry and appliances neatly out of sight and provides internal access to the integral double garage, while a handy ground floor WC and built-in storage complete the practical ground floor layout.
Upstairs, the spacious landing leads to a luxurious master bedroom with its own en suite, a second double bedroom also benefiting from an en suite, two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom, creating an ideal layout for growing families or visiting guests.
Across all of Farmstead Manor, the properties deliver underfloor heating to the ground floor from an air source heat pump, premium kitchen units with quartz worktops and AEG appliances, Porcelanosa tiling, lvt in living spaces alongside bedroom carpets, spotlights everywhere, EV charger, porcelain patio and turfed gardens.
Set in the village of Woodham Ferrers, north of South Woodham Ferrers, Farmstead Manor enjoys a peaceful semi-rural feel on the edge of town, surrounded by the charm of rural Essex yet close to everyday amenities.
South Woodham Ferrers town centre is only a short drive away with Asda, Sainsbury’s, independent shops, cafés, pubs, leisure centre and green spaces, while riverside walks along the River Crouch and nearby rhs Garden Hyde Hall offer superb outdoor leisure.
Excellent transport connections include South Woodham Ferrers rail station with direct trains to London Liverpool Street, and convenient road links towards Chelmsford, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea and the wider Essex network.
Well-regarded nurseries, primary schools and secondary provision such as William de Ferrers School help make this an appealing long-term location for commuters, upsizing families and downsizers alike.
Living Room - 17’ 9” x 11’ 2” Kitchen & Dining - 17’ 9” x 12’ 10” Bedroom 1 - 10’ 6” x 10’ 2” Bedroom 2 - 11’ 2” x 8’ 8” Bedroom 3 - 11’ 2” x 8’ 7” Bedroom 4 - 11’ 2” x 10’ 11” Garage - 20’ 9” x 21’ 3”
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