4-bedroom house · CM1 4EZ
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** Guide Price £750,000 - £775,000 ** This extended 1950s four/five bedroom detached home is positioned on the sought-after Fourth Avenue, the property is set back from the road and approached via a driveway providing ample off-street parking and leading to a detached garage.
There are also gravelled areas and mature shrubs which enhance the properties privacy. The front of the house features a charming brick façade with an entrance porch.
Entrance to the property is gained via the front door which leads into a spacious extended porch with a window to the side and opens to the main hallway with access to the cloakroom study/bedroom five, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and stairs providing access to the first floor.
The sitting room has dual aspect windows, a feature fireplace and fitted storage units.
The study/bedroom five has a window to the front and next to this is the cloakroom which comprises a low level WC and a wash hand basin.
The kitchen has a window to the rear, a variety of work surfaces, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit, oak base and wall units, space for appliances, tiled floor, downlights and extractor hood.
The dining room has Amtico flooring, is positioned to the rear of the property with double doors leading into the sitting room and patio sliding doors to the conservatory which has French doors leading out to the rear garden and windows to the side and rear.
The first-floor landing leads to the four bedrooms and family bathroom.
The primary bedroom is positioned to the right-hand side of the property with dual aspect windows, bedroom two also has dual aspect windows.
Bedroom three is located to the rear of the property with a window overlooking the garden and bedroom four is located to the left of the house with access to the loft and airing cupboard.
The family bathroom comprises a freestanding rolltop bath with claw feet, there is a separate walk-in shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, heated towel rail and wood flooring.
Outside The property benefits from a generous, well-established and landscaped rear garden.
A gravel pathway leads through areas of lawn, mature shrubs, feature pond and planted borders, creating interest and structure throughout the garden.
There are several seating areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining, including spots to enjoy both sun and shade.
The garden also features a timber-built outbuilding/shed and personnel door providing access to the workshop at the rear of the brick build garage.
There are also mature trees providing screening and privacy. Location Chelmsford offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities along with a wide variety of cafes and restaurants.
For the commuter, Chelmsford’s mainline station offers a frequent service to London’s Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 35 minutes).
The area provides both primary and secondary schooling along with two excellent Grammar Schools. In the private sector, New Hall School and Felsted are also within a reasonable proximity.
Directions Please use postcode CM1 4EZ for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – F EPC Rating - C Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - CHE260017
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About 53, Fourth Avenue, Essex
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