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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CM1 3NU
Sold STCListed 464 days
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*Potential Complete Chain Above* Gary Townsend at Paul Mason Associates offers an immaculate, three bedroom detached family home in close proximity to the Writtle Green.
An internal inspection is highly advised to fully appreciate the quality and space on offer, especially the delightful, landscaped rear garden.
The property also benefits from a detached garage and off road parking for three vehicles.
The property is positioned within walking distance of The Green and all the village amenities, including pubs, restaurants, doctor’s surgery, butchers, to name a few.
This historic village also offers delightful countryside walks as well as the neighbouring Hylands Park.
Chelmsford City is in close proximity for further shopping and leisure facilities, and can be directly accessed via parkland walks if so desired.
Distances - Chelmsford Station: 3.1 miles Ingatestone Station: 6.1 miles A12: 4 miles M25: 13 miles Stansted Airport: 18 miles Accommodation - Ground Floor - Entrance Hall - Feature windows to side, stairs to first floor with storage under, coat cupboard, radiator, smoke detector, wood effect flooring and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Cloakroom - Opaque window to side, LLWC, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splashback, heated towel rail, wood effect flooring and smooth ceiling.
Kitchen / Breakfast / Family Room - 6.92m x 6.19m (22'8" x 20'3") - Double glazed window to rear, range of matching modern shaker style base and wall units with granite work surface incorporating a single bowl sink with centra mixer tap, built-in elcctric double oven and microwave plus gas hob with extractor over, space for American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, peninsular island unit with breakfast bar, architectural radiators, wood effect flooring and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights and three Velux windows plus bi-folding doors to the rear patio and garden.
Glazed door to side.
Lounge - 5.47m x 3.94m (17'11" x 12'11") - Double glazed windows to front aspect with fitted shutters, radiator, wood effect flooring and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spot lights.
Glazed double doors opening to the Dining Room. Dining Room - 3.38m x 3.21m (11'1" x 10'6") - Open plan to Kitchen, radiator, wood effect flooring and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
First Floor - Landing - The spacious landing has a window to side, carpet to floor and a smooth coved ceiling with access to a part boarded loft.
Bedroom One - 4.28m x 3.71m (14'0" x 12'2") - Double glazed window to front with fitted shutters, two sets of built-in wardrobes, radiator, panelled feature wall, carpet to floor and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Bedroom Two - 3.78m x 3.46m (12'4" x 11'4") - Double glazed window to rear, built-in wardrobe, radiator, carpet to floor and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Bedroom Three / Study - 3.35m x 2.42m (10'11" x 7'11") - Double glazed window to front with fitted shutters, cupboard, radiator, carpet to floor and smooth ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Family Bathroom - Opaque window to rear, fully tiled, shower cubicle, panelled bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment fitted, LLWC, bidet, vanity wash hand basin, radiator, tiled flooring and smooth coved ceiling with sunken spotlights.
Exterior - Garaging & Parking - The front of the property has been landscaped and provides off road parking for two vehicles and has planted borders plus side access leading to the rear garden.
To the rear of the property is a detached garage with up and over door with power and lighting fitted, and additional driveway, providing off road parking for one vehicle, leading to the rear access lane.
Rear Garden - A particular feature of the property is the wonderful landscaped rear garden which has an array of specimen plants and trees and provides an abundance of colour throughout the year.
From the kitchen, there are steps that lead down onto the rear patio which provides a relaxed seating area which leads to a level lawn with manicured borders.
Travelling down the garden you reach an additional seating area plus a planted archway that leads to the rear section of the lawn which provides access to the garage and further outdoor garden space.
Important Notices - We wish to inform all prospective purchasers that we have prepared these particulars including text, photographs and measurements as a general guide.
Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. We have not carried out a survey or tested the services, appliances and specific fittings.
These particulars do not form part of a contract and must not be relied upon as statement or representation of fact.
Should you be successful in having an offer accepted on a property through ourselves, then there is an administration charge of £25 inc.
VAT per person (non-refundable) to complete our Anti Money Laundering Identity checks. Viewings - Strictly by appointment only through the selling agent Paul Mason Associates .
Value & comps
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