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Guide Price £390,000 - £400,000 This well-maintained three-bedroom mid-terrace home, positioned in the quiet and tucked-away setting of Dobsons Close, just off Daws Heath Road in Rayleigh.
Set across two floors and measuring approximately 860 sq ft, the property offers a practical layout ideal for first-time buyers, young families, downsizers or investors.
The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, convenient WC, a fitted kitchen and a generous lounge/diner opening directly onto the rear garden.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a flexible third bedroom/study, a family bathroom and useful landing storage.
Externally, the home enjoys a private rear garden with a paved patio, raised planter and lawn area, creating a manageable outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
The setting is peaceful, while still being well placed for local shops, green spaces, schools, Rayleigh town centre and transport links Room Measurements Lounge/Diner: 18'6" x 15'1" Kitchen: 9'7" x 8'10" WC: 6'3" x 3'4" Bedroom One: 14'0" x 9'6" Bedroom Two: 13'6" x 8'10" Bedroom Three / Study: 9'1" x 6'3" Bathroom: 7'0" x 6'3" Total Floor Area: Approximately 860 sq ft Interior The home opens via a storm porch into a welcoming entrance hall, with stairs to the first floor and access to the ground floor WC.
To the rear, the spacious lounge/diner provides an inviting open-plan setting for both relaxing and entertaining, with room for seating and dining furniture, plus sliding doors opening directly onto the garden.
The front-facing kitchen is fitted with wood-effect units, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and space for appliances, with a large window allowing plenty of natural light.
Upstairs, the landing leads to three bedrooms, a family bathroom and useful storage. The main bedroom is a bright double, while the second bedroom offers further comfortable accommodation.
The third bedroom is currently arranged as a study, making it ideal for home working or use as a nursery, dressing room or single bedroom.
The family bathroom is modern and well finished, featuring marble-effect tiling, bath with shower screen, WC, vanity basin and chrome heated towel rail Exterior The rear garden is a strong feature of the home, offering a private and manageable outdoor space.
Immediately from the lounge/diner is a paved patio area, ideal for outdoor seating and summer dining, with a raised planter beyond and a lawned section leading towards the rear boundary.
Fenced borders provide privacy, while a rear gate offers useful access.
The garden presents a great opportunity for buyers wanting a low-maintenance outdoor area with scope to further landscape or personalise.
To the front, the property sits within a quiet residential close with a pleasant approach and parking available within the close Location Dobsons Close is a peaceful turning just off Daws Heath Road, offering a quiet residential setting while remaining conveniently placed for everyday amenities.
The property is situated close to local shops and services, with Rayleigh town centre also within easy reach for a wider selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Green spaces nearby include King George’s Park, while the wider Rayleigh area offers access to local countryside and woodland walks.
Rayleigh railway station provides links towards London Liverpool Street, making the location well suited for commuters.
The property is also well placed for access to the A127, connecting towards Southend, Basildon, Chelmsford and surrounding areas School Catchments Families are well served by a selection of nearby schools, including Wyburns Primary School, Rayleigh Primary School and The FitzWimarc School
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