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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM1 4YB
Sold STCListed 277 days
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**** GUIDE PRICE: £500,000 - £525,000 **** This beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home is nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Newlands Spring area and offers spacious, versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living.
The property is set within a popular, family-friendly residential location, conveniently positioned close to a wide range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets and cafés, as well as well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
Chelmsford City Centre is just a short drive away, providing an excellent selection of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, while commuters benefit from superb transport links via Chelmsford mainline railway station with fast and direct services to London Liverpool Street, alongside easy access to surrounding towns and major road networks.
Internally, the ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with a downstairs cloakroom, and a selection of bright and airy reception rooms offering flexible living space.
The main lounge, located to the front of the property, features an attractive electric fireplace and opens through to the dining room, which in turn leads via oak bi-fold doors to a versatile second reception room enjoying pleasant views and direct access to the rear garden.
The modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed with an extensive range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar, electric hob, oven and grill, and space for additional freestanding appliances.
To the first floor, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from fitted wardrobes, providing ample storage.
The accommodation is further enhanced by a contemporary family bathroom and a separate shower room.
Externally, the home enjoys a well-maintained and private rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining.
To the front, there is a driveway providing off-road parking and access to a garage/workshop with light and power connected, as well as pedestrian access from the rear garden.
Palmer and Partners highly recommend an early viewing to fully appreciate the space, presentation and location of this impressive family home.
Entrance Hall Downstairs Cloakroom Lounge 3.5 x 4.1 Dining Room 2.9 x 2.9 Second Reception Room 2.6 x 2.7 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.4 x 2.4 First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 3.5 x 3.1 Bedroom 2 2.9 x 3.1 Bedroom 3 3.1 x 2.2 Bedroom 4 2.3 x 2.5 Bathroom Shower Room Garage
Value & comps
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