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++ Last Home Available & Ready to Move Into ++ Situated in a cul de sac position with a southerly facing L shaped garden, plot 49 The Constable is a substantial family home of 1729 sq.ft.
With a stunning kitchen-dining family room running front to back of the home, a separate utility, study and a further sitting room with doors to the garden.
The generous master bedroom offers a dressing area and en suite, there are 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate shower.
The Constable is a wonderful four-bedroom home with accommodation across two floors and a wonderful 1729 square foot of internal space.
The ground floor comprises a dual aspect kitchen-family room, sitting room with doors to garden, home office, downstairs cloakroom, and utility room whilst the first floor has 4 double bedrooms, two with built in wardrobes, an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom, plus a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower.
Specification to include * Gas central heating * Five bar panel doors * Satin finish door furniture * UPVC double glazing * Soft close lemon grass kitchen Integrated kitchen including * High level oven * Gas hob and cooker hood * Fridge/freezer, * Washing machine and dishwasher * Floor tiling to kitchen * Built in wardrobe to main bedroom * Built in wardrobe to second bedroom to Danby, Constable, Constable A and Gainsborough house types only.
* Floor and wall tiling to Bathroom/en-suite * Roca sanitary ware * Heated Chrome towel rail * Inset ceiling lights to kitchen, bathroom & en-suite * Power and light to the garages * NHBC Cover The information provided in this brochure is intended as a general indication of the proposed development and floor layouts, CGI's and floorplans have been provided to Fenn Wright in good faith and all internal photos are of a previous Matthew Homes scheme.
The client operates a policy of continuous improvement and therefore reserves the right to alter or change any part of the development specification at any time.
These properties are offered subject to availability and illustrations are indicative only.
Matthew Homes Limited, is a privately owned housebuilder specialising in the construction of homes throughout the Southeast of England.
Established in 1976 Matthew Homes has been building homes for over 40 years and prides itself on building quality homes in a variety of locations that complement the tradition and character of each individual site.
Based in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, they operate throughout the Home Counties, into Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to the North, to the West in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and to the South into Kent & East/West Sussex.
Location Brantham is a popular village in the Babergh district of Suffolk, close to the River Stour and around 2 miles from Manningtree, where there are frequent rail services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
The village has many amenities, including a local Co-op, café, vet, children's play areas, a pre-school and Brooklands Primary School, which was rated 'Outstanding' in Early Years Provision by Ofsted in October 2022.
The village also benefits from a pub, the Brantham Bull, and St Michael's Church, a beautiful 14th Century building which was renovated in 2004.
The leisure centre is a community-interest company, providing a venue for football, bowls, netball, cricket, and tennis, and plays host to a number of events throughout the year.
The River Stour is just moments away and is popular with those looking to walk, paddle, fish, picnic or birdwatch.
Directions From our office proceed away from Manningtree Town Centre along Station Road.
Upon reaching the roundabout take the third exit towards Brantham passing under the railway bridge continuing over the next roundabout proceeding up Brantham Hill continuing along this road turning left into Slough Road where the property will be found on the left hand side.
Important Information Council Tax Band - tba Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - tba Our ref - rjh/sal Maintenance charge - Figure is estimated at £306 per annum Agents note - Please note the floorplan maybe handed, please speak to our sales consultants for further information.
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