3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM2 9EY
Sold STCListed 119 days
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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this established semi-detached family home provides well-proportioned accommodation, a driveway, garage/outbuilding and an enclosed rear garden, making it an excellent opportunity for families, downsizers or buyers looking to modernise a home to their own taste.
The ground floor accommodation is arranged around a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and a convenient cloakroom/WC.
The sitting room is positioned to the front of the home and provides a comfortable reception space, while the separate dining room sits to the rear and opens directly onto the garden, creating a pleasant setting for family meals and entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units and work surfaces, with a door providing access to the rear garden.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms, including two good-size double bedrooms and a third bedroom which could also work well as a home office or nursery.
A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation. Externally, the property enjoys a block paved frontage providing off-street parking, with a driveway leading to the garage/outbuilding.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio area, established planting and mature hedging, offering a good degree of privacy and outside space for families or keen gardeners.
Location Alder Drive is positioned within the popular Moulsham Lodge area of south Chelmsford, convenient for local shops, day-to-day amenities and nearby healthcare facilities.
The area is well placed for local schooling, with Moulsham Infant School and Moulsham Junior School and Moulsham High School located on Brian Close.
Chelmer Park is also nearby and offers extensive sports and leisure facilities including football pitches, netball and tennis courts, an outdoor gym and open green space.
Chelmsford city centre provides a wider range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and a mainline railway station, with services to London Liverpool Street taking around 35 minutes on average.
Value & comps
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