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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · SS1 3LB
Listing removedReduced £25k (−3.7%) on 31 JulListed 162 days
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About
A beautifully appointed three bedroom semi detached character house situated in a highly sought after road within the popular 'Burges Estate'.
Only a short stroll to the seafront, Broadway shops and mainline railway station. This much loved family home has been extended and greatly improved throughout by the current owners.
The property boasts a wonderful 'open plan' Kitchen/Family Room- the real hub of the house.
Plus, benefits from a good size West backing garden and ample off street parking to front for multiple vehicles. Internal viewing is highly advised!
Entrance Porch Approached via hardwood front door with double obscured panels adjacent. Tiled flooring. Fitted coat hooks with storage shelf above. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Further hardwood front door with obscured glazed panels provides access to the: Entrance Hall Double obscured glazed window to side. Doors lead off to ground floor rooms.
Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Understairs storage cupboard. Wall mounted radiator. Wood effect Karndean flooring. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.
Lounge (4.85m x 3.45m (15' 11" x 11' 4")) Into bay. Large upc double glazed bay window unit to front with fitted plantation shutter. Wall mounted radiator.
Feature fireplace with stone hearth, tiled insert and slate slick chimney breast, inset log burner. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.
Open archway to rear provides access to the: Dining Room (4m x 3.56m (13' 1" x 11' 8")) Double glazed French doors to rear with full height double glazed windows adjacent provide access to the conservatory.
Engineered Oak flooring throughout. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling. Wall mounted designer radiator. Family Room/Kitchen (5.8m x 4.93m (19' 0" x 16' 2")) Overall size.
UPVC double glazed French doors leading on to rear garden. UPVC double glazed window to rear. Three obscure double glazed Velux roof lanterns. Double obscured glazed door to front leading to garage.
Kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level Shaker style cabinets incorporating a Quartz working surface. Inset one and half bowl Porcelain sink with mixer tap and drainer unit.
Space for free standing gas Range cooker with canopied extractor hood above, existing to remain. Space for American style fridge/freezer.
Space and plumbing for dishwasher and under cabinet wine cooler. Large central island unit incorporating breakfast bar with rolled edge wooden working surface.
Wood effect Karndean flooring throughout. High level skirting. Partially vaulted ceiling with recessed LED lighting.
Conservatory (3.12m x 2.95m (10' 3" x 9' 8")) UPVC double glazed bi folding doors to rear leading on to West backing garden.
Internal glazed bi folding wooden doors to side leading to kitchen/family room. Wood effect Karndean flooring. Vaulted ceiling. Cloakroom Double obscure glazed window to side.
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising low flush WC. And wash basin with mixer tap. Tiled walls. Garage/Utility Space (5m x 2.03m (16' 5" x 6' 8")) Up and over door to front.
Double obscured glazed door to rear leading to kitchen/family room. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dyer. Power and lighting. First Floor Landing Doors lead off to all rooms.
Large eve storage cupboard to side. Access to loft room via drop down hatch with fitted wooden ladders. High level skirting. Smooth plastered ceilings.
Bedroom One (3.94m x 3.45m (12' 11" x 11' 4")) UPVC double glazed window to front with fitted plantation shutter. Wall mounted radiator. Extensive range of fitted wardrobe units with shutter doors.
High level skirting. Smooth plastered ceiling with coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling. Bedroom Two (3.84m x 3.05m (12' 7" x 10' 0")) Plus extensive range of fitted wardrobe units.
UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking rear garden. Wall mounted radiator. Extensive range of fitted wardrobe units with sliding doors. High level skirting.
Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling. Bedroom Three (2.9m x 2.57m (9' 6" x 8' 5")) UPVC double glazed window to rear with fitted plantation shutter. Wall mounted radiator. High level skirting.
Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling. Shower Room UPVC double obscured glazed window to side with fitted plantation shutter.
Fitted with a beautiful three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash basin with mixer tap and enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted mixer, rainfall showerhead plus further adjustable showerhead.
Glass shower screen and door. Traditional towel rail. Tiled flooring. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lighting. Ceiling mounted extractor fan.
Storage cupboard to side. Loft Room Accessed via wooden drop down ladders. Velux window to rear. Access to eaves storage space. Rear Garden The property benefits from a good size.
West backing rear garden to rear which is mostly laid to lawn with paved patio area spanning the rear of the property. Raised decking area to side.
Raised sleeper borders with maturing trees and shrubs. Timber framed summer house/storage shed to rear. Soft play bark area with climbing frame.
Parking The property benefits from an extensive block paved driveway to front providing ample off street parking for multiple vehicles with raised beds.
Value & comps
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About 11, Marcus Avenue, Essex
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