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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CM8 1DS
Listing removedReduced £15k (−2.5%) on 23 JulListed 198 days
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About
Set within the catchment for Chipping Hill primary school, is this stunning five bedroom link-detached home.
The property has been fully refurbished throughout and been finished to a high specification offering a beautifully bespoke kitchen, two reception rooms, modern bathroom and en suite and landscaped rear garden.
On entering this impressive home there is a newly fitted composite door to the front leading into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall.
The entrance hall seamlessly opens into a versatile reception room which has a double glazed window to the front and double internal doors leading into the living room.
The stunning open plan living space has two large double glazed windows to the rear aspect and double glazed bi-fold doors leading to the landscaped rear garden.
The bespoke kitchen made and fitted by Herringbone House is a beautiful example of a handcrafted kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a two bowl butler sink inset to an extensive Quartz worktop incorporating a breakfast bar.
The bespoke wall and base units offer a range of cupboards and drawers, integrated wine cooler and double Neff oven with a six ring Miele induction hob, integrated dishwasher, double pantry cupboard.
There is a cloakroom comprising WC and wash hand basin.
Amtico flooring set in a Herringbone style runs throughout the ground floor and the property has new double glazed doors and windows throughout with bespoke, fitted shutters.
The first floor landing gives access to all five bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one has built-in wardrobes and a door through to the newly fitted en-suite which has been finished to a high standard and comprises a WC, vanity wash hand basin and a walk-in double shower cubicle with feature marble wall.
The remaining bedrooms all have fitted wardrobes and double glazed windows with bedroom five making an ideal work from home space.
The beautifully presented bathroom has a modern four piece suite comprising a large bath with central mixer tap, WC, vanity wash hand basin and a corner shower cubicle.
Outside The property has off road parking to the side with a single garage having an up and over door.
There is side pedestrian access leading to the rear garden which has been landscaped throughout and is laid with a porcelain tiled patio with a variety of seating areas.
The remainder of the garden is laid to artificial lawn and there is a personnel door to the rear leading to the garage.
Location Witham has a busy High Street complemented by a choice of supermarkets, banks, shops, bars and restaurants as well as a choice of schools and as previously mentioned is in the catchment for Chipping Hill primary school.
There are recreational facilities offered at the Witham Leisure Centre and Benton Hall Golf & Country Club.
The town's railway station serves London's Liverpool Street Station, the journey taking some 45 minutes.
In addition, the town is by-passed by the A12 trunk road providing access to the excellent Grammar and other schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.
To the north there is access to the A120 trunk road which is dualled west of Braintree, significantly reducing the travel time to Stansted Airport and the M11 motorway.
Directions Please use the postcode CM8 1DS for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - F Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - C Ref - WIT260010/gh
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About 25, Elgar Drive, Essex
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