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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM1 7AX
Sold STCListed 232 days
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GUIDE PRICE: £300,000 - £325,000 LOCATION Situated in the sought after parish of Broomfield to the north of Chelmsford's city centre is this delightful grade II listed cottage.
Broomfield offers a range of local amenities and local primary and secondary schooling as well as being on a bus route to the Hospital and both of Chelmsford's grammar schools.
OVERVIEW OF ACCOMMODATION Being offered to the market with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN, is this grade II listed, four bedroom cottage.
The accommodation is spread over three floors and offers a wealth of exposed beams and character throughout.
The ground floor accommodation comprises of an entrance lobby, a lounge with brick feature fireplace, stairs rising to the first floor and access to the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage cupboards and space for a variety of appliances with the rear door giving access to a shared courtyard.
The first floor landing provides access to bedrooms two, three, four and the family bathroom, as well as access to the second floor, where the principal bedroom can be found with a useful storage cupboard.
The first floor family bathroom comprises of a panelled bath with shower over, low level Wc, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.
The three first floor bedrooms offer exposed beams, with bedroom four having a storage cupboard which also houses the gas combination boiler.
Externally, there is a shared rear courtyard, as well as an enclosed garden. (please note that the enclosed garden is not directly accessible from the property and can be found opposite).
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DISCLAIMER - With approximate measurements these particulars have been prepared in good faith by the selling agent in conjunction with the vendor(s) with the intention of providing a fair and accurate guide to the property.
However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations, all interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.
No tests or checks have been carried out in respect of heating, plumbing, electric installations or any type of appliances which may be included
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