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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM8 3NA
Sold STCListed 431 days
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About
Please quote reference MS1119 for all enquiries.
Set in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Wickham Bishops, this distinctive three-bedroom semi-detached home offers approximately 1,378 sq ft of characterful and versatile accommodation, combining generous proportions with an abundance of period-style features.
From the moment you step inside, the individuality of the property becomes apparent.
Exposed timber beams, attractive wood flooring, exposed brickwork and statement lighting create a warm and characterful interior quite unlike a typical modern home.
The ground floor provides a series of interconnected living spaces offering plenty of flexibility for everyday life and entertaining.
The principal living area features exposed ceiling timbers and leads through towards the dining area, where further exposed beams and brickwork create a particularly atmospheric setting.
A striking cast-iron spiral staircase forms a distinctive centrepiece to the accommodation.
The generous kitchen/diner continues the character of the house, with extensive cabinetry, dark granite work surfaces, a traditional range-style cooker, Belfast-style sink, substantial stone flooring and exposed ceiling beams.
There is ample room for informal dining and seating, making this a wonderfully sociable space at the heart of the home.
Upstairs are three double bedrooms, providing excellent accommodation for families, guests or those requiring space to work from home.
The principal bedroom benefits from fitted storage and its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, which features a freestanding roll-top bath and striking monochrome flooring.
Outside, the property enjoys a private and established rear garden, surrounded by mature greenery which creates a pleasantly secluded setting.
A substantial summer house provides valuable additional space and lends itself to a variety of uses, including a home office, studio, hobby room or garden retreat.
To the front, the property benefits from off-street parking, while solar panels provide a further practical feature.
Wickham Bishops is a highly regarded Essex village, valued for its attractive surroundings and strong sense of community.
The nearby towns of Witham and Maldon provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and everyday amenities, while Witham mainline railway station offers direct services into London Liverpool Street.
Offering character, generous accommodation and a desirable village setting, this is a wonderfully individual home that deserves to be experienced in person.
Council Tax Band: D Local Authority: Maldon District Council Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: D Guide Price- £550,000- £600,000
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About Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, CM8 3NA
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