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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CM2 9RB
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GUIDE PRICE £850,000-£900,000 Set behind a gated driveway, this wonderful detached family home occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.3 acres (stls) and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property with both immediate comfort and exciting future potential.
Offered with no onward chain, the home combines spacious accommodation with excellent scope to extend or reconfigure, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The property is ideally positioned on Baddow Road , within walking distance of Chelmsford City Centre .
Residents benefit from easy access to local shops, parks and amenities, including the nearby Vineyards Shopping Centre , as well as excellent transport links and the property falls within the catchment of well-regarded local and grammar schools.
Upon entering, a spacious and welcoming hallway immediately sets the tone, with the staircase serving as a striking focal point.
The ground floor offers a well-proportioned kitchen with direct access to the rear garden, a large dual-aspect lounge featuring patio doors opening onto the garden, a further versatile reception room ideal as a playroom or study, and a convenient ground floor WC.
The first floor continues to impress with a generous landing leading to three spacious bedrooms.
The principal bedroom is particularly large and benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a substantial family bathroom.
Outside, the rear garden is a true highlight, enjoying views over the bowling green and featuring a large patio, expansive lawn and established borders.
Additional benefits include a garden office with power, a further double garage suitable for a workshop or potential annexe space, and ample driveway parking to the front.
This impressive detached home presents a rare opportunity to secure a substantial plot in a highly convenient Chelmsford location.
Offering generous accommodation, excellent outdoor space and significant potential to extend or enhance (subject to planning), the property is ideally suited to families and buyers seeking a long-term home with scope to add value.
With no onward chain, gated driveway parking and easy access to the city centre, schools and transport links, this is a home that truly combines lifestyle, location and future opportunity.
EPC Rating: D
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