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5 Bedroom detached house ● Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops ● £1,175,000
An immaculate spacious five bedroom modern home in this sought after village. Superb stylish German kitchen, three bathrooms. Including two en-suite, principle one being simply stunning. One of only five built in 2005, and the only property to have its own driveway and extensive off street parking
PLEASE NOTE OUR VENDORS HAVE FOUND A PROPERTY TO BUY CHAIN FREE SO CAN MOVE VERY QUICKLY
SUMMARY
Desire for a modern stylish family home, in a friendly diverse village community, short drive to a mainline station and walking distance to a highly regarded primary school? Move straight in? Then look no further.
Set in the sought after village of Wickham Bishops that is less than 15 minutes to be on the platform at Witham mainline station, 45 minute journey to London Liverpool Street. This home is a short walk to the village centre – including local convenience store/post office and public house, beauty salon, hairdressers, tennis club and, the much sought after Great Totham Primary School.
Our vendors will miss the convenience not only of the station and village but the nearby numerous walks and cycle routes into open countryside
ACCOMMODATION
One of only five homes built in 2005 by Crest Nicholson and the only property that benefits from an electric gated entrance and its own driveway, with off street parking for several vehicles. A spacious home, internally approximately 2528 sq ft. Why settle for second best?
Three reception rooms, utility and, at the rear, a capacious kitchen/diner with a recently installed high end TecLifestyle German Hacker kitchen. The quality and timeless style is hard to beat.
Five double bedrooms with three bathrooms, including two en-suite with the pinciple bedroom having a luxurious TecLifestyle Hansgrohe /Laufen En-suite wet-room with XXL rainmaker shower. A very stylish top end suite and finish.
Our vendors have ensured their home has ‘kept up with the times’ having been updated and meticulously maintained over the past 20 years. It puts to shame many new build properties at twice the price. Its modern contemporary finish and the high quality and style are without fault
GROUND FLOOR
Set well back from the road with its own driveway and electric gated entrance that leads to a generous driveway for several vehicles and a double garage to the rear.
Hard wearing and easy to clean Amtico flooring to the majority of the ground floor. The main entrance opens to a spacious light hallway with large cloak/storage cupboard to the rear. To the left are double doors leading into the sitting room with feature fireplace and bi-folding. Doors opening to the large patio area and perfect in summer months to bring ‘the outside’ in. To the right of the hall is a large reception room built as and currently used as a dining room. With the capacious kitchen / diner this room would be perfect as the children’s playroom. Down the hallway to the kitchen/diner, door to the left leads to cloakroom/WC and with two doors to the right, one being the utility, with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, the other the study that is currently used as a gym.
The kitchen/diner to the rear of the house wants for nothing. Careful thought and choice of high end material and products provides class and style. Integrated Neff appliances including induction hob, double oven and combi microwave and warming draw. Full size fridge and full size freezer are a family must. To the right of the kitchen is a large island. Great as a prep area that with bar stools doubles up as a breakfast bar. Bi-fold doors open onto the rear patio and west facing garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Five double bedroom. To the front right is the second bedroom with a range of built in wardrobes and updated en-suite shower room. To the right middle is the family bathroom. To the left front is the smallest double and large double, currently used as an office, to rear is the fourth double bedroom
The principle bedroom at the back is simply stunning reconfigured from the original layout with a spectacular and stunning en-suite bathroom and bank of fitted wardrobes. This is a light and spacious room with vaulted ceiling and double doors and juliette balcony overlooking the rear garden.
OUTSIDE
To the front and left is a very generous driveway that leads down to the double garage with electric doors. The EV charge point to remain, The west facing rear garden has been landscaped and leveled and, fitted with high quality artificial grass, that could be easily returned to lawn is desired. To left of the kitchen and rear of the sitting room is the main patio area. To the bottom right of the garden is a sturdy and quality built gazebo, perfect for alfresco eating late into the evening if desired. Relax in style with friends and family.
Beyond the rear fence are the village playing fields and tennis club
- WHATft S NEARBY
- The village of Wickham Bishops is a popular location within North Essex and the centre of an active community for all age groups. The village is well served by local amenities, notably the Church of St Bartholomew’s, village hall, library, One-Stop general store with Post Office, doctor’s surgery, two nearby Public Houses. There is also a sports field with a cricket club, football teams and tennis courts.The village is also home to an excellent Beavers, Cubs & Scout Group with great outdoor space. There is also a local riding school.15 minutes to be on the platform at Witham mainline station, 45 minute journey to London Liverpool Street.
- WITHIN EASY REACH
- The historic waterfront town of Maldon is a short 10 minute drive with a selection of supermarkets – including Tesco, Lidl and Aldi, local national stores and some individual boutique shops. There is also an abundance of eateries and take-away facilities. Just outside the village is Benton Hall Golf and Country Club with a selection of golfing facilities, a health and fitness centre, with superb indoor pool and in-house restaurant. The town of Witham is just 3 miles to the west offering a greater range of shops including supermarkets, together with its railway station providing a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 45 minutes. The nearby city of Chelmsford is just 9 miles to the south west providing a full and comprehensive range of commercial, shopping and entertainment amenities.This area, at the heart of North Essex, is well placed for numerous leisure activities including a number of golf clubs in the area, together with the River Blackwater to the east catering for a broad range of walking, bird watching and sailing pursuits. The area is also particularly well served for all levels of education; both private and state.The A12 north and south are within a 10 minute drive.
- SECONDARY SCHOOLS
- Wickham Bishops is within the catchment area for Chelmsford Grammar Schools, with a bus service from the village centre that also has a service to secondary / grammar schools in Southend, and Colchester. It’s a 20 minute drive to the Independent New Hall School at Boreham and the same to Holmwood House Independent School in ColchesterColchester Grammar Schools and the independent schools in Lexden, Colchester - Oxford House, Colchester High School, St Marys are all 20-25 minute drive. In nearby Maldon, Maldon Court Preparatory School is also only a 10-15 minute drive
- SERVICES
- TENURE – FreeholdLOCAL AUTHORITY - MaldonMains water, electric and drainage. Oil fired central heatingHigh Speed Internet, subject to subscription16 x Solar Panels fitted 2013 with 25 year guarantee and have 20 year £1000 credit annually to 2033 included totalling £9000 in value to homeowner to set against future electric bills.
- Property reference CWR080213376
- Council Tax Band G
- Tenure Freehold
- Broadband Check availability
- Energy rating C
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Nick Curtis
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Without a doubt there are two large driving forces for people moving to the area. The excellent range of private and state schools. The grammar schools annually top the league tables across the country. The range of private schools offer a more tailored education and are exceptionally well sought after. The second, being value for money, although, as the town grows, house prices within the area look to rise steadily within the coming years.
- £372,616 Average price paid Source: Land registry
- 1,572 Registered applicants with branch Source: Chewton Rose
- 5,119 Properties sold in last twelve months Source: Land registry
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The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
