4 bed bungalow for sale

Chelmsford Road, Dunmow, Essex CM6

A beautifully proportioned family home offering generous and versatile accommodation, occupying a convenient location with open views towards the river Chelmer.

Description
Broxburn occupies a generous plot approaching half an acre with a detached double garage and offers well-balanced accommodation arranged over the ground floor, including four bedrooms and a selection of versatile loft rooms. The property is well presented with excellent potential for extension or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Originally dating back to 1938, the property has been extended in more recent years and is constructed with a softwood timber frame, finished with external render beneath a concrete tiled roof. The house is approached via a covered porch leading into an inviting entrance hall.

The principal reception room is a light and spacious living room, with a bay window to the front and French doors opening to the side garden. A feature fireplace with an open fire provides a focal point of the room.

To the rear, the open-plan kitchen and dining room equipped with traditional units, work surfaces, and a range of integrated appliances, including a double oven, a microwave, and a gas hob with extractor, are included. A feature red brick fireplace and built-in dresser finish the room.

Just off the kitchen is a utility room with fitted storage and space for appliances, with stairs rising to the first floor loft space. A rear porch provides additional access to the garden and connects to a shower room with W/C.

The bedrooms are to located together with the principal bedroom providing fitted wardrobes, and an en suite shower room. There are three further well-presented bedrooms on the ground floor. A family bathroom completes the ground floor, offering a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and W/C.

On the first floor, a trio of loft rooms provide excellent additional space. These rooms lend themselves perfectly to a home office, studio, or recreational use, subject to the necessary consents, with scope for further adaptation if desired.

Outside
The property sits sideways, back from the road and, enjoying a private position behind a generous driveway. A detached double garage sits to one side, featuring two up-and-over doors, power, lighting, a pitched roof offering useful overhead storage. A single side door provides access from the garden.

The driveway wraps around the side and rear of the property, providing ample parking for several vehicles.

To the rear, a paved patio area opens out onto a lawned garden. The gardens are well established, with a variety of mature trees, flowering shrubs, and planted beds, offering year-round interest. A greenhouse and timber shed provide useful space for gardening and storage.

All in around 0.47 of an acre.

Services
The property is connected to mains gas, water and electricity, with a private sewage treatment system in place.

Agents Note
Due to the property's 1930s timber-framed construction, some mortgage lenders may have restrictions against lending against the property. Many lenders will still consider properties like this on a case-by-case basis, often subject to the valuer’s comments. We would encourage interested buyers to speak with a member of the team who can provide guidance and help explore suitable lending options.

Local Authority
Uttlesford District Council
Council Tax Band: F
With improvement indicator

Location
Broxburn is set back in its plot accessed from Chelmsford road, connecting the market town of Great Dunmow and Barnston. Barnston is a small village with a village hall and is situated 2 miles south of the historic market town of Great Dunmow which provides a wide range of everyday amenities including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, and restaurants, along with health services and sports facilities

Further afield, Chelmsford lies approximately 12 miles to the south and offers extensive shopping and leisure facilities as well as a mainline rail service into London Liverpool Street (journey time from approximately 35 minutes).

The A120 is easily accessible from Barnston, providing direct access to Stansted Airport (approximately 8 miles) and connecting to the M11 (Junction 8) for access into London and Cambridge. The M25 is also within easy reach.

The area is well served by a choice of excellent schools. Local primary and secondary options are available in Great Dunmow and surrounding villages. The highly regarded Felsted School, an independent day and boarding school catering from ages 4 to 18, is approximately 5 miles away. Further notable schools in the wider area include King Edward VI Grammar School (kegs) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls, both in Chelmsford.

Square Footage: 2,448 sq ft

Acreage:
0.47 Acres

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