£500,000

3 bed detached house for sale

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Freehold

Guide price

£500,000

3 bed detached house for sale

Brabant Road, North Fambridge, Chelmsford CM3

3 beds
2 baths
2 receptions

Key Information

Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
F

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • North Fambridge 0.5 miles
  • Cold Norton Primary School 1.9 miles
  • Ashingdon Primary Academy 1.9 miles
  • Hockley 2.8 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Freehold
  • Extended Bungalow on a Large Plot
  • Potential to Extend /Remodel (Subject to Planning)
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Detached, Versatile Annexe
  • Integrated Double Garage and Off-Street Parking
  • Quiet Popular Private Road
  • Walk to Local Gastro Pub
  • Stunning Walks Along the Crouch Estuary
  • Studio View of the River
  • Roof Repairs Made in Spring 2024
~ Fantastic Opportunity in an Outstanding Location~

An opportunity to purchase a generously proportioned bungalow which has been more than doubled in size since 1970, positioned on a large plot, in a popular village location. The property is in need of some restoration and modernisation. Alternatively, it could provide a building plot for the construction of a new dwelling or lend itself to an extension above the original building (subject to planning). The house is located along a private road in the affluent village of North Fambridge, Essex, near the stunning Crouch estuary with its beautiful scenery, walks, renowned pub and yacht club. “Swatchways”, the name of the property, is a nautical term, reflecting the owners’ love of sailing on the nearby waters.

Step inside Swatchways, into a generous entrance hall leading to the third bedroom, cloakroom, and spectacular, partially vaulted living/ dining room. The living room has full height sliding doors on two sides which look out onto both the private internal courtyard and the 130’ rear garden, making it a light and airy space. The living room is separated from the dining room by a woodburning stove and above the dining area, the ‘studio’ can be found. The architect who lived here and designed the substantial extension to the original house, worked from this upper space whilst enjoying the far-reaching views of the river and beyond. The living/dining room provides access to the kitchen and out, through a separate door to the inner courtyard. This additional outdoor area provides a quiet and private space for informal outdoor dining. The inner hallway leads on from the kitchen to the principal bedroom, enjoying the privacy of the courtyard. A further bedroom, bathroom, shower room, utility cupboard, boiler cupboard and large storage cupboard can be found along the hallway in addition to the internal access to the double garage.

Step outside to the rear garden, where a peaceful oasis awaits the vision of a new owner. The property benefits from a brick-built and rendered two room ‘annexe’ to the side of the main garden which could be converted for a number of purposes or replaced with a larger building at the bottom of the garden (subject to planning). This existing ‘annexe’ requires some repairs, principally to the rooflight and door. Swatchways boasts off-street parking for several cars/a boat and has a generous integral double garage with electric doors for added convenience.

Desirably situated in the sought-after village of North Fambridge, Swatchways is approximately 0.5 miles (a 15 minute walk) from North Fambridge train station which provides trains to London. Other amenities within the village include a sought-after gastro pub “The Ferryboat Inn”, renowned marina and pleasant country walks along the Crouch estuary. The larger town of South Woodham Ferrers and the City of Chelmsford are a short distance away by car with their multiple shopping and schooling facilities.

Council Tax Band: F (Maldon District Council)
Tenure: Freehold

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