2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Wainsfield Villas, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex CM6

Situated in the attractive village of Thaxted, this characterful two bedroom semi-detached home offers accommodation over three floors, ample off-road parking and a generous rear garden backing onto open fields.

The ground floor includes a small entrance lobby, an open-plan living and dining room with a fireplace, built-in storage, exposed brickwork and timbers, and a kitchen. The first floor provides two well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom, with some areas requiring refurbishment. A separate staircase leads to a large storage room.

Outside, a block paved driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles. The rear garden is currently being landscaped and includes a patio, raised planter, lawn, pond and summerhouse, with pedestrian access to the side of the property.

Concrete footings are in place to the rear of the property for a full-width, single-storey extension. Building Regulations approval has previously been granted for this proposal. There may also be potential for further extension, subject to all necessary planning permissions and statutory approvals.

Entrance Lobby (1.7m x 1.3m (5'6" x 4'3"))

Entrance via timber door to front aspect, coat storage, ceiling mounted light fixture. Door to: Living Room.

Living/Dining Room (6.8m x 3.6m (22'3" x 11'9"))

Double glazed UPVC windows to front aspect, fireplace with log burner and brick hearth, exposed brickwork, inbuilt storage/display units, exposed timbers, space for dining table, wall mounted radiators, wall mounted light fixtures, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Kitchen (4.7m x 1.8m (15'5" x 5'10"))

Glazed UPVC door to rear aspect, frosted UPVC window to side aspect, various base and eye level units with granite effect worksurfaces over, integrated stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated double oven, electric four-ring hob with extractor fan overhead, wall mounted radiator, space for washing machine, splashback tiling, concrete floor, inset spotlights, various power points. Door to: Inner Hallway.

Inner Hallway (2.1m x 1.3m (6'10" x 4'3"))

Carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, stairs to first floor landing

First Floor Landing

Double glazed UPVC window to rear aspect, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture. Doors to: Family Bathroom, Bedroom One, Bedroom Two.

Bedroom One (3.5m x 2.7m (11'5" x 8'10"))

Double glazed UPVC window to front aspect with blinds, access to inbuilt wardrobes, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Bedroom Two (3.7m x 3.4m (12'1" x 11'1"))

Double glazed UPVC window to rear aspect, fireplace with brick hearth, wall mounted radiator, timber flooring, inset spotlights, various power points.

Family Bathroom (2.7m x 1.9m (8'10" x 6'2"))

Double glazed UPVC window to side aspect, four-piece suite, low level WC, UPVC bath with mixer tap & handheld shower attachment, wall mounted shower, wash hand basin, ceiling mounted spotlights.

Storage Room (4.1m x 2.1m (13'5" x 6'10"))

Accessed via a stairway from landing, Velux window to rear aspect, inbuilt storage shelves & cupboards, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted spotlight, various power points, restricted head height.

Gardens

To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden currently undergoing landscaping. A stone-paved patio leads to a raised planter, bordered by low-level brick and concrete walls, with pathways extending to either side towards the lawned garden.

A stepping-stone pathway continues through the lawn to a summerhouse positioned at the rear. In front of the summerhouse is a brick-enclosed pond with a gravelled surround, creating an attractive focal point. Accessed via French doors, the summerhouse offers a versatile space suitable for relaxation, entertaining or home working.

Pedestrian access is also available from the front of the property via a pathway running alongside the house. The garden is enclosed by timber panel fencing and enjoys an appealing outlook across the open fields beyond.

Parking

The property benefits from a block paved private driveway with parking for multiple vehicles.

Agents Notes

Concrete footings are in place to the rear of the property for a full-width, single-storey extension. Building Regulations approval has previously been granted for this proposal. There may also be potential for further extension, subject to all necessary planning permissions and statutory approvals.

Local Village

The Medieval market town of Thaxted is steeped in history and retains an abundance of character to this day. The town boasts three public houses, various restaurants, a bakery, petrol station and various independent shops. Some of the beautiful landmarks Thaxted has to offer include the stunning Guild Hall, Thaxted Parish Church, and John Webbs Windmill. Thaxted is approximately seven miles from the popular town of Saffron Walden and approximately six miles from the bustling market town of Great Dunmow.