5 bedroom detached house for sale

A superb five bedroom detached house with a double garage and scope for further extension/re-development (subject to planning permission)



Description

The house was originally a bungalow built in 1932, as part of a small holding which has been extended over the years by the current owners who purchased the property in 1987.
The plot itself is unique and may have potential for re-development in several ways, subject to planning permission.

Internally you're greeted by a porch leading onto a spacious hallway with all rooms leading off it. The kitchen sits to the front of the house and contains a dining area.
There is a downstairs wc, a study and utility room. At the back of the house is the large reception room with patio doors leading on to the garden.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms (four of which are doubles) and two bathrooms, both with power showers. Three of the bedrooms are dual aspect with the principal bedroom further benefitting from a walk in wardrobe. The loft is well insulted and can be accessed via a hatch on the landing.

Externally there is a two storey double garage complete with power and an electric roller shutter offering plenty of storage space with the option to convert to a work from home area or annexe (subject to planning permission.) There is also a separate garage which is used as a workshop with power and lighting and fitted bench plus a further garden tool shed.

The garden contains a spacious patio area with the remainder laid to lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and trees. To the rear is an additional piece of land currently utilised as a vegetable patch.

Location

Close by are the market towns of Waltham Abbey (1 mile) and Epping (5 miles), both of which have an excellent range of shops to meet everyday needs. The area is particularly well served by communications. Junction 26 of the M25 (London orbital motorway) is at Waltham Abbey and is just under two miles away. Waltham Cross railway station is on the West Anglia Main Line offering links to Liverpool Street is under 30 minutes.

Alternatively, the London Underground system can be joined at Theydon Bois (5 miles) Epping (5 miles) or Loughton (6 miles) all of which are on the Central Line.

The ancient woodland of Epping Forest is on almost on your doorstop offering a vast array for outdoor activities including it's network of over 100 miles of bridleways.

For eateries, The Queens Head McMullen pub is 0.3miles away offering freshly cooked pizzas. The Horsehoes pub is 1.4 miles away and is a popular country pub serving gastro food, also popular for its Sunday roasts.

For other leisure activities, Lee Valley White Water Centre can be reached in just over two miles away offering a range of activities such as white water rafting, canoeing and paddleboarding. If you prefer to exercise indoors, Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre is 0.5 miles away.

There are several well regarded schools locally including both and independent. For primary schools, Upshire Primary is 0.9 miles and High Beech Primary is just under 2 miles away. For secondary schools, King Harold is 0.1 miles, Goffs is 2.7 miles, Bancrofts is 6.2 miles and Chigwell is 7 miles.

All distances above are approximate.