3 bedroom semi-detached house

ROSE BUSH COTTAGE is a charming 3 bedroom semi-detached period cottage which has been subject to some high quality updating and extending over the past few years. The cottage is not listed and has both sealed unit double glazing and part secondary glazing with blinds to the windows and solid wood oak doors throughout.

Accommodation comprises a front door opening to a double reception room with solid oak flooring to the right hand sitting area with a large Inglenook fireplace which houses a multi-fuel burning stove. A step leads up to the other sitting area again with a brick fireplace (currently sealed) with wooden mantle. A door leads to the 22ft kitchen/dining room with stairs to the first floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a Rangemaster gas cooking range with extractor fan over, a Hotpoint washing machine and dishwasher. Integrated appliances include a tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. There is butler sink inset to granite worktops and a breakfast bar. A high quality conservatory with fitted blinds and bi-folding doors to the garden serves as a lovely dining room. There is underfloor heating to the kitchen and the conservatory.

The first floor landing is light and bright with a light tunnel and leads to the bathroom and 3 bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom has a good range of fitted wardrobes, secondary glazing and fitted black-out blinds. The 2 other bedrooms are both of a good size and also have fitted wardrobes. The bathroom has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard with underfloor heating and comprises both a bath with shower attachment and a large walk-in shower. There is a wash basin inset to a vanity unit and a large storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE, the property is approached via a part paved and part shingled driveway allowing parking for up to 3 cars with a small front garden area. A side gate leads to the rear gardens which measures approx. 65ft deep x 41ft wide, very stylishly designed commencing with a paved terrace and pathway with well stocked floral borders and a raised terrace. The main garden area is lawned with an abundance of plants and ornamental trees and a raised decked area with sunken lighting leads to the office/gym (12’5 x 12’5) which is well insulated and has light and power allowing for electric heating. There are 2 further garden sheds to the rear.

QUENDON is a popular Essex village situated broadly equidistant between the market town of Bishop’s Stortford (6 miles) and Saffron Walden (6 miles). The larger villages of Stansted and Newport, both about 3 miles distant provide a range of facilities, including schools, shops etc. Key stage 1 & 2 school can also be found in the next village of RICKLING GREEN which is within walking distance. Bishop’s Stortford provides a more comprehensive range of amenities. Mainline railway stations can be found at Stansted (incorporating the Stansted Express and Bishop’s Stortford with regular services to London (Liverpool Street). Access to the M11 is on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford.