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£375,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Gainsborough Drive, Lawford, CO11
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Detached house
4 bed
1 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Ultra-fast 940Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Lovely position overlooking a small green, across rooftops, to the Stour Estuary
  • A three/four bedroom detached home within walking distance of Manningtree station
  • Smart new kitchen, brilliantly designed, fitted in 2021
  • Garage conversion (2021) offering versatile additional accommodation
  • Off street parking
  • South facing rear garden
  • Four year old family bathroom
  • New doors and double glazing in 2019
  • Gas central heating system updated in 2021

Nestled in a charming corner of Manningtree, this exquisite three to four bedroom detached house boasts a picturesque location overlooking a small green, offering panoramic views across the rooftops to the serene Stour Estuary.

Enviably situated within strolling distance of Manningtree station, convenience meets elegance in this thoughtfully designed abode.

Step inside to discover the heart of the home - a smart new kitchen, expertly crafted and fitted in 2021, beckoning culinary creativity. The garage conversion, completed with finesse (also in 2021), provides versatile additional accommodation, ideal for a growing family or for entertaining guests.

Parking is solved with ease, courtesy of off-street parking, while the south-facing rear garden bathes in sunlight, creating a serene outdoor oasis. A modern family bathroom, just four years old, ensures comfort and style, while the charm of new doors and double glazing installed in 2019 adds a touch of contemporary allure.

Outside, this abode doesn't disappoint. The landscape is a blend of functionality and beauty, with the front laid to lawn and a driveway offering ample parking. Gated access at the side guides you effortlessly to the rear garden, where tranquillity awaits along with that breath-taking view. Enclosed by panel fencing, the south-facing rear garden invites relaxation in a setting of privacy and natural splendour, mostly laid to lush green lawn. The outdoor space is a canvas for outdoor dining, playtime with children, or simply basking in the sun's warm embrace.


This splendid property encapsulates the perfect harmony of practical convenience and idyllic charm, offering a lifestyle of both comfort and sophistication in a location steeped in natural beauty and historical significance.


EPC Rating: C

Rooms

Hallway 4.62m x 1.85m (15ft 1in x 6ft)
Approached via a newly installed composite entrance door with half high glazing and two adjacent windows, the spacious entrance hall has vinyl tile flooring underfoot and carpeted stairs leading up to the first floor. On your left-hand side you'll find the fourth bedroom/study and on the right hand side the superbly appointed kitchen. Up half a flight of stairs and you'll arrive at the living room on your right hand side. Beneath the stairs is the ground floor cloakroom.

Kitchen 3.40m x 2.76m (11ft 1in x 9ft)
Superbly appointed with engineered oak flooring, low profile square edge work surface and white gloss laminate fronted soft-closing cupboards and draws beneath an aluminium upstand and matching wall mounted cabinets. The standout feature of this brilliant culinary space is the view framing a panoramic snapshot of the Stour estuary and Suffolk. Washing up does not get much better than this. Beneath the counter you will find plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and an integral Blomberg dishwasher. The chef in you will be catered for by the Neff four ring induction hob sat beneath an extractor hood, and, to the left-hand side of this is a double eye Level Neff electric oven and combination microwave oven. An integral tall standing fridge freezer completes the specification of this kitchen and you will also find the Logic wall mounted gas fired boiler here.

Living Room
(4.79 m reducing two 2.94 meters by 5.43 meters reducing two 3.29 meters) This South facing reception is naturally illuminated all day long via French doors at the rear beside an adjacent window. The living area is carpeted with recesses between the ornate fireplace and as you move to the dining area you will find attractive grey wood laminate flooring underfoot.

Fourth Bedroom / Study / Playroom 3.40m x 2.39m (11ft 1in x 7ft 10in)
Forming the majority of a recent garage conversion (2021) this versatile space to the ground floor offers an additional bedroom, study, office or playroom - flexible for your family's needs. There is a window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden (south facing) and this double room is also carpeted.

Cloakroom 1.98m x 0.81m (6ft 5in x 2ft 7in)
Grey vinyl tile flooring continues from the hallway into the cloakroom which features WC, hand wash basin, tiled splash back and extractor fan.

Landing 2.99m x 1.84m (9ft 9in x 6ft)
This carpeted split level first floor galleried landing features a window to the side elevation letting in plenty of natural light. It is here that you will access the family bathroom, the second bedroom to the front of the house and (up five stairs to) the first and third bedrooms. Carved in to the ceiling is access to the loft via hatch with pull down ladder.

First bedroom 4.22m x 3.46m (13ft 10in x 11ft 4in)
A spacious first bedroom fitted with grey wood laminate flooring with large window (South facing) to the rear elevation letting in plenty of natural light. Here you will also find a double-sized shelved airing cupboard housing the insulated hot water tank.

Second bedroom 3.37m x 3.43m (11ft x 11ft 3in)
The second carpeted double bedroom is found at the front of the home with standout feature of a box bay window to the front elevation with a sensational outlook of the Stour estuary that continues all the way to the Suffolk coastline. This panoramic view is a beauty to behold.

Third bedroom 2.95m x 2.18m (9ft 8in x 7ft 1in)
The bedroom found at the back of the home is also carpeted and has a Velux style window (South facing).

Front Garden
Laid to lawn with driveway and gated access at the side leading you through to the rear garden. Up and over door providing access to a storage area retained from the conversion of the garage. Also featuring that great view!

Rear Garden
Enclosed with panel fencing the South facing rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn.

Parking - Off street

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