Old House Lane, Roydon

A large, detached and well-presented 1950's bungalow with glorious mature gardens in a quiet cul-de-sac just a short drive from Roydon Station and Marina.

Overall Description - This is a detached 1950's bungalow that was extended to add two more bedrooms in the 1960's and sits down a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the Essex village of Halls Green. This well-presented property now has four double bedrooms (one currently used as a dining room), a family bathroom, entrance hall, sitting room, conservatory, modern kitchen and utility - so there is plenty of well laid out living accommodation making it ideal, either as a family home - or for couples looking for a spacious bungalow to retire to. The gardens are a particular feature of this property as they are large, mature and well-stocked, so if you love gardening, this property could be for you. The property is set back from the lane by an attractive front garden which has a good-sized private driveway with plenty of parking and turning space. If you are looking to live in a more peaceful, rural location yet still be close to excellent local amenities and transport links, then viewing is highly recommended, so please call to arrange a visit at your convenience.

Location - This property sits down a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Halls Green which lies just outside the picturesque Essex village of Roydon. Roydon has the river Stort running though its centre with it's marina and riverside restaurant. It lies on the Stort Navigation System linking Bishops Stortford to the River Lea. The village has a village shop, post office, pharmacy, two pubs, Grade II Listed church (St Peters), village hall, cricket pitch, football club, tennis courts and Primary School. Roydon railway station is on the West Anglia main line linking Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The village is only a short drive from the shopping and other amenities of Harlow, Hoddesdon and Epping and is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, so ideal for keen cyclists or walkers.

Accommodation - From the driveway the front door leads into the:

Entrance Hall - 4.52m x 1.37m (14'10 x 4'6) - Dado rail with panelling beneath. Cloaks cupboard. Loft hatch: loft is part boarded and recently insulated. Radiator.

Sitting Room - 4.39m x 4.01m into bay (14'5 x 13'2 into bay) - Bay window to front. Fireplace with stone surround, mantel and hearth. TV aerial point. Radiator.

Kitchen - 4.47m x 3.23m (14'8 x 10'7) - Window to the rear. Kitchen units with quartz work-tops/splash-back, breakfast bar and inset sink unit. Double electric oven with microwave, electric hob and extractor above. Fitted fridge and dishwasher. Brick fireplace with Parkray multi-fuel burner. Storage cupboard with shelving. Tiled floor. Cupboard housing gas central-heating boiler. Radiator.

Conservatory - 3.48m x 2.87m (11'5 x 9'5) - Upvc construction on a brick base. Door to the side and sliding doors onto the patio. Tiled floor. Radiator. Double doors to:

Utility Room - 2.44m x 2.03m (8' x 6'8) - Upvc contruction on a timber base. Stainless steel sink unit with cupboard beneath. Space and plumbing for washing-machine and tumble-drier. Space for fridge/freezer. Tiled floor.

Bedroom One - 3.99m into bay x 3.78m (13'1 into bay x 12'5) - Accessed from the entrance hall. Bay window to front. Fitted wardrobes, bedside tables, storage cupboards and dresser. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.28m x 3.00m (10'9 x 9'10) - Window to rear overlooking the garden. Dado rail. Wooden parquet flooring.

Bathroom - 2.26m x 2.08m (7'5 x 6'10) - Panel bath with shower above and glass shower screen. Low-level WC. Wash-hand basin. Tiled walls. Wood-effect laminate flooring. Storage cupboard. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.43m x 2.82m (11'3 x 9'3) - Accessed via lobby off the kitchen. Window to front. Fitted wardrobes along one wall. Telephone point. Radiator.

Bedroom Four/Family Or Dining Room - 3.38m x 3.28m (11'1 x 10'9) - Window to rear. Dado rail. Radiator.

Outside - The bungalow has a large brick-paved driveway with plenty of space for parking and turning bordered by an attractive area of garden with mature trees and a path leading through a gateway and up to the property. A side gate leads around to the large, mature and well laid-out back garden. This has a patio area by the conservatory, a central lawn, well-stocked flowerbeds, mature trees (including two apples and a pear) and fruit bushes (raspberry, gooseberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant). A hedge separates off the bottom of the garden with a secluded patio area, brick BBQ and GREENHOUSE. GARDEN SHED.

Services And Other Information - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. PV Solar Panels on roof (supply house - not linked to grid). Gas central-heating (boiler approx. 4 years old). Upvc double-glazed windows (all except bedroom two). New soffits and fascias. Original parquet floor under carpets in hall and sitting room. Council Tax Band D.