Mountney Close, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4

A wonderful opportunity for a first-time buyer, a growing family, a young couple or even an investor. Through over 50 years, under the current ownership, this family home has been just that, however, grandchildren have grown up and it's time to downsize, hence bringing this three bedroom, semi-detached house to the market.


If we said this home had potential it would be an understatement... subject to planning... you could develop up into the loft (which has already flooring, walls and a window) and/or out at the back to add a first floor to the existing extension. Adding more bedrooms, making bedrooms larger, create a bigger bathroom and more.

Notwithstanding the potential, the home already boasts excellent living and sleeping spaces. A compact entrance hallway provides access to the living room, with a large bay window, to the front of the house... to the downstairs cloakroom and into the dining room, which sits in the centre of the house. The dining room opens up into kitchen which hosts a plethora of over and under cabinets, work tops and room for white goods. Off the kitchen is a shower room with toilet. The conservatory to the rear is a space of light and serenity.

There are three double bedrooms (one a small double) upstairs and the first floor accommodation is completed by a two piece bathroom. From the landing there is loft access to the fully boarded area with storage.

To the front of the house, the driveway is block-paved with room for two vehicles. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-maintained established shrubberies. At the bottom of the garden is a hidden shed and compost area.

So what about the railway line at the back of the house? In a very short space of time you don't really notice it's there. Come and view the house, stand in the kitchen, sit in the conservatory and have a meander around the garden and make your own judgement!

PROPERTY DETAILS
Lounge 3.15m x 4.86m (15' 11" x 10' 4")
Dining Room 2.52m x 3.91m (12' 10" x 8' 3")
Kitchen 3.58m x 6.04m (19' 10" x 11' 9")
Shower Room
Conservatory 3.26m x 3.01m (10' 8" x 9' 10")

Bedroom One 3.46m x 3.32m (10' 11" x 11' 4")
Bedroom Two 3.02m x 2.40m (9' 11" x 7' 11")
Bedroom Three 2.30m x 2.69m (8' 10" x 7' 7")
Bathroom 1.57m x 1.44m (5' 2" x 4' 9")

Boarded Loft Room
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing throughout

EPC Rating: 60 (D) Potential 82 (B)
Council Tax Band: C (£1,851.00 pa)

THE VILLAGE
Ingatestone is a village in Essex located between Brentwood and Chelmsford, ideally located for access to the A12 and M25. It benefits from excellent transport links, making it a viable option for commuters. The village is well-served by Ingatestone railway station, which offers direct services to London Liverpool Street, making the capital easily accessible for work or leisure. Bus routes also connect the village to nearby towns and cities, providing further commuting options. Ingatestone is conveniently located near the A12, offering straightforward road access to the M25, to London, Chelmsford, and beyond.

Schools: The Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, along with Ingatestone Infant School, are both rated as good and are conveniently located within the village. The Anglo European School, a secondary school, also enjoys a good rating.

Ingatestone might be a village, but it's far from lacking in amenities. You'll find a diverse range of shops, including local convenience stores like The Co-op and Budgens. When it comes to dining, the village offers a delightful array of restaurants. Whether you're in the mood for Italian, a hearty Indian meal or classic British fish and chips, there's something to suit every palate. For a drink, you can head to The Star Inn, The Bell, or The Lounge Wine Bar.

Interestingly, the oldest building in the village is the church, St. Edmund and St. Mary, which was built during the Norman times over 900 years ago. Also, Ingatestone High Street was one of the first conservation areas to designated in Essex in 1969.