CHAIN FREE - High Street, Roydon, Essex

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive CHAIN FREE home in a prime central village location that sits within close proximity of amenities, including local shops, post office, two public houses, regarded primary school and main-line station serving London Liverpool Street. (Approx. 33 minutes)

Believed to date from the early 19th century, this characterful Grade ll Listed property forms part of a terrace of former industrial cottages, that has a significant presence in Roydon’s High Street scene.
Set over three floors, the house gives little away from the outside, however the accommodation is both well-proportioned and impeccably presented. Having been in the same family ownership for around 40 years, the property has been carefully refurbished to provide a delightful and stylish turn-key home for an incoming buyer.

The Property - The accommodation is set over three floors and can be entered either by the front door or, for convenience, from the rear where the parking and garage is located.

There is Upvc double glazing to the rear elevation, whilst the original Crittall windows, with secondary glazing installed, remain to the front, defining the character of the building. Gas central heating via radiators feature throughout and there is a brand new kitchen, contemporary bathroom and guest cloakroom. Brand new carpets have been laid to the living/dining room, bedrooms and stair cases, whilst the kitchen, bathroom and utility areas have been tiled.

Accommodation -

Living/Dining Room - 6.97m x 3.85m (22'10" x 12'7") - The solid timber front door opens to a truly spacious open-plan living/dining room. From here a staircase takes you up to the first floor. Two radiators. Dual aspect windows to front and rear provide plenty of natural light.

Lobby - Rear lobby with Upvc double glazed door and sidelight opening to outside. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to kitchen and door off to:

Guest Cloakroom/W.C - Modern suite comprising a low flush w.c, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below, tiled floor and extractor fan.

Kitchen - 3.65m x 2.14m (11'11" x 7'0") - The brand new kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary granite worksurfaces and tiled splash-backs. Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. There is a built-in electric oven/grill with five ring gas hob above and a brushed steel illuminated extractor canopy over. Spaces are open and ready for a tall fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Concealed ‘Worcester’ gas fired condensing boiler. Built-in shelving. Tiled floor. Double glazed window to rear aspect.

First Floor - Landing with staircase continuing up to the second floor. Airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder. Radiator.

Bedroom - 3.87m x 3.42m (12'8" x 11'2") - Secondary glazed window to front. Radiator. Double doors to recessed wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom - 2.86m x 2.08 (9'4" x 6'9") - Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Recessed wardrobe cupboard.

Bathroom - 2.17m x 2.13m (7'1" x 6'11") - Contemporary white suite: Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and hand held attachment. Over bath shower with large shower head and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below and counter top. Low flush w.c. with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls and complementary floor tiles. ‘Velux’ style window.

Second Floor - Small landing with doors to top floor bedrooms.

Bedroom - 3.39m x 3.87m (11'1" x 12'8") - Low level secondary glazed window to front. Radiator. Double doors to recessed wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom - 3.09m x 2.92m (10'1" x 9'6") - ‘Velux’ style window to rear. Radiator. Recessed storage/shelving.

Exterior - The terrace of properties have an attractive facade, with wide archway for vehicular access to the rear of the building where the parking and garage can be found.

Rear Garden - The courtyard garden has been recently landscaped and designed for ease of maintenance, with a modern stone tiled patio, ideal for alfresco dining during the warmer months. Free standing bin store. A rear gate takes you out to the parking area, where there is a clearly marked, allocated parking space for No. 29.

Garage - The garage is situated en-bloc to the rear of the building. It is the last one, nearest the wall on the right hand side.

Services - Mains services connected: Mains drainage, electricity and mains gas. Gas fired combination boiler for domestic hot water and radiators. Appliances untested.
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Agents Note - The Residents Association run their own management company, Alphaquake Ltd. Each household contributes to the cost of maintaining and upkeeping the communal areas,. The cost is currently £30 per month. This pays for outside lighting, maintenance, gardening, C.C.T.V and any repairs, clearing of guttering etc. to the common areas.