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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Gainsborough Drive, Lawford, CO11

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,024 sq ft

95 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • A three/four bedroom detached home built in 1983 with partial views of the river Stour shoreline from the first floor
  • Tandem driveway for two cars plus detached garage
  • South facing, two tier rear garden with terrace
  • Ground floor study or fourth bedroom with shower room nearby
  • Dual aspect full depth living and dining room
  • Gas boiler installed two years ago with eight years warranty remaining
  • Electrical upgrade in 2019 including new consumer unit
  • Outstanding position for Manningtree station

Description

Set within a quiet residential close in Lawford, this detached family house was constructed in 1983 and offers balanced internal space of approximately 1,023 sq ft alongside practical parking, a garage and a south facing rear garden.

A central pathway rises gently from the road to the front door, with lawned frontage and planted borders framing the approach. Alongside the house, a tandem driveway accommodates two vehicles before reaching the detached garage, while gated side access links through to the rear garden.

Inside, the entrance hall forms a practical hub to the ground floor, with borrowed light from the glazed front door and a staircase leading to the first floor. The principal living space stretches from front to back, arranged to create defined seating and dining areas, with garden doors opening directly onto the terrace. Dual aspects allow daylight to pass through the room throughout the day, making it a versatile space for everyday use or hosting.

To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of timber effect units paired with dark worktops and tiled splashbacks, complemented by durable tiled flooring. A window above the sink and a glazed door provide garden access and natural ventilation, while the layout leaves room for future adjustment should buyers wish to modernise over time.

Also on the ground floor is a useful additional room positioned off the hallway, currently suited to working from home or guest accommodation, with the benefit of proximity to the shower room. The shower room itself is fitted with a cubicle, WC and basin and includes a window to the front elevation, adding flexibility for visiting family or multi generational living.

Upstairs, the landing links three bedrooms and the main bathroom. The first bedroom is positioned to the rear and enjoys a southerly aspect over the garden, along with mirrored sliding wardrobes providing built in storage. A second double bedroom and the third bedroom both benefit from elevated outlooks across the Stour estuary toward the Suffolk coastline, adding a distinctive sense of openness beyond the immediate neighbourhood. The third bedroom also incorporates a cupboard set over the stairs, making efficient use of space.

The family bathroom serves the first floor and includes a panelled bath with tiled surround, wash basin and WC, with a frosted window for light and ventilation.

Externally, the rear garden is laid out across two levels, with a paved terrace running along the back of the house creating space for outdoor dining and seating. Brick retaining walls shape the lower area, while steps rise to a lawned section bordered by fencing and raised planting beds. The overall design balances usable grass with easy maintenance, and the southerly orientation allows the garden to catch the sun through much of the day.

Practical upgrades and reassurance for buyers include gas central heating served by a boiler installed two years ago and still under warranty, electrical works completed in 2019 with a new consumer unit, double glazing installed throughout with FENSA certification, fibre to the cabinet broadband availability, metered mains water and a partially boarded loft with lighting. The property is freehold, falls within Council Tax Band C and carries no known history of flooding, subsidence, boundary disputes or insurance claims.

Entrance Hall

The entrance hall provides a practical and well organised arrival space, with glazed panels to the front door allowing natural light into the centre of the house. Neutral walls and fitted carpet keep the look clean and simple, while the staircase rises neatly to the first floor with painted balustrade and handrail.

There is useful space for coats and everyday storage, making this a functional and easy to use introduction to the home.

Living Room

3.56m x 6.06m

A generous full-depth living room arranged as a combined sitting and dining space, with windows and glazed doors at either end drawing daylight right through the room. The proportions allow for distinct zones, with the front section set up for lounging and media, while the rear comfortably accommodates a dining table positioned beside the garden doors.

Neutral walls and fitted carpet keep the room versatile, while two ceiling light fittings provide even coverage across the space. French doors open directly to the garden, reinforcing the connection between inside and out and making this a practical everyday living space as well as one suited to entertaining.

Kitchen

2.81m x 3.53m

the kitchen offers good worktop space and storage, with fitted base and wall units finished in a light wood-effect style and paired with dark laminate counters. A tiled splashback runs the length of the preparation areas, while a window above the sink and a glazed rear door bring in natural light and provide direct access out to the garden.

There is space and plumbing for appliances, a freestanding cooker position beneath an extractor hood, and clear circulation through the centre of the room, making it easy to use for everyday cooking. Tiled flooring adds durability, and the proportions allow for additional cabinetry or a small breakfast table if desired, giving scope for future reconfiguration or updating over time.

Study / Bedroom

2.46m x 3.88m

Positioned off the entrance hall, this flexible ground floor room works equally well as a home office, guest bedroom or secondary reception. A window to the rear aspect brings in natural light, while the proportions allow for a desk setup, storage and freestanding furniture comfortably.

Shower Room

1.63m x 1.81m

Fitted with a shower cubicle, WC hand wash basin and window to the front elevation.

Landing

Carpeted connecting you to the three bedrooms and to the family bathroom.

First Bedroom

3.44m x 2.54m

Set to the rear of the house, this well proportioned double bedroom is arranged around a wide window that brings in steady natural light across the room (South). Fitted carpet and neutral wall finishes create a simple base for redecoration, while the layout allows for a double bed, bedside tables and additional freestanding furniture.

One wall is lined with mirrored sliding wardrobes, providing generous built in storage and helping reflect light back through the space.

Second Bedroom

2.52m x 3.35m

Another comfortable double room, this bedroom is positioned to enjoy elevated outlooks across the Stour estuary and toward the Suffolk coastline, a feature shared with the third bedroom and one that adds a clear sense of openness beyond the immediate setting. A wide window brings in natural light while framing those longer views, with a radiator set beneath.

Third Bedroom

1.87m x 1.57m

A bright single bedroom positioned to the front of the house, sharing the elevated outlook across the Stour estuary toward the Suffolk coastline. A window brings in natural light, with a radiator set beneath, and the room is finished in neutral tones with fitted carpet.

Built in storage is provided by a wardrobe cupboard set over the stairwell, making efficient use of the footprint and offering useful hanging and shelving space. The proportions suit a child’s bedroom, nursery or dedicated home office, giving this room clear flexibility within the first floor layout.

Bathroom

The family bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. A frosted window provides natural light and ventilation, positioned above the sink, while neutral tiling runs around the bath area with a vertical mosaic accent strip adding definition.

The room is finished with practical flooring and light toned walls, creating a clean, functional space that could be used as is or updated over time to suit personal taste.

Garage

5m x 2.5m

Front Garden

The property sits slightly elevated from the road, approached via a central pathway with steps leading up to the front door and framed by areas of lawn and established planting. The detached brick façade reflects the home’s 1980s construction, with double glazed windows set beneath a tiled roof.

A private driveway runs alongside the plot and provides tandem off street parking for two vehicles, leading through to the detached garage positioned to the side. Gated access connects the front to the rear garden, offering practical circulation for bins, bikes and garden equipment while also improving security.

Garden

The South facing rear garden is arranged across two levels, with a paved terrace running along the back of the house providing space for outdoor seating and dining, positioned directly outside the living room doors. Brick retaining walls define the lower terrace, creating a sheltered area for entertaining or barbecuing, while steps lead up to a raised lawn that forms the main body of the garden.

Timber fencing encloses the boundaries, and established planting beds are set into the higher tier, giving separation from neighbouring properties. A small ornamental pond feature sits within the lawned section, adding interest without dominating the space, and the overall layout balances usable grass with low maintenance hard landscaping.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Off street

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Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Front garden,Private garden
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About Churchwood Stanley, Manningtree

Essex and Suffolk Office, 2 The Lane, Manningtree, CO11 1AW
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Welcome to Churchwood Stanley, your independent property agent for Essex and Suffolk (CO and IP postcodes).

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