Rykhill, Chadwell St. Mary

GUIDE PRICE £375,000 - £400,000.

One Family. Sixty-Two Years. Countless Memories. Two Garages. One Very Lucky New Owner.

Some homes are bought. Some homes are treasured.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this remarkable three-bedroom end-of-terrace family home is one of those rare properties that tells a story the moment you walk through the door. Having been lovingly occupied by the same family since it was first built in 1964, this home has witnessed over six decades of family life, celebrations, laughter and memories. Now, the keys are ready to be passed to a new family ready to create a story of their own.

Step through the entrance porch and into a welcoming hallway that instantly feels like home. The spacious lounge, complete with an attractive bay window, is flooded with natural light and offers the perfect setting for everything from cosy evenings in front of the television to family catch-ups over a cup of tea and a biscuit (or three).

The generous kitchen provides plenty of space for everyday life, while the adjoining utility room helps keep the practical side of family living neatly tucked away. To the rear, a substantial ground floor extension creates an additional sitting room or dining room, offering flexibility that today's buyers crave. Whether it's a snug, playroom, home office, gaming room or simply a place to escape when someone else has control of the TV remote, this extra space is worth its weight in gold.

Upstairs, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and a well-appointed shower room, providing comfortable accommodation for growing families, visiting guests or those seeking a little extra room to spread out.

Then we reach the part that really sets this property apart.

The rear garden is a fantastic size and offers endless possibilities for summer barbecues, family gatherings, gardening projects or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon without having to fight for a spot in the local park.

Beyond the garden, however, comes something truly unexpected.

Gated driveway parking leads to not one garage, but two.

A substantial double garage and a separate single garage provide an incredible amount of storage, workshop space or secure parking. Better still, the double garage features a mechanical inspection pit, making this property something of a dream for car enthusiasts, collectors, tinkerers and anyone whose idea of relaxation involves a toolbox rather than a sun lounger.

Homes with character are easy to find. Homes with history are much rarer. Homes with history, a huge garden, three bedrooms, an extension, two garages and a mechanical pit? Those hardly ever come along.

Whether you're raising a family, restoring classic cars or simply looking for a home with a story to tell, this one has all the right ingredients – and probably enough garage space for the neighbour's car too.

THE SMALL PRINT:

Material Information:

We’ve done our homework, but we aren’t fortune tellers. We haven’t poked the boiler, flicked the switches, or tested every light bulb. Nothing here counts as a contract or statement of fact—get your solicitor to check all the serious stuff, like tenure, parking, planning permission, building regs, and all that jazz!

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