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£280,000 to £300,000 Guide Price

Situated within one of Lawford's most sought after residential developments, this well presented detached home occupies an elevated position with attractive far reaching views towards East Bergholt and the surrounding countryside. Offering versatile accommodation with two first floor bedrooms and a flexible ground floor reception room that could serve as a third bedroom/dining room or study, the property is ideally suited to first-time buyers, professional couples, downsizers or small families seeking a home close to excellent transport links and local amenities.

A pathway, bordered by lawn, leads to the entrance hall, which provides access to the principal accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor. The spacious dual aspect living room measures an impressive 20'0" x 9'6", enjoying natural light from a front facing window and French doors opening onto the elevated rear terrace. This delightful outdoor seating provides an ideal setting for entertaining or simply enjoying the far reaching views across the Essex and Suffolk countryside.

The adjoining kitchen and dining room measures 13'5" x 9'6" and is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units incorporating a gas hob, oven, stainless steel sink and space for under-counter appliances including a washing machine. The dining area overlooks the rear garden and offers excellent flexibility for everyday family living. Subject to individual requirements, this room could also be utilised as a third bedroom, home office or additional reception room.

Completing the ground floor is the fully tiled family bathroom, measuring 7'0" x 5'6", fitted with a panelled bath incorporating a shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.

The first floor landing provides loft access and leads to two well proportioned bedrooms, both featuring characterful sloping ceilings and useful under eaves storage. The principal bedroom measures 11'5" x 9'7", benefiting from built-in wardrobes and plumbing within a cupboard, offering the potential to install an upstairs WC or cloakroom, subject to the appropriate professional advice. The second bedroom measures 7'6" x 6'5", making an ideal guest room, nursery or study.

Outside, the property continues to impress with its attractive split level rear garden. An elevated patio leads down to a further patio area before opening onto a generous lawn enclosed by mature hedging, shrubs and fencing, creating a private and established outdoor space. Gated side access connects the garden to the front of the property, where there are two separate off road parking spaces positioned to either side of the house.

Lawford is one of north east Essex's most desirable villages, offering an excellent blend of village charm and modern convenience. Everyday shopping is available within approximately half a mile, while Manningtree town centre, less than one mile away, provides a wider selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, public houses, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities. Popular local venues include Lucca Enoteca & Restaurant, The Crown, Manningtree's riverside cafés and the historic High Street.

The property is well placed for families, being within easy reach of Lawford Church of England Primary School, Highfields Primary School and Manningtree High School, all of which enjoy strong local reputations.

For commuters, Manningtree railway station is approximately 0.8 miles away, providing regular direct services to London Liverpool Street in around 55 minutes, together with convenient connections to Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford and Norwich. By road, the A120 and A12 are readily accessible, placing Colchester approximately 10 miles away (around 20 minutes), Ipswich approximately 12 miles (around 20 minutes), Chelmsford around 35 miles (approximately 45 minutes) and central London within approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, traffic permitting.

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