GUIDE PRICE : £450,000 - £475,000

Located in the village of Highwood, 5 miles from Chelmsford city centre and 4 miles from Ingatestone, is this charming three double bedroom semi-detached period cottage. Thought to date back to the late 1500's, with later additions, this deceptively spacious property offers versatile living accommodation.

To the ground floor, a porch takes you through to the lounge with a central red brick fireplace, exposed timbers and a period door opening to the staircase. The separate sitting room offers ample space (converted from a previous garage) and gives access to the utility room and ground floor cloakroom. To the rear is the kitchen, fitted in a range of pastel coloured units with built-in double oven, hob and cooker hood. The separate dining room is conveniently located to the side of the kitchen with door leading out to the garden.

To the first floor is a landing which gives access to the three double bedrooms; the master bedroom is well-lit with windows to the front and rear with lovely views across the countryside where herds of deer are often seen. The spacious family bathroom is fitted with a white suite, including a corner bath and separate shower cubicle.

A notable feature of the cottage is the long gravelled driveway, lined with mature hedging and shrubs which leads up to the property. The drive is flanked by a deep front garden with a pathway to the side of the house, leading to the rear garden. Commencing with a part covered full-width patio, steps lead up to the lawned area with flower and shrub borders, timber garden sheds and a pond. There is a lovely back drop of open countryside to the rear, adding further to the desirability of this property. LPG gas heating