Description

This 19th-century character cottage offers a town-centre location with shops on your doorstep and a five-minute walk to the underground for instant access to central London. Bare wood floors and traditional latch doors throughout the original parts of the house and exposed brick chimneys enhance the character of this traditional (though extended) 2-up 2-down cottage. The deed is a simple freehold so no maintenance fees or ground rent. We will not be taking any offers. The cottage is located in Epping a quiet town on the border of London and Essex 35 minutes on the Central Line from Liverpool Street and walking distance to the famous Epping Forest where cycling horse riding and walking in the wildlife are order of the day. At the end of the Central Line (you always get a seat in the morning) it offers the perfect compromise for a couple working in central London but seeking a bit of country life at the weekend. Lounge Diner 243 112 (7.4m 3.41m) Large cosey living space with plenty of room for entertaining (dinner parties of 6 are no problem for the current owners Sash windows to front and rear (garden view Two brick open (working) fireplaces stairs rising to first floor hand-made fitted wooden dresser with cupboards and shelves and further fitted hand-made matching cupboards offering plenty of built-in storage. Largely original wood floor. Original back steps leading in to Kitchen 158 510 (4.78m 1.78m) Good sized galley kitchen with sash window to side and door to garden fitted with range of working surfaces (in an L formation) with cupboards drawers beneath and wall cupboards single drainer sink unit with mixer tap space for cooker and fridge-freezer plus two additional appliances (currently dishwasher and washing machine Stairs and small landing have natural carpet newly fitted leading to Bedroom 1 12 10 (3.66m 3.05m) Large master bedroom with traditional sash window to front. Feature exposed brick chimney breast wood floor beautifully crafted traditional-look fitted wardrobes and bookshelves. Largely original wood floor. Bedroom 2 Study Nursery Off Main Bathroom 12 84 (3.66m 2.54m) Sash window overlooking the garden loft access wood floor fitted wooden wardrobe and cupboard housing gas boiler (brand new Bosch under two year warranty This room has served as a guest room and nursery for the present owners and would also make a lovely home office. Largely original wood floor. Latch door and steps down in to Bathroom Accessed From Bedroom 2 Unusual to find an upstairs bathroom in these properties they are usually at the end of the kitchen. Sash window to side suite comprising of wood style panel enclosed bath pedestal wash hand basin and low level Wc. Natural light Travertine stone floor. Garden To the rear of the property is the garden truly an extra room in summer measuring within 40ft in depth. It is south-facing quiet and private. Approximately half of the garden area is lawned with bushes shrubs and trees planted at the sides a garden shed and gravel path. Garden is mature and simply needs maintaining.

Announcement ID: #141356
Published on 10-19-2008

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North London
London
  • Type of sale:
    A la Compra
  • Estado:
    Excellent

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