Lot 147 Detached Two-bedroom Cottage In Popular Residential LocationAuction Date:
20th September 2023
Rose Cottage, 1 Seven Ash Green, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SE
This characterful cottage, dating back to the 17th Century, is situated in the Parish of Springfield and is well placed for access to Chelmsford City Centre, with its comprehensive High Street shopping, bars, restaurants, recreational facilities and transportation links including mainline rail service to London (Liverpool Street). Springfield is a popular residential location and this is the first time in almost 40 years that Rose Cottage is to be sold.
The cottage has a gas heating system via radiators, off-road parking, gardens to front and rear and many character features, including fireplaces and an externally protruding bread oven. The property is in need of some improvement and modernisation and decoration according to taste.
Ground Floor
Side entrance porch, kitchen, living room, dining room and sun room/breakfast room and cloakroom with W.C.
First Floor
There are two bedrooms and main bathroom.
Outside
The cottage sits centrally in the plot and is surrounded by gardens making it accessible from all sides. There is a garden to the front of the property and driveway to the side providing off-street parking. To the rear of the property there is a patio, lawned gardens and flower garden, as well as two sheds and greenhouse.
Planning
We have been advised by the seller that they have been in touch with Chelmsford City Council who in turn have advised that a modest extension may be possible, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. There may also be potential to install a home office in the garden space for someone to work from home.
Local Planning Authority
Chelmsford City Council. Tel: 01245 606826. Website: chelmsford.gov.uk.
Council Tax Band C
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
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