Electric gates slide slowly to the side, allowing you to drive through and park on the spacious paved driveway, which can comfortably park up to 4 cars.
"This is such a quiet, peaceful place to live. There is no passing traffic or noise."
Step inside this fabulous home, filled with natural light pouring in from all directions. Excellent living space, 4 lovely bedrooms, 2 of which have en suite bathrooms, and the most beautiful open views across unspoilt countryside make this a magical place to call home and is perfect for those who like to entertain.
"It is so great to live opposite the park. There are many birds and wildlife, and it is great to just get out for a quick walk in the morning."
Come on in…
The open hallway is a central hub leading into the living space. The living room is an elegant, airy room with an inset fireplace with arrow-slit windows at each side that bathe the fireplace in natural light during the day and offer the perfect spot for some concealed ambient lighting at nighttime. French doors open into the lovely conservatory that further leads into the garden. The conservatory is a calm space to sit and enjoy the garden whilst taking a moment of quiet contemplation with a well-deserved cup of tea.
"It is a very light, sunny house."
A study at the front of the property looks out over the open view, with plenty of space for a large desk, and the polished tiled flooring gives an executive feel.
The dining room is ideal for those glamorous, candle-lit dinner parties with friends.
Culinary Delights…
You will need a culinary feast to serve your family and guests, and the kitchen is certainly set up for the chef to prepare all manner of wonders. With doors leading straight out to the garden, this is the perfect setup for indoor meals or parties.
Solid Maple units are topped with granite and conceal a fridge freezer, larder cupboard, and an ingenious roller door with a cocktail-making station inside, with lighting and space for your spirits, mixers and glassware. There is a wine chiller fridge to ensure your drinks are served at just the right temperature. A Miele microwave, plate warmer, double oven and hob has 2 gas rings and 4 electric rings. There is plenty of workspace and even a breakfast bar to sit and chat whilst dinner is cooking. At the end of the kitchen is room for a breakfast table that looks out over the garden.
There is a separate utility room with space for the washing machine and tumble dryer and a door out to the garden, ideal if you have muddy boots from walking or gardening.
Rest and Relaxation…
At the end of the day, climb the stairs to the galleried landing and make your way to bed. There are 4 double bedrooms, each with tasteful, neutral decor.
The master bedroom has fitted furniture offering fantastic storage and a front and rear view. The morning sun comes streaming through the front window, filling the room with glorious natural light.
The family bathroom is the height of luxury, with a large bath for those deep bubble baths to soak away the stresses of your day. The en suite has a walk-in shower and his and hers basins in a vanity unit. There is also a second en suite shower room with a modern sink unit with an integrated mirror.
Glorious Gardens…
The rear garden is mainly lawned, surrounded by hedging, creating a tranquil, private space. The patio is the best place to benefit from the sun long into the evening, and there is always somewhere to sit that is in the sun or find shade if you need to. The driveway to the side of the property provides safe, secure parking behind the electric gates that are shared with one property next door. There is a double garage with a boarded loft above and a pull-down ladder, meaning there is always enough storage space.
At the rear of the garage is a timber summer house and a small, secret area behind for secure storage.
Out and about…
The location is very convenient, with Gunpowder Park on the doorstep, close to junction 26 on
the M25 and just a short walk to Tesco and Waltham Abbey town, where you can find shops and restaurants and the historic Abbey and town centre.
You can catch the overground train at Waltham Cross station or the underground at nearby Loughton, which has direct access on the Central line into Liverpool Street station, meaning your commute is straightforward.
Local schools are excellent, with options from pre-school to sixth form close by; plenty of options are available for children of all ages.
Finer Details:
Vendor's Position: Chain Free
Parking Arrangements: Gated off-street parking & double garage
Council Tax Band: G (£3,501 p/yr)
Borough: Epping Forest
Tenure: Freehold
Services:
Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains drainage
Gas central heating
Location of Boiler: Utility room
Windows: Double Glazed Windows
Broadband coverage: Ultrafast
Mobile signal/coverage: Good
Tenure : Freehold
Council Tax Band : G
Using your investment as a 25.00% deposit and £ 5,833 in costs for purchasing and getting ready to let.
The refurbishment budget is set to 2.50% of the purchase price, but this will vary dependent on the suitability of the property for the rental market. Select a value that you feel is appropriate to the condition of the property.
This will vary between lenders, type of report and whether or not you are buying with a mortgage, for advice on which type of survey would be appropriate speak with an advisor from Preston Baker Financial Services.
Lenders will often charge a fees for the arrangement of a mortgage, for advice on what lenders may charge, speak with an advisor from Preston Baker Financial Services. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
This is the sum of mortgage admin, land registry, search, bank transfer and any other fees incurred.
Purchase costs include assumed mortgage and survey costs which are estimated. For a quote contact a Preston Baker Financial Services mortgage advisor who can provide you with current and accurate information. The stamp duty calculation has applid the 3% stamp duty surcharge on the basis that this will be a second property.
This is the percentage of the rent that you will spend maintaining the property.
Ground Rent only applies to leasehold properties. This is an assumed ground rent, the confirmed figure can be found in the Property Information Questionnaire.
Service charge only applies to leasehold properties. The correct figure can found in the Property Information Questionnaire answered by the seller.
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This is the assumed rate of house price inflation.
This is the property value at the end of the investment based on an assumed rate of % house price inflation.
Tax Band | % | Taxable Sum | Tax |
less than £125k | 0 | ||
£125k to £250k | 2 | ||
£250k to £925k | 5 | ||
£925k to £1.5m | 10 | ||
rest over £1.5m | 12 |
Tax Band | % | Taxable Sum | Tax |
less than £125k | 3 | ||
£125k to £250k | 5 | ||
£250k to £925k | 8 | ||
£925k to £1.5m | 13 | ||
rest over £1.5m | 15 |
Tax Band | % | Taxable Sum | Tax |
less than £300k | 0(2/5)* | ||
£300k to £500k | 5 | ||
£500k to £925k | 5 | ||
£925k to £1.5m | 10 | ||
rest over £1.5m | 12 |