£600,000 /Sale price

A Charming Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of ManudenTucked away off a private lane in the centre of Manuden, Watts Cottages is a delightful detached Grade II listed home believed to date back to the 17th century. Brimming with period character and charm, the property features exposed timbers, a wealth of original details, and a welcoming living room complete with a wood-burning stove.The accommodation is arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises a cosy living room, separate dining room, fitted kitchen and a cloakroom. On the first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms with built-in storage, together with a family bathroom and separate shower. The top floor provides an additional double bedroom and a further bathroom ideal as a guest suite or teenager's retreat.OutsideThe property enjoys a detached garage with an adjoining summer house, as well as a gravelled driveway offering excellent parking. The gardens are predominantly to the front of the cottage, beautifully divided between a gravelled parking and turning area, a well-maintained lawn with established borders, and a terrace surrounding a charming pond. There is also outside lighting, water supply, and an oil tank. The garden enjoys a high degree of privacy.Please note: the property benefits from oil-fired central heating, and Watts Cottage owns the private lane leading from the main road to the house.Council Tax Band G. EPC Exempt. IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month's rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant's responsibility to insure any personal possessions.BUYERS INFORMATIONTo conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 plus VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.REFERRAL FEESWe may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Intercounty.' IBS250772/5