Local housing market explodes into action

Local housing market explodes into action

Wow, what a start, could this be a good time to consider selling your home?

Despite coronavirus chaos, demand within the local housing market is back with a bang!

It seems that despite concerns that the coronavirus pandemic would cause a massive slow down within the UK housing market we have seen exceptional levels of demand, from Building plots, to bungalows to exceptional refurbished homes. We have sold over 20 in the local area homes during lockdown and as Social distancing criteria has been relaxed.

As you would expect, we have adapted our procedures in order to protect our moving community. We have implemented new tools inlucuding our Social Distancing valuation (CLICK HERE to complete yours), we have updated our viewing procedures whether we are accompanying viewings and have issued guidance for best practice when visiting or allowing visitors into your home.

The rental market has also seen levels of demand oustripping supply with the numbers of new lets increasing well into double figures.

A few examples below of our most recent successes. Feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements or to arrange a property valuation.



SOLD IN MALDON

£340,000

This impressive PERIOD home is now available with NO ONWARD CHAIN! The property offers good sized accommodation with Lounge and separate dining room and a refitted Kitchen with breakfast room. The first floor offers three bedrooms and a shower room. The property offers some original features including feature fireplaces. The rear garden offers a covered decked patio area and there is also parking on the driveway. The property is within reach of local shops, schools, bus stop and is also within walking distance of Maldon's Historic High Street. Energy Efficiency Rating E.


SOLD IN WICKHAM BISHOPS

£750,000

Nearing build completion this is your chance to secure, a Brand New Four Bedroom Detached Bungalow situated in the heart of the idyllic village of Wickham Bishops. Built to "Patten Homes' exceptionally high standard the property is constructed from solid block work walls and will be offered with a full NHBC Guarantee. Internally this property comprises Four Generous Bedrooms plus a Family Bathroom and Two En-Suites. There is an Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room with adjoining Utility Room and Bi-Fold doors onto the South Facing Garden. The Sitting Room also features Bi-Fold doors onto the Garden and will also have the benefit of a Wood Burner. This new development comprises only three dwellings which will also boast upgraded Kitchens with stone surfaces and Gas Underfloor Heating. Depending on when a sale is agreed there may also be a chance for purchasers to benefit from a choice of Kitchens and tiles. Externally, The property benefits from a Private South Facing Garden, Double Garage and further Parking. The property is located at the heart of the idyllic and convenient village of Wickham Bishops with a generous list of village amenities. For the commuter the property is accessible to Maldon and Witham with the latter allowing access onto the A12 and into London from its mainline station.

SOLD IN LITTLE BADDOW

£400,000

DREAMING OF BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME.....? Set along one of Little Baddow's most favoured country lanes is this plot with planning permission granted for a two storey detached residence with detached garage. The house will sit within this slightly elevated plot and when finished will afford views over the village of Little Baddow and beyond. The plot measurements are 17.8 metres width (rear boundary) x 38 metres depth*. Subject to negotiation, our client may consider extending the depth of the plot if a buyer should wish for a larger garden. Plans and the decision notice are available for inspection at our Danbury Office or alternatively can be viewed online, www.chelmsford.gov.uk, reference: 19/00641/FUL. Please note access to the site is restricted, if you wish to view please call Church & Hawes on 01245 225853. There will be conditions attached to the build which can be found under Agents Notes.



SOLD IN MAYLAND

£350,000

This FOUR bedroom detached family home backing onto FARMLAND to the rear is situated within this popular cul-de-sac within the riverside village of Mayland. The property offers an en-suite to the master bedroom and a separate UTILITY room and ground floor cloakroom. Other improvements include PVCu double glazing and there is also parking on the driveway which leads to the garage. NO ONWARD CHAIN is OFFERED!! Energy Efficiency Rating D .


SOLD IN BURNHAM ON CROUCH

£525,000

NO ONWARD CHAIN. BUILT CIRCA 2016 and set In approximately 1/3 of an acre within a non estate location is this fully detached individually designed two bedroom home. The internal accommodation boasts two double bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, in addition to the family bathroom, living room with log burner, bespoke kitchen/diner, separate utility room and cloakroom. The property enjoys double glazed windows and doors, radiator central heating to the first floor with underfloor heating to the ground floor. Externally the house is approached via a private road, double gates open on a mature lawn garden, shingled driveway and car port. Energy Rating C. We do feel the property lends itself to extending to create further reception rooms/bedroom (subject to the relevant planning approval being obtained).



SOLD IN SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS

£245,000

Two bedroom end of terraced house set in a pleaseant location overlooking the washlands, and offered for sale with no onward chain. Features include, PVCu double glazed windows and doors, gas fired central heating, white bathroom suite, enclosed rear garden plus allocated car parking.

Contact us now to discuss how Church & Hawes can get you moving in this unprecedented moving environment.


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