Property description
This well-proportioned four-bedroom detached home enjoys a fantastic position on Taylor Drive, just a short walk from Manningtree station, making it an ideal choice for commuters, growing families, or anyone seeking that elusive blend of convenience and space. The home has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise its layout, offering practical day-to-day functionality with a calm, inviting feel throughout.As you step through the front door, a split-level entrance hall sets a welcoming tone, with soft grey carpets underfoot and warm wood details in the staircase and bannisters. The layout immediately draws you into the home, with stairs leading down to a generous living room that stretches the full depth of the property. This bright, dual-aspect space enjoys both a front-facing window and rear French doors, allowing light to flood through and offering direct access to the garden, perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests.Just off the hallway, the kitchen offers a charming and practical place to cook, with plenty of storage and worktop space, a built-in oven and gas hob, and views out to the side of the home. This leads into a separate utility room which mirrors the kitchen in style and provides everything needed to keep laundry and household tasks neatly tucked away. A rear door leads straight out to the garden, while a second sink, worktop, and appliance space all add to the practical appeal. The adjacent dining room, which enjoys views over the garden, completes the flow of the ground floor and could easily be opened up to the kitchen to create an impressive open-plan layout, subject to the relevant permissions. A handy cloakroom is also tucked away just off the hallway.
Upstairs, the split-level landing continues the sense of space and character, with access to all four bedrooms and an airing cupboard, plus a hatch to the loft for added storage. The principal bedroom is a generous double with full-width mirrored wardrobes and its own private en-suite shower room, finished in a clean, contemporary style with neutral tiling, a WC, and basin set into a vanity unit. The second and third bedrooms both enjoy dormer windows, giving them a charming architectural feel and plenty of light. The first and third bedrooms, in particular, enjoys glimpses across rooftops towards the Suffolk coastline. The fourth bedroom would work brilliantly as a home office or nursery.
The family bathroom is modern and bright, featuring a full-sized bath with overhead shower, a WC, and basin, all set against a smart tiled backdrop that adds a sense of style without being overbearing. A frosted window provides both privacy and natural light.
Outside, the home continues to deliver. The front elevation is neat and well-maintained, with a red brick façade, twin dormers, and a covered entrance porch giving it real kerb appeal. A side gate leads to the rear garden, which is securely enclosed by fencing and a brick wall and offers plenty of potential. There's a paved patio area and a gently sloping lawn—an ideal blank canvas for those wanting to create their own outdoor retreat, from family garden to low-maintenance courtyard. To the side, the driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles and leads to the detached garage.Located within walking distance of well-regarded primary and secondary schools, this home is perfectly positioned for families. Manningtree’s mainline station is also just over half a mile away, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour, making it a practical base for commuters. The historic town itself offers a blend of charm and community, with independent shops, cafés, riverside walks, and access to Dedham Vale and Constable Country all close at hand.
EPC Rating: D
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