4-bedroom house · CO3 0AL
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.4%) on 24 JunListed 178 days
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About
Offered with no onward chain, this detached four bedroom family home features a well-designed layout including a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, family bathroom, en-suite to the main bedroom, and a ground floor WC, making it well suited to modern family living.
A welcoming entrance hall leads into a dual-aspect sitting room, finished with Amtico flooring and a feature gas fire.
The kitchen/dining room is a sociable space with a good range of storage, fitted gas hob, oven and extractor, with space for further appliances, and French doors opening onto the garden.
A ground floor WC completes the layout. Upstairs, the main bedroom benefits from built-in storage and an en-suite shower room.
There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a dressing room, offering flexibility for a nursery or study. A family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.
Outside, the property is tucked within a quiet cul-de-sac and offers off-road parking, a carport with electric vehicle charging point, and a garage which has been partly converted to provide a useful work-from-home office, while retaining storage to the front.
The rear garden is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, ideal for outdoor dining. Further benefits include gas central heating.
Locations Stanway, situated to the west of Colchester, is a popular residential area offering excellent amenities and convenient access to the A12, making it ideal for commuters.
The area is well served by a range of local schools and benefits from nearby shopping and leisure facilities at Tollgate Retail Park, including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail outlets.
The historic Colchester city centre is just a short drive away, providing a wider selection of shops, cafes, and mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street.
With a good balance of convenience and access to surrounding countryside, Stanway remains a desirable location for a range of buyers.
Agents notes: Tenure - Freehold Council Tax - Band D Services Connected - Mains Gas/Electric/Water/Drainage Heating - Gas boiler via radiators Telephone - EE - 83%, Three 78%, Vodafone 73%, O2 68% (Source Ofcom) Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available Development charge - Approx £160.00 pa
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