3-bedroom semi-detached house · BL4 0LU
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Colchester Drive, BL4 presents a deceptively spacious semi-detached bungalow offering flexible accommodation throughout, enhanced by a rear extension, garage and generous wraparound garden.
The property is entered via a black composite door into a bright entrance porch with exposed brickwork and recessed lighting, creating a welcoming first impression.
An inner porch leads through to the main living space. The lounge is well-proportioned and comfortable, centred around a chimney breast with a gas fire, creating a warm focal point.
Dual aspect windows allow natural light to flow through the room, providing an inviting everyday living space.
An inner hallway provides access to the remaining accommodation and benefits from useful cloaks storage and loft access.
The modern bathroom has been thoughtfully updated with a contemporary double shower suite, vanity unit with built-in storage, chrome heated towel radiator and LED spotlights, offering a clean and practical finish.
This bungalow stands out for its versatility.
In addition to the main lounge, there are two further reception rooms which can be utilised as additional sitting rooms, dining areas, home offices or bedrooms depending on requirements.
The kitchen is fitted with a modern cream high-gloss suite, offering ample storage and workspace along with space for freestanding appliances.
An open archway connects seamlessly into the dining area, creating a sociable layout.
To the rear, a conservatory overlooks the garden and provides an additional light-filled living area with patio doors opening directly outside. The rear extension adds two further rooms.
The principal extension bedroom is L-shaped and benefits from its own en-suite shower room, ideal for guests or multigenerational living.
A second extension room offers further flexibility as a bedroom or additional reception room, with direct access to the garden.
Externally, the property enjoys a wraparound rear garden mainly laid to lawn with patio areas, shrubs and a greenhouse.
To the front, there is an existing driveway providing off-road parking, with scope to extend the driveway further by utilising part of the front garden, subject to the necessary approvals.
The property also benefits from a garage, providing additional storage or secure parking.
Offering adaptable living space, multiple reception areas, driveway parking and garage facilities, this bungalow presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking single-level living with space and flexibility to suit a range of needs.
EPC: D COUNCIL TAX: C TENURE: Leasehold - 950 years from 1 November 1969 - £15PA PROPERTY DETAILS AND FEATURES: Extended Semi-Detached Bungalow Flexible Layout with Up to 3–4 Bedrooms Multiple Reception Rooms Spacious Main Lounge with Feature Chimney Breast Modern Shower Room with Contemporary Finish Extension Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room Conservatory Overlooking Rear Garden Modern High-Gloss Fitted Kitchen Wraparound Rear Garden with Patio & Greenhouse Close to Local Hospital & Everyday Amenities PROPERTY LOCATION: Highfield Primary School (0.3 MILES) Co-op Food - Highfield Road (0.4 MILES) Cherry Tree Primary School (0.6 MILES) Royal Bolton Hospital (0.5 MILES) Mount St Joseph School (0.5 MILES) St James's Church of England High School (0.6 MILES) HARRISONS EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE BOOK A VIEWING ONLINE / TELEPHONE / WHATSAPP FLEXIBLE VIEWING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CONTACT OUR BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS Entrance Porch (1.27m x 1.13m) The property is entered via a black composite door into an entrance porch featuring exposed brickwork and a double-glazed surround.
The ceiling is panelled with recessed spotlights, and the floor is carpeted, creating a bright and welcoming first impression.
Inner Porch (1.26m x 1.52m) An internal porch provides additional entry space and includes a single panel radiator, pendant light fitting, and carpeted flooring.
A white internal composite door leads through to the main living accommodation.
Lounge (4.35m x 4.97m) The main lounge is a spacious and comfortable reception room with carpeted flooring and a central pendant light.
A chimney breast houses a gas fire, creating a focal point within the room.
To the front elevation, there is a large double-glazed window with two opening panels and vertical blinds, along with two double panel low-level radiators.
A further double-glazed side window with two openers provides additional Hallway (4.09m x 0.89m) The inner hallway provides access to multiple rooms within the property.
It features a loft hatch, pendant light fitting, single panel radiator, and an alarm control box mounted to the wall. There is also a useful cloaks storage space with double doors and fitted shelving.
Modern Bathroom (2.20m x 1.64m) The bathroom has been modernised and fitted with a contemporary shower suite.
It includes a double shower tray with a folding glass shower screen and chrome power shower. The walls are a combination of panelling and tiling, and there is tiled flooring throughout.
The suite comprises a built-in WC and a white sink set into a vanity unit with cupboard storage beneath. A chrome heated towel radiator is installed, along with a wall mirror.
Two frosted double-glazed windows provide natural light, one incorporating an extractor fan. The ceiling is panelled in white with recessed LED spotlights.
Reception Room One (5.03m x 2.22m) Located to the front of the property, this additional reception room features carpeted flooring, a pendant light with ceiling fan, and a single panel radiator.
A front-facing double-glazed window with two opening panels allows for good natural light. There is also a small built-in storage cupboard with shelving.
Reception Room Two (4.82m x 3.06m) Overlooking the rear garden, this is a larger reception room with carpeted flooring and a pendant light with ceiling fan.
A large single panel radiator is positioned beneath a rear double-glazed window with two opening panels, offering pleasant garden views.
Reception Room Three / Dining Room (2.70m x 3.78m) Positioned toward the rear extension, this versatile reception room would suit use as a dining room or breakfast room.
It features carpeted flooring, a pendant light fitting, and a double panel radiator. Internal double-glazed units and a uPVC door lead through to the conservatory.
An open archway provides access into the kitchen. Kitchen (3.06m x 2.33m) The kitchen is fitted with a modern cream, handleless high-gloss suite.
It includes a freestanding cooker with stainless steel extractor hood above, space for a fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine, and additional space suitable for a dryer or dishwasher.
There is a stainless steel twin sink with chrome mixer tap positioned beneath a double-glazed side window with two opening panels. The walls are tiled in cream, and there is a single panel radiator.
Lighting is provided by a combination of pendant and LED spotlights.
Conservatory (4.90m x 1.88m) The conservatory enjoys double-glazed windows to all sides, along with double-glazed patio doors opening onto the garden.
It features exposed brickwork, a plastic roof, tiled flooring, and two sets of wall lights, creating a bright additional living space overlooking the rear garden.
Extension Bedroom One (L-Shaped Room: 3.08m x 1.88m plus 1.55m x 1.39m) Located within the rear extension, this L-shaped bedroom offers flexible accommodation.
It has carpeted flooring, two pendant light fittings, a loft hatch, and a single panel radiator. A double-glazed window with opener provides natural light.
The room benefits from its own en-suite shower room accessed via an internal sliding door.
En-Suite Shower Room (1.65m x 1.49m) The en-suite is fully tiled to both walls and floor and comprises a single shower cubicle with electric shower, white WC, and wall-mounted sink with individual chrome taps.
A frosted double-glazed side window with opener provides ventilation and natural light.
Extension Bedroom Two / Reception Room (3.08m x 2.54m) This additional room within the extension can be used as a bedroom or further reception space.
It features carpeted flooring, a pendant light fitting, and a single panel radiator.
There is a rear double-glazed window with two opening panels and a timber side door providing direct access to the garden.
External The property benefits from a wraparound rear garden enclosed by fence panels. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio areas, small shrubs, and bushes, and also includes a greenhouse.
The front garden is lawned, off-road driveway parking and a garage. AML Disclaimer Please note it is a legal requirement that we require verified ID from purchasers before instructing a sale.
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: 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.
BUYERS INFORMATION To 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, Credas, which Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd will send your AML check.
There is a nominal charge of £30 including VAT for this (per person), payable direct to Harrisons Lettings and Management Ltd.
Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
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