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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CO3 4SR
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.6%) on 8 FebListed 433 days
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GUIDE PRICE £375,000 to £385,000.
NO ONWARD CHAIN...we are delighted to offer for sale this TWO BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED BUNGALOW situated in the highly sought after residential area of PRETTYGATE, offering convenient access to local shops, schools and facilities.
The bungalow has undergone a programme of renovation and is presented to the market in EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGHOUT.
Benefits include 19ft detached garage, REFITTED KITCHEN and SHOWER ROOM, ample off road parking, REFITTED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM (October 2022) and REFITTED ELECTRICS (December 2022.) Double glazed entrance door to: SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, loft access, storage cupboard.
SITTING ROOM 16' 8" x 11' 4" (5.08m x 3.45m) Double glazed window to front, double glazed window to side, radiator, fireplace opening.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 4" x 10' 2" (3.76m x 3.1m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, free standing mirror fronted wardrobe.
BEDROOM TWO 10' 1" x 8' 3" (3.07m x 2.51m) Double glazed door to garden, radiator.
SHOWER ROOM Double glazed window to rear, refitted suite comprising shaped shower cubicle with wall hung control panel, WC and vanity wash basin, vertical radiator.
KITCHEN 12' 9" x 10' 1" (3.89m x 3.07m) Double glazed door to garden, double glazed window to rear, double glazed window to side.
Refitted kitchen comprising; single drainer sink unit set into work surface, base and eye level units, larder style cupboard housing wall mounted boiler (not tested by Elms Price and Co), built-in gas hob with extractor fan above, built-in oven, space for domestic appliances.
OUTSIDE A driveway provides off road parking and access to detached garage. 19'3 detached garage with up and over door. A block paved front provides additional off road parking if required.
The rear garden has a large patio area, area of laid lawn, mature shrubs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council tax band : C. Local authority : Colchester City Council. Energy rating : D.
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