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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO6 3BZ
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About
** Guide Price £500,000-£525,000 ** A rare opportunity to acquire this charming and characterful Grade II listed detached home occupying a delightful semi-rural position within the popular village of West Bergholt.
An entrance door leads into a hall with stair flight to the first floor and doors either side to both reception rooms at the front of the property which have feature gas fire places (currently disconnected) and Sash windows overlooking the front aspect.
The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with a range of base units with worktops and inset butler sink, space and plumbing for appliances, and a freestanding Stoves cooker with 7 ring gas hob and extractor over.
From the kitchen, doors lead to both the rear porch and the Garden room which has double glazed windows and a door overlooking the rear garden, two radiators and a vaulted ceiling.
Also on the ground floor is a utility with space and plumbing for appliances, a rear door leading out to the garden and the bathroom which comprises a panelled bath, low level w/c, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, useful storage cupboard and a extractor fan.
On the first floor, the landing gives access to all three double bedrooms with two benefitting from built in wardrobes and storage cupboards.
The Jack & Jill shower room has been fitted with a shower cubicle, low level w/c, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and the airing cupboard which houses the gas fired boiler.
Outside At the front of the property there is a well-established garden with an array of mature plants and two beautiful Cedar trees all enclosed by a low level brick wall and gate.
The generously sized and private rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with various fruit trees, bushes, plants and shrubs, and a pathway which leads to the detached double garage which can be accessed via a private road to the left hand side of the property and has power/lighting connected, two manual up and over doors to the front and a personnel door.
Location The property is situated in this sought-after village of West Bergholt just to the north of Colchester’s city centre.
Within the village there is a highly regarded primary school, doctors surgery, pharmacy, two convenience stores and two public houses.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and the nearby station at Colchester North provides services to London's Liverpool Street Station. Directions Please use postcode CO6 3BZ for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – D EPC Rating - tbc Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold Agents note The vendor has made Fenn Wright aware of the presence of Japanese knotweed at the property.
The matter is currently being investigated and appropriate professional advice is being sought.
Further information regarding the extent of the growth and any recommended treatment or management plan will be made available when received.
Value & comps
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