5-bedroom house · CO3 8WQ
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 21 JunListed 189 days
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Summary Spacious five double bedroom detached home on Sandmartin Crescent with lake views, generous living space, study, ample parking, garage and a good-sized garden.
Ideally located for Stanway schools, Tollgate amenities, A12 access and commuter links to London.
Description A spacious five-bedroom detached home set over three floors, located on the desirable Sandmartin Crescent in Stanway and enjoying elevated views over the neighbouring lake.
The ground floor features a wide and welcoming entrance hall, a generous main lounge, an additional snug, wc and a modern fitted kitchen opening into a bright dining room.
The first floor offers three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, a family bathroom, and a separate study-ideal for home working.
The landing and upper-floor rooms benefit from impressive lake views. The second floor provides two further comfortable double bedrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys excellent frontage with ample driveway parking and a garage. The rear garden is a good size, offering plenty of outdoor space for families.
Sandmartin Crescent is positioned within one of Stanway’s most popular modern developments, close to well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
Tollgate Retail Park, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities are all within easy reach.
The A12 is moments away, providing convenient access towards Chelmsford, London and Ipswich, while Colchester’s mainline station offers regular commuter services to London Liverpool Street.
Porch Entrance Hall Living Room 10' 10" x 18' 5" ( 3.30m x 5.61m ) Snug Lounge 9' 8" x 10' 3" ( 2.95m x 3.12m ) Cloakroom Kitchen 8' 2" x 10' 3" ( 2.49m x 3.12m ) Sun Room / Dining Room 9' 3" x 9' 9" ( 2.82m x 2.97m ) First Floor Bedroom Five 10' 2" x 10' 10" ( 3.10m x 3.30m ) Bedroom Four 7' 11" x 10' 4" ( 2.41m x 3.15m ) Study Bedroom One 10' 5" x 11' 9" ( 3.17m x 3.58m ) En-Suite Bathroom Second Floor Bedroom Three 13' 8" x 18' 1" ( 4.17m x 5.51m ) Bedroom Two 13' 11" x 18' ( 4.24m x 5.49m ) 1.
Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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