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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO4 0EX
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.3%) on 28 JunListed 164 days
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Summary This impressive extended semi-detached house provides generous family accommodation and is exceptionally well-presented throughout.
Situated on the north side of colchester the property is ideal for local schools, various shops, bus routes and the A12/A120.
Description ' Entrance The property is entered via the front door with obscure double glazed insets leading to: Entrance Hall Obscure double glazed widows to the front aspect, double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, solid oak flooring, stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to; Living Room Double glazed 1930's style rounded bay window to the front aspect, chimney breast, fireplace feature, radiator, picture rail, dado rail and solid oak flooring.
Cloakroom Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer-tap, tiled splashbacks, radiator, extractor fan and solid oak flooring.
Open Plan Living Space Family / Dining Room Double glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden flanked with double glazed windows, two double glazed windows to the side aspect, two radiators, Karndean flooring and open access to: Kitchen / Breakfast Area Double glazed window to the rear aspect, one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer-tap inset to the worktop, tiled splashbacks, extensive range of high-gloss wall and floor mounted matching cupboards and drawers, integral dishwasher, built-in Bosch electric double oven with Siemens five-ring gas hob and cooker hood over, radiator, inset spotlights, Karndean flooring and a door leading to: Utility Room Plumbing for a washing machine and Karndean flooring.
First Floor Landing Two double glazed windows to the side aspect, access to the loft, built-in airing cupboard (housing the Glow Worm boiler with shelving), built-in cupboard and doors leading to; Bedroom One Double glazed window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobes with mirror-fronted sliding doors (with concealed access to the en-suite shower) and a radiator.
En-Suite Shower Double shower cubicle with power shower, wash hand basin with mixer-tap, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, inset spotlights, tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two Double glazed window to the front aspect, chimney breast, fitted wardrobes and a radiator. Bedroom Three Double glazed window to the front aspect and a radiator.
Bedroom Four Double glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in wardrobe and a radiator.
Family Bathroom Enclosed panel bath with mixer-tap, power shower, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer-tap, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail and part tiled walls.
Rear Garden The generous rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a flagstone paved patio area, flower beds to the sides, a summerhouse to the rear, two wooden sheds, external tap and further access via the front gate and side path.
Driveway The driveway can be found to the front and side of the property providing off road parking for several vehicles. 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.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 378, Ipswich Road, Colchester
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