3-bedroom house · CO7 7FU
Sold STCReduced £10k (−3%) on 26 JunListed 170 days
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About
**an exciting opportunity to acquire this well planned family residence located with access to A133/A120 and the vibrant city of colchester** Constructed approximately five years ago this pristine semi-detached home has been well kept and benefits from most of those many everyday needs for the busy family.
Features include cloakroom, air source heat pump heating, double glazing, fitted modern kitchen diner with French doors to garden, utility room, three good sized bedrooms (principal with En-suite shower room) good amount of storage space, enclosed rear garden and two allocated parking spaces.
The property also faces over an open green/front area. An appointment to view should be made to appreciate the condition and features on offer.
Entrance Hallway Composite entrance door, double glazed frosted side panel to front elevation. Storage cupboard under stairs, built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and controls, radiator.
Stair flight to first floor landing.
Living Room (14' 6'' x 10' 10'' (4.42m x 3.30m)) Double glazed window to front elevation with open views to green, double glazed window to side elevation with views to paddock, radiator.
Kitchen/Diner (17' 9'' x 10' 11'' (5.41m x 3.32m)) Recessed lighting, double glazed picture window and double glazed French doors to rear garden.
One and a quarter bowl inset sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under.
Range of gloss fronted cupboards drawers and units with adjacent work tops, forming breakfast bar, wall mounted matching units.
Integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, filter hood over a four ring induction hob, electric oven under. Lvt flooring, two radiators.
Utility Room (7' 7'' x 5' 11'' (2.31m x 1.80m)) Recessed lighting, extractor fan. Double glazed window to side elevation.
Stainless steel single drainer sink unit inset to work top with mixer tap and cupboard under. Space for washing machine, tall standing storage unit. Lvt flooring, radiator.
Cloakroom (5' 9'' x 2' 10'' (1.75m x 0.86m)) Extractor fan. Low level WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash backs. Lvt flooring, radiator.
First Floor Landing Built-in storage cupboard, built-in bulkhead storage cupboard.
Bedroom One (15' 6'' x 10' 3'' (4.72m x 3.12m)) Double glazed picture window over looking open green, fitted double wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room (7' 0'' x 6' 0'' (2.13m x 1.83m)) Recessed lighting, extractor fan.
Low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, and corner style shower with shower unit curved screen doors. Lvt flooring, heated towel radiator.
Bedroom Two (15' 0'' x 10' 3'' (4.57m x 3.12m)) Double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator. Bedroom Three (11' 5'' x 7' 2'' (3.48m x 2.18m)) Double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator.
Family Bathroom (7' 1'' x 6' 5'' (2.16m x 1.95m)) Recessed lighting, extractor fan. Double glazed frosted window to front elevation.
Low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back and panel bath with wall mounted controls. Lvt flooring, heated towel radiator.
Front Garden Open plan with lawned area, paved pathway and miniature privet hedge. Rear Garden Extending to approximately 45ft. Paved patio area and lawned area.
Timber shed, outside water tap, outside power point. Side access and rear access to two allocated parking spaces directly behind the rear boundary wall.
Agent's Note We understand there is a development service charge of approximately £475 per annum.
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About 12, Mannings Road, Colchester
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