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About
** Guide Price £400,000 - £425,000 ** Situated on the popular St Christopher Road in Colchester, this extended four bedroom detached family home is offered with no onward chain and provides spacious and versatile accommodation throughout.
The property is approached via a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation and integral garage.
There is a convenient ground floor WC, comfortable living room and separate dining room, ideal for family meals and entertaining.
The modern fitted kitchen provides a stylish and practical heart to the home, while the extended accommodation offers additional living space, making the property particularly well suited to modern family life.
To the first floor, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for family living, guests or those requiring a dedicated home-working space.
The bedrooms are complemented by a well-appointed family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a driveway to the front, providing off-road parking and access to the integral garage.
The rear garden is a particular highlight, featuring a combination of patio and lawn, creating distinct areas for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertaining.
A fantastic additional feature is the built-in Turkish oven and barbecue, providing an impressive setting for hosting family and friends during the warmer months.
St Christopher Road is situated within the popular St John's area of North Colchester, a well-established residential location offering a convenient combination of local amenities and excellent transport connections.
There is a useful parade of shops nearby, including a Tesco Express, pharmacy, post office and a selection of takeaways and other everyday conveniences.
The area is particularly appealing to commuters, with Colchester North railway station within easy reach, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street.
The property also offers convenient access to the A12, making it well positioned for travel towards Ipswich, Chelmsford and the wider Essex area.
Local bus services operate along St Christopher Road and the surrounding roads, providing convenient connections into Colchester and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
With its generous four bedroom accommodation, modern kitchen, multiple reception areas, driveway, integral garage and excellent rear garden with built-in entertaining facilities, this extended detached home offers a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a substantial family property in a convenient North Colchester location.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space and versatility on offer.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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