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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO6 3AX
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***guide price £525,000 - £550,000*** A superbly presented detached family home in a pleasant village location with delightful landscaped gardens, superb kitchen/dining/family room, lounge, garden room, garage and ample off road parking.
Superbly presented detached family home offering extended accommodation and delightful landscaped gardens in this popular village location to the northwest of Colchester city.
Double glazed entrance door leads to a welcoming entrance hall with turning staircase to the first floor and understairs cupboard and gives access to ground floor cloakroom comprising vanity sink, WC, with double glazed window to the side.
The lounge features cast iron log burner and sliding double glazed doors that lead to a lovely garden room which is brick based and double glazed with sliding double glazed doors leading onto the delightful patio terrace.
The lounge opens nicely to the kitchen/dining room to the front which has vaulted ceiling with two roof light windows and central island feature with granite wrapped work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under and incorporating breakfast bar area.
There is a further range of granite wrapped work surfaces with inset sink, built in four ring ceramic hob with pan drawers under, extractor fan over, eye level oven and grill, space for fridge/freezer, wall mounted cabinets and two double glazed windows to the front.
To the rear of the hallway there is a useful utility room come study with further fitted work surfaces and inset sink, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted cabinets with double glazed door and window leading to the rear garden and patio.
On the first floor the landing has storage cupboard with bedroom one being located to the rear with views over surrounding farmland offering built in wardrobes and dressing area.
Bedroom two is located to the front as is bedroom three.
The bathroom comprises of a four piece stylish modern suite with shower cubicle, vanity sink and storage, WC, panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment with double glazed window to the rear.
Outside To the rear of the property there is a delightful landscaped garden which commences with a large sandstone paved patio area with gated side access to the front and personal door leading to large workshop.
The remainder of the garden has shaped well stocked flower and shrub borders and is mainly laid to lawn with greenhouse and wooden garden shed to the rear with the gardens backing onto open farmland.
To the front of the property there is parking for several cars with a driveway leading to garage with up and over door.
Location The property is situated in this village location to the northwest of the city surrounded by countryside.
There is a public house nearby and post office with shopping facilities for day to day needs at retail parks at Stanway.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25, A120 for London Stanstead Airport, stations in the city and nearby village of Bures offer links to London’s Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CO6 3AX for Satnav. Important Information Council Tax Band - E Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold. EPC Rating - tbc Ref - TOL170178/pc
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About Portlands,, Main Road, Colchester
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