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Under offerListed 59 days
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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER : 1PM to 3PM. ALL OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. GUIDE PRICE £250,000 to £275,000.
We have pleasure in offering for sale this substantial three bedroom detached chalet style property which occupies a generous plot in Bromley Road.
Although requiring light modernisation the property offers flexible accommodation throughout, including a spacious lounge, well-appointed kitchen, and three double bedrooms.
Outside, the property benefits from a generous wrap around garden along with a garage and off road parking for several cars. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
The accommodation with approximate room sizes comprises:- ENTRANCE HALL Window to front, laminate flooring, radiator, inset spotlights, and stairs to first floor.
INNER HALL Built-in storage cupboard, side door providing access to garden, and internal access to garage. CLOAKROOM WC and obscure window to side.
LOUNGE 16' 0" x 11' 0" (4.88m x 3.35m) Windows to front and side, chimney breast, radiator, laminate flooring, serving hatch to kitchen.
KITCHEN 11' 0" x 10' 0" (3.35m x 3.05m) Base and eye level units complemented by roll top work surfacing and tiled splashbacks.
Inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and serving hatch to lounge. Windows overlook the rear and side gardens. BEDROOM ONE 16' 8" x 11' 0" max.
(5.08m x 3.35m) Window to rear, two radiators, access to lean-to. LEAN-TO 10' 0" x 6' 0" (3.05m x 1.83m) Windows overlooking the garden and glazed sliding doors opening into the rear garden.
BATHROOM Bath with Triton electric shower over, wash basin and heated chrome towel rail, part tiled walls and an obscure window to rear.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING Window to front and access to both first floor bedrooms. BEDROOM TWO 12' 4" x 11' 0" max. (3.76m x 3.35m) Window to side, radiator, built-in storage cupboards.
BEDROOM THREE 12' 2" x 11' 0" max. (3.71m x 3.35m) Window to side, radiator, built-in storage cupboards and loft access. CLOAKROOM WC and wash basin, shaver point, window to rear.
Note: requires modernisation.
OUTSIDE A particular feature of the property is its generous plot, with the gardens being mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area, wooden shed and workshop, with gated access via the side of the property.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees. A driveway provides off road parking for several cars. Garage 15' x 10' with roller door, side access door, power and lighting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council tax band : D. Local authority : Colchester City Council. Energy rating : E.
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