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About
Situated in one of Colchester’s most prestigious and highly sought-after residential locations, this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached Victorian home offers the perfect combination of period charm, spacious accommodation and exceptional convenience.
With two reception rooms, a delightful westerly-facing courtyard garden and residents’ parking for two vehicles, this wonderful home is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN!
Positioned along the desirable Rawstorn Road in the heart of St Mary’s, this attractive home dates back to approximately 1900 and offers around 893 sq. ft. of well-maintained accommodation.
Perfectly suited to growing families, professional couples or those looking to enjoy city living in a characterful property, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a home in one of Colchester’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hallway that immediately introduces the charm and character this property has to offer.
The ground floor boasts two generous and inviting reception rooms, providing wonderfully versatile living accommodation.
Whether you’re looking for a cosy lounge to unwind after a busy day, a formal dining room for entertaining friends and family, or additional space for working from home, this property effortlessly caters to modern lifestyles.
The accommodation continues with a practical kitchen, while the first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for the whole family.
A modern family bathroom completes the internal accommodation, with the property presented in excellent order throughout, allowing the next owners to move straight in and enjoy everything this wonderful home has to offer.
Step outside and discover your own private retreat!
The delightful westerly-facing courtyard garden provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining, summer barbecues or simply relaxing with a glass of wine while enjoying the afternoon and evening sunshine.
Further benefits include residents’ parking for two vehicles, a particularly appealing feature for such a central and desirable location. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
St Mary’s is widely regarded as one of Colchester’s most desirable residential areas, renowned for its attractive period properties, excellent schooling and close proximity to the historic city centre.
Just a short stroll away lies the ever-popular Crouch Street, offering a wonderful selection of independent boutiques, specialist shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, including the renowned Gunton’s Delicatessen and a convenient Tesco Express.
Colchester’s vibrant city centre is also within easy reach, providing an extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
Cultural attractions include the Mercury Theatre, Firstsite Art Gallery and the beautiful Castle Park, offering something for all ages.
For families, the location is particularly appealing, with some of the area’s most highly regarded educational establishments nearby, including St Mary’s School for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School, alongside a variety of other excellent schooling options.
Commuters are equally well catered for, with Colchester’s mainline railway station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 50 minutes, while the nearby A12 offers convenient road connections towards London, Chelmsford and Ipswich.
THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF CHARACTER, LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE!
Properties in this highly regarded St Mary’s location are always in demand, and with its generous accommodation, charming Victorian character, westerly-facing courtyard garden, residents’ parking and exceptional proximity to Colchester’s finest amenities, this home represents an opportunity not to be missed.
Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this fantastic property is ready for its next chapter.
Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate everything on offer – so don’t delay, call haart of Colchester today to arrange your viewing!
Entrance Door To Entrance Hall 11'5" x 11'5" (3.48m x 3.48m) Dining Room 12'1" x 11'4" (3.68m x 3.45m) Kitchen 13'6" x 7'6" (4.11m x 2.29m) First Floor Landing Master Bedroom 12'11" x 11'6" (3.94m x 3.51m) Bedroom Two 11'3" x 9'9" (3.43m x 2.97m) Bedroom Three 8'4" x 8'3" (2.54m x 2.51m) Bathroom 5'4" x 5'3" (1.63m x 1.6m) Disclaimer haart offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
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