4-bedroom house · CO7 7PR
Sold STCListed 264 days
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About
Part of our Signature collection - Set on an exclusive development of just three properties is this stunning four bedroom detached bungalow with double garage, driveway and landscaped rear garden.
This beautiful home is highly energy efficient with an A rated EPC, underfloor heating, solar panels and an air source heat pump.
Accommodation includes a large open planned kitchen/dining room with Bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden, two en suite bedrooms and a living room with vaulted ceilings.An inviting entrance hall has engineered oak flooring, two windows to front, airing cupboard and storage cupboard.
Glazed double doors lead to a comfortable living room benefitting from vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows, log burner and bi-folding doors to the patio.
The kitchen/dining room also has a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, further windows to both sides and bi-folding doors to the garden, sink inset to worksurface with cupboards and drawers under, central island with hob and extractor inset to work surface with cupboards and drawers under, range of integrated Neff appliances including full length fridge and freezer, dishwasher and double eye-level oven.
A utility room has a door to side and door to double garage, sink unit inset to work surface with cupboards under, matching eye-level units, cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer.
The principal bedroom has French doors to the garden, window to side and two built in wardrobes.
An ensuite has obscure window to side, shower, vanity wash hand basin, low-level WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two has a window to front and ensuite with obscure window to side, shower, low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Bedroom three has a window to side and built in wardrobe.
Bedroom four/study has a window to side. The family bathroom has panel enclosed bath with shower attachment, low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
Outside To the front of the property there is a gravel driveway and double garage with electric roller doors.
The garage has been partially converted to a workshop, which could be easily removed if required. There is a good amount of space to either side of the bungalow to planting/storage.
The rear garden has been beautifully designed and landscaped with a range of structures, plants, shrubs, lawned and shingle areas, backing onto a vineyard.
Location The Vines is located in the north eastern outskirts of Colchester and the centre of the village of Ardleigh.
The village itself offers good amenities including a primary school, pub/restaurant, church, village hall, petrol station, shop and a sailing and bowls club.
Colchester offers wider facilities which are easily accessed with educational facilities from secondary schooling through sixth form to the University of Essex.
Numerous retail parks and supermarkets are scattered throughout with the nearest including Tesco, Waitrose and Lidl. The mainline North Station provides services to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use the postcode CO7 7PR for SatNav.
Important Information Important Information Services – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and heating/hot water via an air source heat pump EPC rating – A Council Tax Band – F Tenure – Freehold Ref - MAN250183/JBG Agents note We understand there is an annual maintenance fee of approximately £400.
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About The Vines, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7
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