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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · CO7 6EG
For saleReduced £5k (−0.9%) on 4 AugListed 404 days
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About
Set along Ardleigh Road in the highly regarded village of Dedham, this detached bungalow occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.38 acres (sts) and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home with versatile living space and scope for a variety of uses, and a recently constructed detached annexe.
Additionally, there is full planning for a replacement dwelling under Colchester Planning reference 241930.
The property is entered via a welcoming hallway which leads into a generous living and dining room.
This bright, triple-aspect space features French doors opening onto the garden, together with a central fireplace creating a focal point for the room.
The kitchen is well-proportioned, fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, and offers direct access to the outside.
A separate study provides an ideal space for home working or hobbies, while a cloakroom completes the living accommodation.
The bungalow offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with views to the gardens and flexible space for family use or guests.
The main bedroom is a generous double, while the further two rooms provide scope for additional bedrooms, a dressing room, or home office if required.
The family bathroom is fitted with a four-piece suite including a bath and separate shower, complemented by part-panelled walls and a rear-facing window providing natural light.
The property sits within a generous plot of approximately 0.38 acres (sts), offering a wide range of outdoor opportunities.
To the rear, the east-facing gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, planting, and a dedicated kitchen garden currently home to a chicken coop and beehive.
There are various seating areas, providing space to relax and enjoy the outlook, while a number of outbuildings offer scope for storage or conversion to a home office if desired.
A recently constructed detached annexe complements the main residence, providing excellent additional accommodation.
The annexe comprises a bright kitchen/family room, a cosy snug, a double bedroom, and a bathroom, creating an entirely self-contained space ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or as a potential rental opportunity.
Entrance Hall (3.38m x 2.36m (11' 1" x 7' 9")) Living Room (5.9m x 4.4m (19' 4" x 14' 5")) Dining Room (3.2m x 2.72m (10' 6" x 8' 11")) Kitchen (4.78m x 3.5m (15' 8" x 11' 6")) Cloakroom (1.37m x 1.14m (4' 6" x 3' 9")) Study (2.54m x 2.54m (8' 4" x 8' 4")) Family Bathroom (3.05m x 2.24m (10' 0" x 7' 4")) Main Bedroom (3.68m x 3.02m (12' 1" x 9' 11")) Bedroom (3.63m x 3.07m (11' 11" x 10' 1")) Bedroom (3.07m x 3.02m (10' 1" x 9' 11")) Annexe Kitchen/Family Room (5.44m x 3.3m (17' 10" x 10' 10")) Annexe Snug (2.87m x 2.62m (9' 5" x 8' 7")) Annexe Bedroom (4.95m x 2.74m (16' 3" x 9' 0")) Annexe Bathroom (2.64m x 1.96m (8' 8" x 6' 5")) Potential Outside Office (5.97m x 3.78m (19' 7" x 12' 5")) Agents Note There is full planning approval by Colchester City Council for a replacement dwelling (self-build) under reference 241930.
Services We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating. There is a solar array to the annexe with battery.
Air source heat pump to annexe. Broadband And Mobile Availability Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker.
Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard and Ultrafast broadband availability.
Mobile: At time of writing, it is likely there is good outdoor EE, O2, and Vodafone mobile availability and variable outdoor Three mobile availability.
Value & comps
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