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About
This established three/four bedroom detached family home requiring modernisation is situated on the popular St Johns development.
The property is offered with no onward chain and is a short distance from popular primary schooling.
A double-glazed entrance leads to an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, an understairs storage cupboard and access to the cloakroom which comprises wash hand basin, WC, a double-glazed window to the front and houses the wall mounted gas boiler.
The lounge is located to the left of the property and has sliding double-glazed doors to the rear garden, a double-glazed window to the front and fireplace.
The dining room/bedroom four has a double-glazed window to the side. The breakfast room has a window and door leading to the rear garden and opens to the kitchen which has a window to the rear.
On the first floor the landing gives access to the loft space, the airing cupboard and all three bedrooms which are of a good size.
Bedroom one has eaves storage cupboards and a window to the side, bedroom two has a window to the rear and storage cupboards and bedroom three has two double glazed windows to the front.
The bathroom comprises a panel bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC and a window to the rear.
Outside The property benefits from a corner plot position and offers a good size frontage with a driveway providing ample off-road parking leading to a detached garage with up and over door.
To the rear of the property there is a block paved patio area with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn and there is side access.
Location The property is situated on the popular St Johns development to the north of Colchester with a convenient shopping parade nearby.
St Johns Primary School and Friars Grove Primary School are within easy reach as is The Gilberd Secondary School.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and North Station offers services to London's Liverpool Street and Colchester General Hospital is also a short distance away.
Directions Please use postcode CO4 0LL for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – D EPC Rating - E Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - COL260125
Value & comps
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About St. Austell Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4
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