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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO2 7JH
For saleListed 105 days
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Summary This beautifully presented and spacious detached family home is situated on the south side of Colchester, offering excellent access to local shops, amenities and schools.
The property is also located around 1 mile from the city centre and 1.3 miles from the train station.
Description Viewing is advised of this stunning family home offering spacious and beautifully presented accommodation throughout, perfect for the growing family.
As well as the internal accommodation, external features include a landscaped rear garden, two workshops/outbuildings, off street parking for 3 to 4 cars, and a garage.
Entrance Door To: Entrance Porch With door to: Hallway Stairs to first floor, laminate wood flooring, doors to: Cloakroom Low level w.c., wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, understairs cupboard.
Lounge Double glazed box bay window to front, radiator, wood flooring, opening to: Kitchen / Dining Room Comprehensive range of modern matching base and eye level units, wooden work surfaces, inset butler sink unit, tiled splashbacks, kitchen island with drawers, space for range style cooker with extractor over, space for large fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, wooden flooring, two radiators, upvc double glazed window and door to side, upvc double glazed window and doors to rear garden.
First Floor Accommodation Landing Storage cupboard, doors to: Bedroom One Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, carpet, door to: En Suite Upvc double glazed window to front, modern suite comprising shower cubicle, w.c.
And wash hand basin set into vanity unit, heated towel rail, obscure upvc double glazed window to front. Bedroom Two Upvc double glazed window to side, radiator, carpet.
Bedroom Three Upvc double glazed French doors to rear to Juliet balcony, carpet, radiator. Bedroom Four Upvc double glazed French doors to rear to Juliet balcony, carpet, radiator.
Bathroom Modern four piece suite comprising double shower cubicle, corner bath tub, low level w.c.
And his-and-hers twin wash basins set into vanity unit, radiator, upvc double glazed window to side, laminate wood flooring.
Outside Driveway to front and side providing off street parking for 3 to 4 cars.
The rear garden commences with large patio area, the remainder being laid to lawn with mature shrubs, fruit trees, flowers, feature pond, large double garage/workshop accessed via private road with electric shutter and further 14 ft x 10 ft office/workshop with separate access from driveway, power and water connected.
Directions Refer to map 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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About 50, Layer Road, COLCHESTER
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