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About
An opportunity to acquire this substantially extended four bedroom semi detached cottage providing flexible family accommodation with a tastefully decorated interior, lovely rear garden and off road parking for a number of cars.
The enclosed entrance porch has a door to the sitting room, a lovely light and airy room with useful study area and central fireplaced with ceramic tiled inset and display mantle.
The living room incorporates a dining area along with a central fireplace and stairflight giving access to the first floor.
Of particular merit is the superb kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors opening out to the rear garden and work surface with inset sink, cupboards and drawers under, inset hob with cooker hood over and twin ovens with storage cupboards over and under along with tall storage cupboard housing the gas fired boiler.
There is an island unit/breakfast bar and this room provides a lovely dining and entertaining space.
There is an inner hallway with a door to the rear, access to the utility room with work surface, space for appliances and tall storage cupboard.
There is a useful ground floor shower room fitted with a stylish suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC.
On the first floor is a landing with access to loft space and shelved linen cupboard.
Bedroom one is a good size double bedroom with a central fireplace and there are three additional well-proportioned bedrooms.
The family bathroom has a panelled bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and wash basin.
Outside To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles.
To the rear of the property is an established garden extending to around 65ft in depth with an extensive paved terrace with lawned garden beyond. There is a mature hedgerow and a useful garden shed.
Location The highly-regarded village of West Bergholt benefits from its own excellent primary school with additional at both Holmewood House and Little Garth.
At the centre of the village there are excellent local facilities for day to day needs and Colchester Golf Club is close at hand.
For the commuter the mainline railway station is within easy reach along with Colchester City centre with its excellent range of shopping and recreational amenities.
Directions Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode CO6 3LB. Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services – We understand mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC – C Our ref - COL250742GMB
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About 20, Albany Road, Colchester
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