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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO5 7LU
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About
Occupying a pleasant position in the semi-rural village of Langenhoe, this three-bedroom link-detached home is offered with no onward chain and benefits from a garage and off-road parking.
On entering the property, the hallway provides access to a ground-floor cloakroom and leads into a bay-fronted living room with a large bay window and shutters.
From the hallway, a dining room opens directly into the kitchen, which is fitted with matching base and eye-level units, a one-and-a-half stainless steel sink drainer, electric oven, gas hob with extractor, and space and plumbing for appliances.
A utility room extends from the kitchen, offering additional storage, appliance space, a further stainless steel sink, and access to the side of the property.
At the rear, a garden room with French doors leads out to the garden. Upstairs, the principal bedroom features built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
The second double bedroom also benefits from built-in wardrobes, while the third bedroom is well-suited as a home office or nursery.
The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom fitted with a panel-enclosed bath and shower screen, electric shower, vanity unit with inset basin, low-level W.C., tiled floor, and rear aspect window.
To the rear of the property is a enclosed garden with a paved area, lawn, and well-established borders. Outside, there is a good sized garage along with a driveway offering off-road parking.
Location The village of Langenhoe is located approximately 4–5 miles south of Colchester and benefits from a nearby convenience store.
Colchester city centre is easily accessible, offering a wide range of shopping facilities, bars, and restaurants, as well as mainline stations with services to London Liverpool Street.
A few miles away, Mersea Island is popular with water sports and boating enthusiasts and provides additional shopping facilities, seafood restaurants, and public houses.
The area is surrounded by open countryside, offering scenic views and outdoor leisure opportunities, with good road access to Colchester. Directions Please use postcode CO5 7LU for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - D
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