5-bedroom detached house · CO4 5BW
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NO ONWARD CHAIN **Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000** This exceptional and upgraded five bedroom linked-detached house is favourably positioned in a prime North-Colchester position and within moments of Colchester's mainline station offering direct links to London Liverpool Street within the hour, making this wonderful home the ideal property for both working professionals and the modern-day expanding family.
Having undergone a wealth of improvements by the current owners, it offers high specification finishes throughout, with the focal part of the home proving to be a stunning 'L-shape' shaker style kitchen/dining/family room - ideal for entertaining and hosting.
Key highlights include; a welcoming entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom.
kitchen/dining/family room, spacious reception room, master suite with inset wardrobes and en-suite shower room, two additional double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, a further two excellent bedrooms and a first floor family bathroom.
Outside, the property benefits from a large and private enclosed rear garden, off road parking and the added luxury of a garage.
Viewings are welcomed and can be arranged via one of our consultants without delay - appointment required.
As you enter the property you are immediately greeted with a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, the added benefit of beautiful, tiled ground floor cloakroom and access to both the reception and kitchen/dining/family room.
The reception room features dual aspect windows, flooding the room with a wealth of natural light and also complimented with a feature electric fireplace and herringbone flooring.
The kitchen comes well-equipped with a wealth of storage and features a central island with stone worksurfaces, integrated appliances and space for an American style fridge/freezer, tiled splashback and under-counter lighting.
Ascend to the first floor and you will find the master suite, benefitting from built in double wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
Bedroom two also enjoys an en-suite shower room, whist bedroom five is of a comfortable size also.
Commanding the second floor is bedroom three and four, with bedroom three also coming with the rare advantage of an en-suite shower room - the ideal guest room.
Outside, the garden commences with a patio area that offers itself as the ideal place for al-fresco dining and outdoor seating furniture.
The remainder of the garden is predominately laid to lawn, with boundaries formed by panel fencing and there is also secure gated side access.
A glazed door leads to the garage, featuring power and is perfect for additional storage. Parking is available in front of the garage.
Location Highlights - This home is well-connected by public transport links to Colchester's North Station, offering links to London Liverpool Street within the hour.
A12 access is also within easy reach, on the Ipswich/London corridor. A variety of favourable primary and secondary schooling choices are also within easy reach.
Finally, this excellent property is favourably positioned stones throw from Colchester's eagerly anticipated Northern Gateway, home to; an array of restaurants, leisure facilities and a premium health club.
Hallway 20' 1" x 4' 10" (6.12m x 1.47m) Living Room 19' 8" x 11' 6" (5.99m x 3.51m) Cloakroom Dining Room 13' 0" x 9' 6" (3.96m x 2.90m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 13' 6" x 12' 10" (4.11m x 3.91m) Bedroom One 15' 10" x 11' 4" (4.83m x 3.45m) En Suite 1 6' 7" x 5' 11" (2.01m x 1.80m) Bedroom Two 12' 10" x 11' 7" (3.91m x 3.53m) En Suite 2 Bedroom Five 13' 0" x 9' 8" (3.96m x 2.95m) Bathroom Bedroom Three 17' 8" x 10' 4" (5.38m x 3.15m) En Suite 3 Bedroom Four 16' 8" x 6' 5" (5.08m x 1.96m) Outside Outside, the garden commences with a patio area that offers itself as the ideal place for al-fresco dining and outdoor seating furniture.
The remainder of the garden is predominately laid to lawn, with boundaries formed by panel fencing and there is also secure gated side access.
A glazed door leads to the garage, featuring power and is perfect for additional storage. Parking is available in front of the garage.
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