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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO7 7PP
Sold STCReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 26 OctListed 281 days
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About
Offered with no onward chain and situated on the outskirts of Colchester, is this extended three bedroom house benefitting from an established plot of approximately 1/5 of an acre, a garage and driveway.
Entrance porch with window to the front, wall mounted boiler and door to the dining room with window to the front having fitted shutters and storage cupboards.
An opening to the kitchen with sink unit inset to worksurface with cupboards and drawers under, integrated oven and hob with extractor over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor.
A sitting area with vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows and folding doors to the garden, sliding door leads to a shower room with obscure window to the side, shower, W.C, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.
The living room has a window to the front with fitted shutters, two radiators, fireplace with inset log burner, French doors to the garden with fitted shutters.
The first floor commences with a landing with window to the rear. Bedroom one has a window to the front with fitted shutters, storage cupboard, airing cupboard, radiator and loft access.
Bedroom two has a window to the front with fitted shutters, radiator and built in wardrobe. Bedroom three has two windows to the rear and a radiator.
The shower room has a window to the rear, shower, W.C, wash hand basin, bidet and heated towel rail.
Outside To the front of the property there is driveway parking and single detached garage with power and light.
The rear garden is a good size and is beautifully landscaped with many established trees, shrubs and plants.
Location The property occupies a non-estate position in Ardleigh on the outskirts of Colchester providing straight forward access to shops, schools and amenities.
Directions Please use the postcode CO7 7PP 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 Ref - MAN250216/KID
Value & comps
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