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About
Situated in the highly sought-after St John's area of North Colchester, this attractive one-bedroom detached bungalow is offered to the market with no onward chain , presenting an excellent opportunity for downsizers, first-time buyers or those looking to create their ideal home.
Occupying a generous plot, the property offers significant scope to extend to the rear (subject to the necessary planning permissions), making it an exciting proposition for buyers seeking future potential.
The accommodation begins with a spacious entrance lobby featuring two useful built-in storage cupboards, providing ample space for coats, shoes and everyday storage.
The generously proportioned lounge/dining room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden and offers plenty of space for both relaxing and entertaining.
Leading from the lounge is a delightful sun room, creating an additional reception area that enjoys views of the garden throughout the seasons.
The kitchen is well-proportioned with ample worktop and cupboard space, whilst the double bedroom is comfortably sized.
The property currently benefits from a practical wet room, making it ideal for those seeking accessible accommodation. Externally, the bungalow continues to impress.
To the front, a private driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles.
The rear garden is a real highlight, being fully enclosed, exceptionally private and not overlooked, offering a peaceful setting to relax or entertain.
The generous plot also provides excellent potential for extension, allowing buyers to significantly enhance the accommodation should they wish (subject to planning permission).
Location St Thomas Close enjoys an enviable position within the ever-popular St John's district, one of Colchester's most desirable residential locations.
The property is ideally situated for everyday convenience, with the popular St John's parade of shops just a short walk away, offering a range of local amenities including a convenience store, pharmacy, takeaway restaurants, hairdressers and other independent retailers serving the local community.
For larger shopping needs, the nearby Tesco St John's Express is within easy reach, providing everyday groceries and household essentials, while further retail facilities can be found at nearby retail parks and Colchester's historic city centre.
The location is particularly well served by transport links, with regular bus services providing easy access into Colchester City Centre, where an extensive range of shopping, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities can be found.
The area also offers convenient access to the A12, making commuting towards Chelmsford, London and Ipswich straightforward.
St John's is well regarded for its abundance of green spaces and recreational facilities, with pleasant walks nearby and excellent access to local parks.
The property is also ideally positioned for the University of Essex, Colchester General Hospital, and Colchester's mainline railway stations, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street, making it an ideal location for commuters and those wishing to remain well connected.
Offering generous living space, a highly private rear garden, ample off-road parking, exciting extension potential and the advantage of being sold chain free, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a bungalow in one of Colchester's most sought-after residential locations.
Bedroom 10' 6" x 10' 3" ( 3.20m x 3.12m ) Lounge 21' x 11' ( 6.40m x 3.35m ) Sun Room 7' 2" x 6' 7" ( 2.18m x 2.01m ) Kitchen 10' 1" x 8' 6" ( 3.07m x 2.59m )
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