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** Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000 ** Detached 4-Bed Family Home In Cockaynes Lane, Alresford. ** guide price £600,000 - £650,000 **.
This impressive four-bedroom detached family home is situated in the desirable Cockaynes Lane, Colchester.
This property offers an exceptional opportunity for families seeking spacious and well-appointed living accommodation in a sought-after location.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall that leads to the expansive sitting room/diner, a versatile space perfect for both relaxed family evenings and entertaining guests.
The ground floor also benefits from a convenient WC and a dedicated utility room, offering practical space for laundry and additional storage.
Ascending to the first floor, you will find four generously proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom features its own private en suite bathroom, providing a touch of luxury and privacy.
A separate, well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, ensuring convenience for everyone.
Both bathrooms are finished to a good standard, reflecting the overall well-maintained nature of the property.
Externally, the property truly shines with its private rear garden, offering a tranquil haven for relaxation or al fresco dining.
To the front, a private driveway provides off-road parking, leading to a single garage, offering secure parking or additional storage solutions.
Located in Cockaynes Lane, the property benefits from excellent access to local amenities, reputable schools, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for families.
Entrance Porch Entrance door, double glazed window to side, door to: Entrance Hallway Stairs rising to the first floor landing, double glazed window to side, understairs storage cupboard, radiator, doors leading off Kitchen 10'11" x 12'4" Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, matching wall and base level units with work surfaces over, inset one and a quarter bowl sink with mixer tap over and drainer to side, space for large range style oven with extractor fan over, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Radiator, door to: Utility Room 4'5" x 7'8" Double glazed window to front, door to the rear garden, wall and base level units with work surfaces over, inset sink with mixer tap over and drainer to side, space for washing machine WC 2'11" x 5'2" Double glazed window to side, close coupled WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap over, chrome heated towel rail Sitting/Dining Room 13'4" x 29'1" Double glazed window to side, patio doors to side and rear, two radiators, large inglenook fireplace First Floor Landing Stairs to the second floor landing, doors leading off Master Bedroom 13'5" x 12'7" Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, door to: En Suite 5'11" x 10'2" Double glazed window to rear, skylight to ceiling, freestanding bath with shower over, close coupled WC, wash hand basin with taps over, heated towel rail Bedroom Two 11'1" x 12'5" Double glazed window overlooking garden, radiator Bedroom Three 12'1" x 9'9" Double glazed window overlooking the garden, radiator, built in wardrobe Bathroom 5'11" x 5'6" Double glazed window to side, close coupled WC, wash hand basin with taps over, shower, heated towel rail Second Floor Landing Double glazed window to rear, storage cupboard, radiator, door to: Bedroom Four 15'3" x 8'11" Double glazed window to front, radiator Front of Property Two driveways and garage providing ample off road parking Garage Up and over door and power and lighting Rear Garden Wrap around garden being mainly laid to lawn with mature flower bed borders and paved patio areas Agents note: Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Compliance As part of our commitment to meeting UK Anti-Money Laundering (aml) regulations, Harris + Wood are required by law to confirm the identity of all purchasers before a sale can proceed.
To make this process as straightforward as possible, we work with an independent verification service, Clearcheck, who conduct these checks on our behalf.
A small verification fee applies for each purchaser. These checks must be fully completed and verified before we are able to progress with your purchase.
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