1-bedroom house · CO4 9SZ
Sold STCListed 48 days
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About
***guide price £150,000 - £160,000*** Offered for sale with no onward chain is this one-bedroom cluster house, situated in the popular North Colchester area of Highwoods.
The property is conveniently positioned close to Highwoods Square, which offers a range of everyday amenities including a Tesco Superstore, doctors' surgery and dental practice.
The area is also well served by a regular bus network providing access to Colchester city centre, whilst Highwoods Country Park is nearby, providing excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.
The accommodation comprises a spacious reception room with useful under-stairs storage, together with a fitted kitchen offering space for appliances.
To the first floor is a generous double bedroom and a bathroom.
Parking is available within a residents’ communal parking area situated to the side of the property, with further on-road parking also available.
This property would make an ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity and is offered with the added benefit of no onward chain.
Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. Lounge (4.22m x 2.74m) Kitchen (2.18m x 1.96m) Landing Bedroom (4.24m x 2.62m) Bathroom (2.24m x 1.32m)
Value & comps
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About 72, Chinook, Colchester
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