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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO7 7FY
For saleReduced £50k (−6.3%) on 21 JulListed 125 days
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About
Part of our Signature Collection, a spacious four bedroom detached house located on a small development on the outskirts of Colchester.
Built to a high specification with underfloor heating on the ground floor, air-source heating system, 32’ kitchen/dining/family room and stunning principal bedroom with ensuite and private balcony.
Offered with no onward chain. The front door opens to a breathtaking 26’ entrance hall with ceramic tiled flooring and stairs rising to the first floor with storage under.
The living room and separate sitting room, both with bay windows to the front and windows to the side.
There is also access to bedroom four and a shower room with vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, fully tiled walls and mirrored cabinet.
Double oak doors lead to the stunning, 32’ kitchen/dining/family room with sky lantern, windows to the side and two sets of bi-fold doors leading out to the garden.
The kitchen has a central island with breakfast bar style seating, and marble work surfaces with storage and a Neff wine cooler.
The remainder of the kitchen has granite work surfaces, a sink with Franke mixer tap and matching storage cupboards.
There are a range of integrated appliances, including a Bosch eye-level oven, hob and microwave, as well as a Zanussi dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
There is a separate utility room with granite work surfaces, an inset sink and integrated washing machine, and a door to the side with a cupboard housing the hot water system.
The first floor commences with a partial galleried landing with Velux window and feature light fitting, plus a useful storage cupboard.
The principal bedroom has a window to rear aspect providing views across the garden. Oak stairs lead to a bi-fold door leading out to a private balcony.
There is also an ensuite with double shower and rainfall head, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail and Velux window.
The second and third double bedrooms have double glazed windows to the front aspect and fitted wardrobes.
The family bathroom has a bath, separate double shower, vanity wash hand basin, WC and Velux window. Outside To the front of the property is a large block paved driveway providing ample parking.
The detached garage has an up and over door, window, and service door. There is also an electric car charging point attached to the garage.
The rear garden is a good size, commencing with a large patio and the rest predominantly laid to lawn. There is a hot tub under a pergola with tilting roof as well as a workshop/shed.
Directions Please use the postcode CO7 7FY for SatNav. Important Information Services – Mains water is connected to the property. The heating is providing by an air-source heat pump.
Council tax band – D EPC – B Tenure - Freehold Ref - COL260545/kid
Value & comps
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