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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO8 5AQ
For saleReduced £15k (−2.9%) on 28 OctListed 100 days
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About
This beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home is positioned on a sought after development in the village of Bures.
It is traditionally built with sash style windows and is decorated in warm and calming colours. The timber flooring and large windows help to make the property both bright and airy.
The house opens into a central entrance hall with a staircase rising to the first floor and a useful ground floor cloakroom situated beneath.
From here, the layout unfolds naturally around the main living spaces.
The kitchen/dining room is located at the rear of the property and has fitted contemporary cabinets, with a generous amount of worksurface and integrated appliances.
There is a breakfast bar next to the French doors which lead out to the rear garden. Across the hallway, the sitting room is generous in size and has dual-aspect windows and glazed doors.
A separate dining room is to the front corner of the house and is framed by a bay window. This room would work equally as well as a reading room, children’s playroom or home office.
The spacious first-floor landing connects four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is at the rear of the property and benefits from its own ensuite shower room.
A second double bedroom also enjoys ensuite facilities, while two further bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, are served by a modern fully tiled family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.
Outside The house is set back behind a wide brick-paved driveway providing off-road parking as well as access to the garage which has an electric roller shutter door.
There is gated side access which leads through to the rear garden.
The garden has been designed for low-maintenance family use, with a paved terrace directly outside the kitchen ideal for alfresco dining.
The rest of the garden is laid to lawn and is enclosed by a low brick wall, with fencing and mature greenery. The garden is of great proportion and is sheltered and private.
Location Bures is a charming village renowned for its serene ambiance along the River Stour and beautiful countryside.
Residents enjoy easy access to Colchester and Sudbury while the village itself boasts essential amenities including a village shop, delicatessen, two pubs, a doctors' surgery, post office, primary school and a train station with direct links to London Liverpool Street via Marks Tey.
It is an ideal spot for those seeking both tranquillity and convenience Directions Please use postcode CO8 5AQ in ypour SatNav Important Information Council Tax Band – E Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
There is gas central heating. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – tbc Our ref - SUD260386 Agent Notes Annual estate maintenance charge £180.00
Value & comps
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About 8, Pikes Marsh, Suffolk
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