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See how verdicts work5-bedroom bungalow · CO7 6TR
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About
Set along the desirable White Horse Road in East Bergholt, this charming, detached bungalow offers spacious and versatile accommodation, thoughtfully arranged to suit modern living.
The property combines well-proportioned interiors with a flexible layout, including a self-contained annexe, and is complemented by attractive south-facing gardens, a range of useful outbuildings, and ample parking, creating a highly appealing home in a sought-after village setting.
The property is approached via a spacious gravel driveway, providing both ample off-road parking and access to the garage and cart lodge.
The living accommodation is well proportioned and arranged to create a natural sense of space and light throughout.
A dual aspect living room forms a welcoming focal point, enjoying a pleasant outlook and enhanced by a characterful fireplace that adds warmth and definition to the room.
To the rear, the kitchen, dining and family area provides a spacious and sociable environment, well suited to both day-to-day living and entertaining.
The layout allows for a seamless transition between cooking, dining and relaxation, while generous windows and double doors invite in natural light and provide direct access to the garden, creating a strong connection with the outside space.
The bedroom accommodation is well balanced and offers a comfortable and private arrangement, suited to both family living and guests.
The main bedroom is particularly generous in size, enjoying a calm outlook and benefiting from its own ensuite facilities as well as an adjoining dressing room / walk-in wardrobe, creating a well-appointed and practical space.
A second bedroom also benefits from ensuite facilities, providing flexibility for visiting guests or multi-generational living.
Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, each room offering good proportions and natural light, making them equally suitable for a variety of uses such as additional sleeping accommodation, a study or hobby space.
The bathrooms are well presented and fitted with modern suites, including both bath and shower facilities, ensuring the property is well equipped for everyday convenience.
The property is set within generous and well-maintained grounds, with the rear garden forming a particular highlight.
Enjoying a southerly aspect, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn and offers a high degree of privacy, bordered by established planting and mature trees that create a pleasant and enclosed setting, complemented by a summerhouse and greenhouse.
A paved terrace extends across the rear of the property, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with direct access from the house enhancing the ease of use.
The garden continues to a range of useful outbuildings, including a Studio, offering excellent versatility for a variety of uses such as a home office, hobby space or additional leisure area.
Accessed from both the outside and the living room in the main house, the annexe provides a well-designed and self-contained living space, ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or potential income use (subject to permissions).
The layout centres around a bright, open-plan sitting / dining and kitchen area, with doors opening directly onto the garden, creating a natural connection to the outside space.
A comfortable double bedroom and a modern shower room complete the accommodation. The overall arrangement offers both independence and flexibility to suit a range of needs.
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About Paddock Gate,, White Horse Road, Colchester
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