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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 6AW
For saleReduced £10k (−2.6%) on 21 OctListed 31 days
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**guide price £390,000 - £400,000*** A stylish semi detached family home to the north of Colchester with excellent transport links for London, Colchester General Hospital and popular schooling, offered in good decorative order and close to Northern Gateway.
An attractive modern three bedroom semi detached family home situated on this pleasant and popular development to the north of Colchester offering excellent transport links and access to good primary and secondary schooling.
An entrance door leads to an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, useful understairs storage cupboard and gives access to a ground floor cloakroom comprising hand basin and WC.
The lounge is located to the right of the hall and has bay window feature to the side and a window to the front.
The kitchen/diner is located to the left of the property and offers a range of fitted modern units and work surfaces with cupboards under, inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps, integrated dishwasher, built in four ring ceramic hob with electric oven and extractor fan over, integrated fridge/freezer, double glazed window to the front, French doors with fitted blinds leading to the rear garden and patio terrace, wall mounted cabinets.
On the first floor the landing gives access to a loft space which has some boarding and an airing cupboard.
Bedroom one has double glazed window to the side and built in mirrored wardrobes, featuring an en suite shower room comprising double shower cubicle, hand basin with mixer taps, WC, double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom two also has double glazed window to the front and is currently being used as a dressing room, and bedroom three, a perfect nursery, has double glazed window to the side.
The family bathroom offers panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, WC, vanity sink with mixer taps and double glazed window to the front.
Outside To the rear of the property there is an attractive garden with porcelain paved patio area with gated access to the front with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn, enclosed by brick walling and fencing.
A pathway from the rear leads to the garage which has been converted to provide office space and storage.
There is a driveway to the side which offers off road parking for two cars and there is also provision to create further parking to the front.
Location The property is situated on this popular modern development to the north of Colchester a short distance to the Northern Gateway, the A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and Colchester North Station nearby offers services for London’s Liverpool Street, Colchester General Hospital is also a short distance away.
There is popular primary and secondary schooling nearby.
Directions Please use postcode CO4 6AW Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC Rating - B Ref - COL260796/pc Agents Note We are advised by the vendors that there is an annual estate maintenance charge of around £380 - £400.
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About 17, Birchwood Drive, Essex
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