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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 9AU
Sold STCReduced £25k (−7.7%) on 9 SepListed 54 days
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About
The Property The front door opens into an entrance hall with the staircase rising to the first floor and a useful cloakroom positioned off the hall.
To the rear, the kitchen/dining room extends across the width of the house and forms the natural everyday hub.
The kitchen is fitted with a clean run of white cabinetry, timber-effect work surfaces and integrated cooking appliances, with space alongside for a dining table.
A window above the sink brings in good natural light, while glazed doors open directly onto the rear garden - particularly useful through the warmer months.
The sitting room sits separately at the front of the house and has been finished with a stylish character.
Bespoke-style dark fitted cabinetry provides generous storage and display space, complemented by a warm-toned ceiling and a simple, neutral decorative scheme.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a comfortable double with its own en-suite shower room. There is a further bedrooms, currently arranged as a particularly charming nursery with fitted wardrobes.
A family bathroom completes the first floor, fitted with a bath and shower over, wash basin and WC, all presented in a simple contemporary finish.
The Outside The house is set behind a neat planted frontage, with a driveway to the side providing off-road parking and access through to the rear.
The rear garden is enclosed and has been arranged to offer several distinct areas without becoming overly formal.
Glazed doors from the kitchen open onto a patterned paved terrace, while a further gravelled seating area sits beneath a simple timber pergola with climbing plants.
The remainder is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by established shrubs and planting, and there is a useful timber garden shed tucked to one side.
Altogether, it is a manageable garden with enough room for children, entertaining and outdoor seating without demanding excessive upkeep.
The Area Memorial Way forms part of a modern residential setting in Ardleigh, a well-placed Essex village to the north-east of Colchester.
The village offers a useful range of everyday amenities and has a strong sense of community, while the surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunities for walking and enjoying a more rural setting.
For a broader choice of shopping, leisure and schooling, Colchester is readily accessible, while the property's position is also convenient for travelling towards Manningtree and the Dedham Vale.
Manningtree railway station provides mainline services towards London Liverpool Street, making the area a practical option for those needing wider commuter connections.
The nearby Dedham Vale and Stour Valley provide some of the most attractive countryside in this part of Essex and Suffolk, with Dedham, Flatford and the wider Constable Country landscape all within reach.
Further Information Tenure - Freehold Council Tax - Tendring Band C Mains: Electric, Water, and Sewerage Construction - Brick Sellers Position - Needs to secure onward purchase Mobile Coverage EE Good outdoor, variable in-home There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors.
Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.
O2 Good outdoor, variable in-home There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors.
Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available. 3 Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services.
You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.
Vodafone Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors.
Broadband Coverage The table shows the predicted broadband services in your area.
Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability Standard 6 Mbps 0.8 Mbps Good Superfast 31 Mbps 5 Mbps Good Ultrafast 10000 Mbps 10000 Mbps Good Networks in your area - Hyperoptic, nexfibre, Openreach
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