4-bedroom house · CO6 2TS
Listing removedReduced £49.8k (−11.7%) on 24 JulListed 168 days
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About
Vacant, chain-free and ready to move into, this spacious four-bedroom townhouse enjoys a peaceful position at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular village of Earls Colne, near Colchester.
Freshly decorated throughout, the house offers versatile family accommodation with excellent storage, private parking and a sunny south-facing garden.
The entrance hall has hard-wearing flooring, a large walk-in coat cupboard, understairs storage and a ground floor WC.
Also on this floor is a flexible fourth bedroom, ideal as a study, family room, dining room or guest room.
To the rear, the kitchen/dining room is fitted in a neutral style with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, twin ovens and gas hob.
Patio doors open onto the south-facing garden with patio, lawn and gated rear access to the parking space and single garage.
The garage has power and offers useful space for storage, bikes, a freezer or workshop use.
On the first floor, the bright living room overlooks the garden, while a third double bedroom and family bathroom complete the level.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, while the second double bedroom also has fitted storage and its own en-suite.
A standout feature is the excellent storage, including a large boarded standing-height attic and a generous former airing cupboard on the second floor.
As a modern townhouse, the property is well insulated and efficiently heated, with gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Earls Colne is a popular village with the doctor’s surgery, Co-op, pubs, takeaways and countryside walks all close by, plus a primary school, nursery, sports facilities including squash and tennis, and a golf club.
For commuters, Chappel & Wakes Colne station is under 10 minutes by car with free parking, while Marks Tey offers mainline services to London and beyond.
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