5-bedroom detached house · CO7 8AH
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Part of our Signature collection, Dormers is an outstanding property of some stature occupying a mature plot of around 0.38 of an acre in a delightful semi-rural setting.
The property is located within easy reach of the nearby railway station and Colchester city centre where there are a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.
This spacious home offers versatile family accommodation arranged over two floors, with useful workshop, study, five bedrooms and sun room overlooking the garden.
An enclosed entrance porch has a door to the reception hall, with stairs rising to the first floor, a built-in cloaks cupboard and cloakroom.
To the right of the hall, the living room is a light and airy entertaining space with French doors to one side and a central fireplace with inset stove and display mantle above.
Beyond this is the sun room which has a delightful garden aspect.
The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a modern range of units incorporating glass fronted display cabinets, pull-out larder unit, integrated fridge and an island unit, with cupboards and drawers below.
This leads into the breakfast area with French doors opening out to the garden. There is a generous utility room with cabinets, a sink, plumbing for washing machine and the wall mounted gas boiler.
The impressive dining room is a great size and there is a handy boot room with access to a second cloakroom.
There is an adjoining workshop which is accessible from the house, with a fitted work bench and French doors to the side.
For those wishing to work from home, there is a spacious study with French doors to the rear.
The first floor, the large principal bedroom has a dual aspect, eaves storage cupboards and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower.
There are four further bedrooms, one of which is accessible via another, and each of which has built-in storage cupboards. The landing provides access to the loft space and there is a family bathroom.
The Outside Occupying a mature plot of around 0.38 acre, Dormers is set back from the road with a substantial driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and giving access to the garage, with a remote controlled up and over door.
The good size rear garden provides a wonderful setting to the property, predominantly laid to lawn with a patio, pergola and a variety of mature trees.
Of particular merit is the garden room with a hot tub and changing cubicles. There is a greenhouse which is due to remain, and two adjoining block/brick built storage sheds.
Location Alresford is a highly regarded semi-rural village located to the east of Colchester with a primary school, railway station and village amenities.
The nearby waterside town of Wivenhoe has a history of fishing and boatbuilding, with an excellent array of independent businesses and eateries along with the University of Essex.
There is straightforward access to Colchester city centre with an excellent range of shops and recreational facilities, restaurants, wine bars and Mercury Theatre.
The city has two railway stations providing easy access to the coast and London Liverpool Street. Directions Please use postcode CO7 8AH for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – G Services - We understand mains water, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – C Our ref - COL250567
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About Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7
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