5-bedroom detached house · CO13 0NQ
For saleListed 379 days
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A unique opportunity to purchase this older styled three bedroom detached family home, with the added benefit of a two bedroom Annexe.
The property, which is situated on the outskirts of Kirby Cross, close to all amenities, including shops, schools, bus and rails services for Colchester and London, has been renovated and extended by the current owners to a very high standard and must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.
* 3 BEDROOMS * LOUNGE * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM * CLOAKROOM /W.C. * SHOWER ROOM / W.C.
* DOUBLE GLAZING * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * GARAGE * ANNEXE * 2 BEDROOMS * LOUNGE * CONSERVATORY * SHOWER ROOM / W.C. ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed front door.
LOUNGE 18’x 12’3” Fireplace with brick surround. Radiator. Power points. TV aerial point. Double glazed bay window to front. Double glazed window to rear. DINING ROOM 12’3” x 12’ Two radiators.
Power points. Double glazed bay window to front. INNER HALL Understairs cupboard. Light and power. CLOAKROOM/W.C. Low level W.C. Vanity wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls. Tiled flooring.
Light and extractor. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 26’ x 12’3” Kitchen area. Single drainer sink unit, 1 ½ bowls with cupboards under. Large worktop unit with cupboards and drawers under.
Further five floor to ceiling tall cupboards. Cupboard with plumbing and housing for automatic washing machine. Four ring electric hob. Matching integrated oven and grill. Integrated dishwasher.
Integrated full height fridge. Central island with cupboards under and wine cooler. Power points. Spot lights. Extractor fan. Tall radiator. Double glazed window and door leading to rear garden.
Breakfast area. Two floor to ceiling storage cupboards. Full height integrated freezer. Radiator. Power points. TV aerial point. Tall radiator. Double glazed window and door leading to rear garden.
Door leading to Annexe. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to loft with loft ladder. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear with superb views of the rear garden and open countryside.
BEDROOM 1 14’10” (max - reducing to 11’2” x 11’7”) Fitted dressing table. Range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards above. Radiator. Power points. Double glazed windows to front.
BEDROOM 2 12’ x 11’ Radiator. Power points. Double glazed bay window to front. BEDROOM 3 8’9” x 7’8” Double radiator. Power points.
Double glazed window to rear with superb views of the rear garden and open countryside. BATHROOM / W.C. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Vanity wash hand basin. Low level W.C.
Radiator. Part tiled walls. Light and extractor. Double glazed window. ANNEXE INNER HALLWAY Access to loft. LOUNGE 11’9” x 11’9” Power points. TV aerial point. Double glazed window to side.
Double glazed sliding patio doors leading to Conservatory. CONSERVATORY 11’ x 8’5 Radiator. Power points. Light. Double glazed window and door leading to rear garden.
BEDROOM 1 11’9”x 10’3” Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Power points. Double glazed window to front. BEDROOM 2 10’ x 9’7” Radiator. Power points. Double glazed window to front. SHOWER ROOM / W.C.
Double fitted shower cubicle with Triton electric shower. Vanity wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Linen cupboard. Chrome radiator. Light. Extractor. Double glazed window.
OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN Large front garden. Mainly laid to lawn with shrubs. Concrete driveway leading to Garage. EPC: C
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