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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 5RY
Sold STCListed 46 days
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About
We are delighted to present for sale this well-appointed two-bedroom semi-detached home with no onward chain, situated on the highly sought-after New Braiswick Park development to the north of Colchester City Centre.
The property enjoys an excellent location, within close proximity to well-regarded primary and secondary schools, as well as Colchester Institute.
Beautiful outdoor spaces including Charter Woods and Cymbeline Meadows Nature Reserve are nearby, offering scenic walks.
Colchester North Railway Station is approximately a 20-minute walk away, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street, while convenient access to the A12 ensures excellent road connectivity.
Colchester City Centre, with its extensive range of retail and leisure amenities, is less than two miles away.
The ground floor accommodation comprises a bright, fully fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances, a spacious lounge/diner with patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden, and a convenient downstairs cloakroom.
Upstairs, the property offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with a shower over bath.
Externally, the enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and features a decked seating area. To the front, there is off-road driveway parking.
Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Early internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Entrance Hall - 3.51m x 1.12m (11'6" x 3'8") Cloakroom Kitchen - 3.25m x 1.6m (10'8" x 5'3") Lounge Diner - 4.32m x 3.73m (14'2" x 12'3") Stairs and Landing Master Bedroom - 3.25m x 2.69m (10'8" x 8'10") Bedroom Two - 3.1m x 2.46m (10'2" x 8'1") Bathroom - 2.39m x 1.73m (7'10" x 5'8") Garden Driveway Parking Disclaimer We make every effort to ensure our sales particulars are accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and should not be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All measurements are given as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. If floor plans are shown, these may not be to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please don’t hesitate to contact us prior to viewing.
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers.
There is a nominal charge of £48 (including VAT) for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal.
Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
Value & comps
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