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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO1 1NJ
For saleReduced £20k (−4.5%) on 3 SepListed 105 days
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About
Occupying an excellent position within easy reach of Colchester mainline railway station and city centre is this well proportioned three bedroom detached house with gas fired central heating and off road parking.
Porch canopy, entrance door to entrance hall with stair flight to first floor and doors leading off.
There is a spacious living room with French doors opening out onto the garden and a lovely kitchen/breakfast room with dual aspect windows providing a light and airy dining and entertaining space.
There are fitted work surfaces with a good range of cupboards and drawers under, inset four ring gas hob with oven under and cooker hood over and fitted wall units.
There is a useful adjoining utility room with a cupboard housing the gas boiler and door to side.
On the first floor is a built in storage cupboard and bedroom one is a large double bedroom incorporating a dressing area and having an en suite shower room with tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC.
There are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom with panelled bath, wash basin and low level WC.
Outside To the front and side of the property the gardens enclosed by wrought iron railings and there is a driveway to one side providing off road parking.
The south facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with gated access.
Location The property occupies an excellent position within comfortable walking distance of Colchester mainline railway station with its direct links to London’s Liverpool Street Station.
Castle Park and the city centre are within easy reach with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre.
Directions Please use postcode CO1 1NJ for Satnav. Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC Rating - B Ref - COL260578/gb Agents Note We are advised that there is annual service charge of around £245.
Value & comps
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