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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · CO7 0GD
For saleListed 234 days
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** Guide Price £440,000 to £450,000 ** Offering outstanding panoramic estuary and marina views is this spacious town house with versatile accommodation, three bathrooms, two balcony terraces, underground parking and offered to an extremely high standard, a short distance from Brightlingsea town centre.
A double glazed entrance door leads to an entrance hall with large built-in double storage cupboard, understairs storage cupboard and stairs leading to the first floor.
To the front of the property is the sitting room or bedroom four which has double glazed French doors to a terraced area with views over the hard.
To the rear is a further bedroom or sitting room with double and single storage cupboards, double glazed French doors and windows to a balcony terrace overlooking the marina with glass balustrade.
Also on the ground floor is a shower room comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
Stairs lead to the first floor landing where there is a glass block feature wall and stairs to the second floor. A door gives access to the wonderful open plan kitchen/diner/ living room.
The kitchen area is fitted with a range of stylish units with granite work surfaces and island feature incorporating five ring gas hob with extractor fan over, inset sink, AEG double oven and microwave oven, double glazed French doors with Juliet balcony offering fantastic views over the hard and estuary.
There is a useful double storage / pantry cupboard and the living space has double glazed French doors and picture windows leading to another balcony terrace with glass balustrade overlooking the marina.
The second floor landing gives access to two principal bedrooms.
Bedroom one has a vaulted ceiling, double glazed French doors and picture windows overlooking the harbour, built in double wardrobe and stairs ascending to a mezzanine floor area with two rooflight windows currently being used as a study space.
The bedroom also features an en-suite shower room comprising double shower cubicle, wash hand basin with mixer taps, WC, shaver point and fully tiled walls.
Bedroom two features built-in double wardrobes, cherrywood flooring, a range of bespoke Sharps wardrobes and has a vaulted ceiling and French doors to a Juliet balcony with estuary views.
Also on the second floor is the family bathroom comprising a panel bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin, WC, fully tiled walls and heated towel rail.
Outside There is a patio terrace at the front with the property benefitting from two balcony terraces to the rear overlooking the marina / harbour.
We are advised there are two allocated underground parking spaces. Location The property is situated at Waterside Marina in Brightlingsea approximately an 8 miles drive from Colchester city centre.
Within the town there are shopping facilities for day to day needs, public houses and eateries.
Being located on 'The Hard' the property offers outstanding panoramic views along the Colne Estuary and Brightlingsea Marina.
Brightlingsea offers sandy beaches and is popular with watersports enthusiasts.
Neighbouring villages of Alresford and Great Bentley offer rail links to London Liverpool Street and the A12 for the M25 can be accessed via the A133 and A120.
Directions SatNav - CO7 0GD Important Information Council Tax Band – F Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Leasehold EPC rating – C Our ref - COL250254 Lease details - The property is held on a 199 year lease with approximately 178 years remaining.
The service charge is approx £4,000 PA including water rates and building insurance. The ground rent is approx £250 PA
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