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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO4 5AZ
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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 27 JUNE : 2PM to 4PM. ALL OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY PRIOR TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT. PLEASE CALL NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.
A rare opportunity to acquire this substantial five-bedroom family home, occupying a generous corner plot in the highly sought-after area of Braiswick.
The property requires complete renovation throughout, offering excellent potential for improvement and personalisation (subject to approval from local authority).
Ideally positioned within easy reach of the A12, it is also within reasonable walking distance of Colchester's mainline railway station (London Liverpool Street approximately one hour) and adjacent to Colchester's premier golf club.
Properties of this nature rarely become available, and we strongly recommend an internal inspection on the 'Open House' to fully appreciate the accommodation and potential on offer.
Entrance door to: SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to first floor, wood flooring. CLOAKROOM WC and wash basin, window to side.
KITCHEN 16' 6" x 10' 1" (5.03m x 3.07m) Window to side, window to rear, door to garden, double drainer sink unit set into work surfacing, base cupboards, serving hatch, cupboard housing original warm air boiler (not tested by Elms Price and Co).
DINING ROOM 12' 9" x 12' 9" (3.89m x 3.89m) Two windows to rear, wood flooring, understairs cupboard.
L-SHAPED SITTING ROOM 21' 1" x 17' 6" (6.43m x 5.33m) Two windows to front, window to rear, gas coal effect fire (not tested by Elms Price and Co).
SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR LANDING Window to rear, loft access, airing cupboard. BATHROOM Window to rear, bath, WC and wash basin. BEDROOM 17' 0" x 16' 0" max.
measurement (5.18m x 4.88m) Two windows to side, window to front, large eaves storage cupboard/wardrobe. BEDROOM 12' 2" x 10' 1" (3.71m x 3.07m) Window to rear.
BEDROOM 10' 2" x 9' 3" (3.1m x 2.82m) Window to front. BEDROOM 10' 2" x 8' 3" (3.1m x 2.51m) Window to rear. BEDROOM 8' 8" x 7' 0" (2.64m x 2.13m) Window to front.
OUTSIDE AND GARDENS As previously mentioned the property occupies a generous corner plot; a block paved driveway provides ample off road parking and access to: Garage of 17'9 x 10'1 with up and over door.
The front garden is laid to lawn with mature planting. To the rear is a fully mature garden, enclosed to all boundaries. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council tax band : F.
Local authority : Colchester City Council. Energy rating : TBC.
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