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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO7 9HX
For saleListed 135 days
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About
Nestled along Elmstead Road and set back in a prominent position, is this deceptively spacious four-bedroom family home offering excellent access to Wivenhoe's local shops, schools, train station, university, and convenient links to the nearby city of Colchester The well-proportioned accommodation comprises two reception rooms, a separate kitchen with breakfast bar, utility room, and cloakroom on the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including three with en-suite, providing flexible and comfortable family living.
Outside, the charming south-facing rear garden has been beautifully maintained and is well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and planting.
The garden also features a pergola seating area, decking, and patio, creating an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining.
To the front, the property benefits from ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles.
Early viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate the space, location, and excellent features this wonderful family home has to offer. Entrance Hall UPVC front door, stairs, understairs storage.
Sitting Room 25' 3" x 12' 10" (7.70m x 3.91m) Bay window to front, radiator, French doors to rear.
Kitchen 15' 3" x 9' 2" (4.65m x 2.79m) Tiled floor, vertical radiator, window to rear, pantry cupboard, fitted kitchen including a range of wall and base units, laminate worktop, integrated gas hob, double oven, stainless-steel sink, breakfast bar space for fridge/freezer and washing machine.
Dining Room 15' 3" x 9' 2" (4.65m x 2.79m) Double glazed windows to rear and side, French doors, radiator. WC Obscure window to side, tiled floor, wash hand basin, WC.
Utility Room 6' 8" x 5' 11" (2.03m x 1.80m) Space for washing machine. Landing Doors leading to: Bedroom One 17' 7" x 10' 4" (5.36m x 3.15m) Juliette balcony to rear, fitted wardrobe, radiator.
En Suite Window to rear, tiled floor, towel radiator, tiled walls, p-shaped bath, over head shower, WC, vanity unit.
Bedroom Two 12' 10" x 12' 10" (3.91m x 3.91m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, door to: Jack & Jill Bathroom Enclosed shower, tiled walls and floor, WC and vanity unit, door to Jack & Jill.
Bedroom Three 12' 2" x 10' 9" (3.71m x 3.28m) Double glazed bay window to front, radiator, door to Jack and Jill en-suite.
Bedroom Four 12' 11" x 11' 7" (3.94m x 3.53m) Double glazed window to front and radiator.
Rear Garden A charming private rear garden mainly laid to lawn, decking and patio, several seating areas, garden shed, small watering station, retained by fencing, gated side access leading to the driveway.
Off Road Parking Ample off road parking via the block paved driveway creating off parking for several vehicles, retained by hedging.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 34, Elmstead Road, Colchester
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