3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 5DD
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About
Boydens are delighted to bring to the market this three-bedroom semi-detached family home, situated to the north of Colchester and within easy reach of Colchester North Station, which provides a direct rail service to London Liverpool Street in under 45 minutes.
The property is accessed via a double-glazed front door, which opens into an L-shaped entrance hallway with stairs leading to the first floor.
The spacious lounge is positioned at the front of the property and features an attractive red-brick fireplace, with views overlooking the front garden.
The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and offers a range of storage units, work surfaces and some integrated appliances. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a bathroom and a separate WC.
To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample space for family living.
Externally, the property benefits from a front garden, while gated access leads to the rear garden, which is arranged over several raised and tiered levels.
The property would benefit from some modernisation and general improvement, offering an excellent opportunity for purchasers to update and personalise the home to their own taste and create a comfortable family residence.
Hugh Dickson Road has long been regarded as one of Colchester’s most sought-after residential locations.
Situated to the north of the town, the area benefits from convenient access to Colchester General Hospital, the A12 and North Station, which provides direct rail links to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
Colchester city centre is also easily accessible via a regular bus service.
A range of local amenities can be found nearby, including the ASDA Superstore at Turner Rise Retail Park, which is within easy driving distance.
HALLWAY - 2'5" x 9'1" (0.74 x 2.77m) LIVING ROOM - 16' x 9'7'' (4.9m x 2.9m) KITCHEN - 10' x 11'9'' (3m x 3.6m) BATHROOM - 5'10'' x 5'6'' (1.8m x 1.7m) W.C - 2'3'' x 4'8'' (0.7m x 1.4m) BEDROOM - 1 - 16' x 9'5'' (4.9m x 2.9m) LANDING - 7'7'' x 5'9'' (2.3m x 1.8m) BEDROOM - 3 - 7'9'' x 8'9'' (2.4m x 2.7m) BEDROOM - 2 - 8'2'' x 14'10'' (2.5m x 4.5m)
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