4-bedroom bungalow · CO7 9RP
Sold STCListed 78 days
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Summary Offered with no onward chain, this spacious four bedroom detached bungalow offers scope for improvement and refurbishment, and is situated in the pretty village of Wivenhoe.
Benefitting from a thriving artistic community the village also offers excellent road and rail links to Colchester and beyond.
Description This spacious detached bungalow could be an ideal purchase for the growing family with plenty of spacious and flexible accommodation.
Benefitting from no ongoing chain, the property offers an refurbishment opportunity. The property is situated in a cul-de-sac position in this popular village on the banks of the River Colne.
The village benefits from local amenities and facilities which include cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, Millfields Primary School, Broomgrove Primary School, woods and nature reserve, Wivenhoe Sailing Club, St Marys Church and the University of Essex.
The village further benefits from a train station providing links to Colchester and towards Clacton and Walton. Colchester is also easily reachable by road.
Covered Entrance Porch With door to: Entrance Hall Built-in cupboard, laminate wood flooring, radiator, doors to: Living Room Laminate wood flooring, radiator, upvc double glazed windows to rear and side.
Kitchen / Diner Upvc double glazed window to side, upvc double glazed window to rear to Lean-To/Conservatory, radiator, base and eye level units, work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit with hot and cold taps, tiled splashbacks, space for appliances, large storage cupboard, open doorway access to: Lean-To / Conservatory Laminate wood flooring, windows with blinds, doors to garden.
Bedroom One Upvc double glazed window to front, wardrobe cupboards, laminate wood flooring, radiator. Bedroom Two Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, wood laminate flooring.
Bedroom Three Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate wood flooring, wardrobe cupboards. Bedroom Four Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate wood flooring.
Family Bathroom Two upvc double glazed obscure windows to rear, panel enclosed bath, w.c. And pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.
Outside To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off road parking and leading to the Garage. There is hedging to the front of the property providing privacy.
There is a wraparound garden to the rear and side of the property which is mainly laid to lawn, all enclosed by panel fencing with high hedging providing privacy. Directions Refer to map 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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