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Charming Detached Period Home In Sought-After Village Location – Queens Road, West Bergholt ** guide price £550,000 - £570,000 ** Charming Detached Period Home in Sought-After Village Location – Queens Road, West Bergholt Occupying a prime position on the desirable Queens Road in the heart of West Bergholt, this individual and characterful three-bedroom detached home offers the perfect blend of traditional style and modern convenience.
Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved by the current owners, the property sits within a generous and private plot, ideally placed to enjoy the best of village life while being just a short drive from the thriving centre of Colchester.
The ground floor offers a versatile and well-proportioned layout, ideal for both relaxed living and entertaining.
Step into a welcoming entrance hall that leads to a bright and cosy sitting room , featuring a charming brick fireplace with multi-fuel burner and oak surround – a true focal point for the space.
A separate dining room provides the ideal setting for more formal occasions or family meals, with plenty of natural light and a warm, homely atmosphere.
The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home, fitted with a range of quality units and a central oak island, and offering French doors that open onto the garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
A dedicated study offers the perfect work-from-home space or additional reception room, while a ground floor cloakroom and rear hall add to the property's practical appeal.
Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with three generously sized double bedrooms , all thoughtfully arranged and full of natural light.
A well-appointed family bathroom serves the first floor, featuring a contemporary suite and tasteful finishes.
Outside, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal , with private off-road parking to the front and double gates leading to a further shingled area , providing additional parking or scope for use as a secure courtyard or garden extension.
The south-facing garden to the side is a true highlight-well-screened and unoverlooked, offering a peaceful retreat, ideal for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply unwinding.
A wraparound terrace to the rear further enhances the sense of space and seclusion.
West Bergholt is a well-regarded village offering a wealth of amenities including a popular primary school, post office, doctors’ surgery, village stores, public houses, and a parish church, as well as beautiful open green spaces and woodlands.
Colchester, just three miles away, provides excellent rail links to London Liverpool Street, access to the A12, and a full range of shopping, dining, and leisure options.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a truly unique home in a highly desirable village setting – early viewing is strongly recommended.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, double glazed windows, doors leading off Cloakroom Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin Kitchen/Breakfast Room 18'6" x 10'11" Double glazed windows and French doors, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, space for appliances, radiator Sitting Room 19'11" x 11' Double glazed windows and door, French doors, radiator Dining Room 12' x 10'2" Double glazed window, radiator, French doors to: Study 9'7" x 7'1" Double glazed window and door, radiator First Floor Landing Double glazed window, doors leading off Master Bedroom 12' x 11' Double glazed windows, radiator Bedroom Two 12' x 10'7" Double glazed window, radiator Bedroom Three 12' x 10' Double glazed window, storage cupboard, radiator Shower Room Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower, radiator Front of Property Driveway providing off road parking Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, mainly laid to lawn, flower beds, shrubs and trees
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