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About
Boydens are delighted to bring to market this well-presented two-bedroom detached bungalow, situated on the highly sought-after St John's Estate, to the north of Colchester's vibrant city centre.
Occupying a generous plot, the property benefits from two separate driveways, providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
A double-glazed entrance door opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway, offering practical space for coats and footwear.
Positioned at the front of the property, the comfortable lounge enjoys a pleasant front aspect and features an attractive fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
The kitchen/dining room is located to the side of the property, providing an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.
Both bedrooms are generously proportioned doubles and are situated at the rear of the bungalow, enjoying views over the garden and offering a peaceful retreat.
A well-appointed family bathroom is conveniently located between the two bedrooms.
Externally, the property boasts an enclosed rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a patio seating area, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing during the warmer months.
The property also benefits from a garage, providing useful storage space.
Offering comfortable single-storey living in a popular residential location, this detached bungalow presents an excellent opportunity for a range of buyers seeking convenience, space, and easy access to local amenities and transport links.
St Johns has long been considered one of Colchester’s most sought after areas.
Located to the north of the town it benefits from easy access to the A12 and North Station with its direct railway links to London's Liverpool Street in under an hour.
This popular residential area also has the added bonus of good local primary and secondary schools, a parade of shops, which includes a bank; Post Office; express supermarket and takeaways.
A major bus route to town can be found on Ipswich Road, as well as a petrol station and the nearby estate of Highwoods also offers a Tesco Superstore.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 17' x 3'3'' (5.2m x 1m) BEDROOM - 1 - 11'7'' x 12'1'' (3.5m x 3.7m) BATHROOM - 5'7'' x 8'6'' (1.7m x 2.6m) BEDROOM - 2 - 8'10'' x 12'1'' (2.7m x 3.7m) INNER HALLWAY - 5'6'' x 3'5'' (1.7m x 1m) KITCHEN - 8'10'' x 18'11'' (2.7m x 5.8m) LIVING ROOM - 10'11'' x 14'10'' (3.3m x 4.5m) AGENT NOTE- Local Authority – Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability – Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – June 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by THREE with 84% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and EE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) June 2026 Utilities - Mains Electric /Mains Gas /Mains Water /Mains Sewerage Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map – checked June 2026 - The property is at a low risk of flooding Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked June 2026 – We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.
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