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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CO4 9ET
Listing removedReduced £25k (−6.3%) on 6 MarListed 509 days
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***guide price £375,000-£400,000*** Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this beautiful, five bedroom family home, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in Highwoods, within an outstanding Ofsted rated school catchment area with schools such as The Gilberd Secondary school as well as within walking distance of Colchester Hospital and with good access to the A12.
Internally, the accommodation is spread throughout three floors providing ample family accommodation, with the ground floor comprising of a spacious kitchen/diner and a utility room.
The first floor of the property comprises of a good sized lounge area along with two bedrooms with bedroom four currently being used as an office area.
The second floor of the property comprises of a further three bedrooms with bedroom one featuring an ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobe as well as a main family bathroom.
The property is further enhanced by a good sized rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with separate decking areas.
The property also offers a garage and car port providing off road parking for two vehicles. Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.
EPC: C Entrance Hall Enter via a double glazed door, stairs rising to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator. Cloakroom Low Level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin.
Kitchen/Diner (3.14m x 6.02m) Double glazed window to the rear, double glazed window to the front, a range of base and wall units, oven and grill, four ring electric hob with an electric extraction, sink and tap, built in fridge/freezer, radiator.
Utility Room Range of base and wall units, sink, door leading out to the rear garden, double glazed window.
First Floor Landing Doors leading to; Lounge (3.22m x 5.96m) Double glazed window to the front, double glazed window to the rear, radiator.
Bedroom Four (5.06m x 2.57m) Two double glazed sash style windows to the front. Bedroom Three (3.18m x 3.28m) Double glazed window to the rear, radiator.
Second Floor Landing Airing cupboard, doors leading to; Bedroom One (3.23m x 4.11m) Double glazed window to the front, double glazed window to the side, radiator, walk in wardrobe with a double glazed window to the rear and storage units.
Ensuite Bathroom Single shower cubicle, low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two (3.3m x 3.4m) Double glazed window to the front, double radiator, alcove for wardrobe. Bedroom Five (3.12m x 2.56m) Double glazed window to the rear, radiator.
Family Bathroom Panel enclosed bathtub with an up and over shower, low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin. Outside Rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with seperate decking areas.
Carport providing off road parking for two vehicles. Garage with an electric up and over door
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About 30, Septimus Drive, Colchester
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