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Sold STCListed 257 days
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About
In need of modernisation, Boydens are pleased to present this spacious three-bedroom ex-local authority semi-detached family home, situated in the popular Monkwick area to the south of Colchester.
The property offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout and presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking a renovation project.
A composite front door opens into a generous entrance hallway providing ample space for coats and footwear, an airing cupboard, and stairs rising to the first floor.
The lounge benefits from a front aspect and leads through to a sizeable kitchen/dining area, creating an ideal space for family life and entertaining. A rear door provides direct access to the garden.
To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a further single bedroom, along with a family bathroom and separate WC, both of which would benefit from updating.
Externally, the property features a front garden and gated side access leading to the rear garden, which is arranged in two sections and includes a useful brick-built storage shed.
This home represents a fantastic opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor to modernise and personalise a generously sized family property in a well-regarded location.
The property is located to the south of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, with easy access and transport links to Colchester town and mainline station.
There are many local amenities which include; local shops, takeaways, convenience stores, local public house, nurseries and schools, these features all make this home a suitable family home.
With Friday Woods a close distance away it is also ideal for walks within it's picturesque woodlands.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 5'10'' x 12' (1.8m x 3.7m) LOUNGE - 13'7'' x 9'11'' (4.1m x 3m) KITCHEN - 17'8'' x 8'10'' (5.4m x 2.7m) LANDING - 6'4'' x 6'11'' (1.9m x 2.1m) BEDROOM - 1 - 10'11'' x 8'8'' (3.3m x 2.6m) BEDROOM - 2 - 10'10'' x 9'4'' (3.3m x 2.8m) BEDROOM - 3 - 8'10'' x 7'7'' (2.7m x 2.3m) BATHROOM - 5'7'' x 5'5'' (1.7m x 1.7m) W.C - 2'8'' x 5'5'' (0.8m x 1.7m) AGENT NOTE- Local Authority - Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability -Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - February 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by THREE with 82% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and EE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) February 2026 Utilities - Mains Electric /Mains Gas Heating /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 February 2026 - The property is at a very low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked February 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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