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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO3 0GJ
For saleListed 256 days
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About
** Guide Price £500,000 - £525,000 ** A superb detached family home in a cul-de-sac position a short distance from both primary and secondary schools, offered to a high standard with parking, garage, attractive garden, a good size lounge and study/playroom.
A double-glazed entrance door leads to an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and gives access to the cloakroom which comprises a vanity wash hand basin, WC and a double-glazed window to the front.
The lounge is located to the rear and is of a particularly good size with a double-glazed window, cast-iron log burner and opens to the kitchen/dining/breakfast area.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of stylish units, wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, a built-in four ring gas hob with extractor fan over and pan drawers under, eye level oven and grill, integrated microwave, inset one and a half sink with mixer taps, integrated fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine and a range of wall mounted cabinets.
The dining/breakfast area has a vaulted ceiling with two rooflight windows and double-glazed French doors leading onto the patio.
The study/playroom is located to the front and has a double-glazed window.
The first floor landing has an open balustrade with double glazed window to the side and leads to the loft space and over stairs storage cupboard.
Bedroom one is located to the rear with a bay window and an en-suite which comprises a vanity wash hand basin, WC, shower cubicle, chrome heated towel rail, complementary tiling and a double-glazed window to the side.
Bedrooms two, three and four are all of a good size and have double-glazed windows to the front.
The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white three piece suite comprises a wash hand basin, WC, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, chrome heated towel rail and a double-glazed window to the side.
Outside The property has an attractive garden with a porcelain paved patio and seating areas, raised flower beds and enclosed by brick walling and fencing.
There is a personnel door to the garage and double gates to the driveway to the front which is shingled and provides off-road parking for several vehicles.
Location The property is situated in a cul-de-sac position in the popular Stanway district of Colchester a short distance from Stanway Secondary School and good primary schooling.
Tollgate Retail Park and Stane Park shopping districts are within easy reach offering a range of shopping facilities via an array of national outlet stores.
The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25, A120 for Stansted Airport and the railway stations of the city offer services to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CO3 0GJ for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – E EPC Rating - D Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - TOL260036
Value & comps
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