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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO6 3JW
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Guide price £400,000-£425,000 --- Boydens Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market this beautifully presented and extended three-bedroom semi-detached residence, situated in the highly sought-after village of West Bergholt.
A timber and glazed entrance door opens into a spacious porch, offering ample storage space for coats and shoes, which in turn leads into a welcoming hallway featuring ceramic tiled flooring and stairs rising to the first floor.
The property benefits from a cosy lounge complete with a built-in flame fire, creating an attractive media wall and focal point to the room.
To the rear of the property is a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family living space, ideal for modern family life and entertaining.
French doors open directly onto the generous rear garden, providing the perfect setting for summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings.
A door from the kitchen leads into a useful side lobby, providing access to both the front and rear of the property, the garage, and an external WC.
Planning proposals are available online for the conversion of this area into additional internal accommodation, as well as plans to extend above, creating a substantial four-bedroom home.
(Application numbers 230301/222361) To the first floor, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a further bedroom, and a contemporary family bathroom.
Externally, the property offers off-road parking for a minimum of three vehicles, leading to a single garage. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio seating area.
The current owners have extensively renovated and improved the property to a high standard throughout, resulting in a stylish and versatile family home in a desirable village location.
West Bergholt is widely regarded as one of Colchester’s most sought-after villages, thanks to its excellent transport links, including easy access to the A12 and Colchester North Station, which offers direct rail services to London Liverpool Street.
The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and boasts a highly regarded primary school that feeds into The Stanway School.
Residents also benefit from a range of local amenities, including a Co-op store, Post Office, restaurants, and traditional public houses.
Additionally, frequent bus services provide convenient access to Colchester’s vibrant city centre.
This superb property offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-appointed family home in a desirable village setting.
PORCH - 6'1'' x 4'10'' (1.9m x 1.5m) HALLWAY - 5'10'' x 5'9'' (1.8m x 1.8m) LIVING ROOM - 13'1'' x 10'7'' (4m x 3.2m) KITCHEN - 19'7'' x 9'11'' (6m x 3m) KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 8'2'' x 8'9'' (2.5m x 2.7m) INNER HALLWAY - 3'6'' x 16'10'' (1.1m x 5.1m) GARAGE - 9'11'' x 15'2'' (3m x 4.6m) W.C - 2'9'' x 4'10'' (0.8m x 1.5m) STORE ROOM - 6'9'' x 8'5'' (2.1m x 2.6m) LANDING - 7'10'' x 7'2'' (2.4m x 2.2m) BEDROOM - 1 - 11'3'' x 12'6'' (3.4m x 3.8m) BEDROOM - 2 - 11'2'' x 9'10'' (3.4m x 3m) BEDROOM - 3 - 7'5'' x 9'7'' (2.3m x 2.9m) BATHROOM - 7'9'' x 5'6'' (2.4m x 1.7m) AGENT NOTE- Local Authority – Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability – Standard Broadband available with speeds of up to 5 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – May 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 78% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) May 2026 Utilities - Mains Electric /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 May 2026 - The property is at a low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked May 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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