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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CO16 9JL
No longer listedListed 82 days
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About
The Property This attractive family home has a broad, rendered façade beneath a pitched tiled roof, with bay windows adding interest and bringing natural light into the principal front rooms.
A decorative glazed entrance door opens into the central hallway, which also provides access to a ground-floor cloakroom. The standout reception space is the impressive 27'2" living room.
This bright, elongated room has a front-facing bay window, fitted carpet and decorative coving, with ample space for several seating areas.
Across the hall, the sitting room and dining room form a flexible arrangement.
The sitting room has a traditional fireplace, neutral carpeting and a bay window, while a broad opening connects it to the dining room.
The latter features exposed timber floorboards, recessed lighting and direct access to the garden, making it suitable for dining, working from home or entertaining.
The kitchen is finished with white Shaker-style cabinets, dark contrasting work surfaces, mosaic-tiled details and terracotta-toned floor tiles.
Integrated cooking appliances are complemented by space for further freestanding appliances, while a glazed rear door provides garden access. Adjoining the kitchen is a substantial 21' breakfast room.
Currently arranged as a dining and working space, it benefits from exposed wooden flooring, neutral décor, recessed lighting and both a window and door overlooking the garden.
Upstairs are four generously proportioned bedrooms. The rooms are presented in light, neutral tones and include fitted carpets providing a straightforward base for a purchaser to personalise.
The spacious family bathroom has a traditional white suite comprising a panelled bath, separate shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and WC.
Beige wall and floor tiles are paired with white tongue-and-groove-style panelling and a contrasting mosaic border.
The Outside The property has a paved frontage, a low brick boundary and gated side access. To the rear is a generous enclosed garden with a paved terrace immediately outside the house.
Beyond this lies an extensive lawn bordered by mature trees, shrubs and established planting, creating a private, leafy setting.
The garden would benefit from some general maintenance but offers excellent space and considerable potential for landscaping, children’s play or outdoor entertaining.
The Area Weeley is a well-positioned Essex village offering convenient access to Clacton-on-Sea, the surrounding Tendring countryside and the nearby coastline.
The village provides everyday amenities and has its own railway station; current services can be checked through National Rail. Road links also connect with Colchester and neighbouring coastal towns.
Further Information Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Tendring Council Tax Band: E Property Construction: Brick Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage Mobile Coverage EE Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services.
You may be able to get limited indoor coverage. O2 Good outdoor, variable in-home There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors.
Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available. 3 Variable outdoor There is a variable chance of getting a good connection that will support services.
Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available. Do not expect coverage indoors.
Vodafone Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services. You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.
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Availability Standard 17 Mbps 1 Mbps Good Superfast 59 Mbps 10 Mbps Good Ultrafast 1000 Mbps 1000 Mbps Good Networks in your area - Openreach, Truespeed.
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