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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CO16 0HZ
For saleReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 10 SepListed 237 days
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*** Guide price £400,000 - £425,000 *** Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer for sale this well-presented three-bedroom detached bungalow, ideally situated in the highly sought-after village of Thorpe-le-Soken, further benefiting from solar panels which enhance energy efficiency.
The property benefits from excellent transport links, with Thorpe-le-Soken railway station providing direct services to Colchester and London Liverpool Street.
Internally, the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway leading to a spacious living room featuring a fireplace and double-glazed sliding door opening into the conservatory, which enjoys pleasant views over the rear garden.
The modern kitchen is well appointed with a breakfast bar, built-in oven and hob with extractor hood above, providing a practical and stylish space for everyday living.
The property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
Completing the accommodation is a contemporary family bathroom. The generous rear garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn is well stocked with mature shrubs, planting, and established borders.
The garden offers a high degree of privacy and features a variety of useful outbuildings and sheds, providing excellent storage.
A gate to front gives access to the driveway providing off road parking and leading to the garage.
Thorpe-le-Soken is a thriving village and civil parish within the Tendring district, offering a wide range of local amenities including independent shops, eateries, and recreational facilities.
The popular Rolph Primary School and Tendring Technology College are both within walking distance, making the village particularly appealing to families.
The location also provides easy access to Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, and Weeley via the A133.
Residents can enjoy a variety of bars, restaurants, and public houses, as well as essential services such as doctors’ surgeries, hairdressers, and the renowned Lifehouse Spa.
Entrance Hall Kitchen (2.74m x 3.78m) Living Room (5.5m x 4.11m) Conservatory (2.8m x 2.92m) Bathroom (1.6m x 2.26m) Master Bedroom (3.68m x 5.05m) En-Suite (1.42m x 1.68m) Bedroom (3.23m x 3.02m) Bedroom (2.36m x 4m) Garage (2.36m x 4.42m)
Value & comps
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About 49, Frinton Road, Clacton-on-Sea
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