4-bedroom semi-detached house · CO3 4HL
To rentReduced £50 (−2.8%) on 17 OctListed 43 days · slow let
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About
Situated in the sought after Lexden district of Colchester is this well presented four bedroom semi detached family home within walking distance of the popular Home Farm primary school and sought after second schools.
The property is accessed via a double glazed entrance door which leads to an entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor and giving access to the lounge to the front with attractive bay window feature.
The kitchen is located to the rear of the hallway and is fitted with a range of units and worksurfaces with cupboards and drawers under, one and a half bowl sink, cooker space, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, velux skylight, good range of wall mounted cabinets and double glazed window to the rear and a door leading through to the dining room which in turn leads through to the garden room with double glazed French doors leading to the rear garden.
On the first floor landing has stairs to the second floor and double glazed window to the side and gives access to bedroom one with double glazed bay window to the front.
Bedroom two being a good size double with double glazed window to the rear as well as bedroom four.
The family bathroom which is fitted with a modern suite with panel bath with shower over, hand basin, airing cupboard and a double glazed window to the rear with a separate W.C with matching low level suite with double glazed window to the rear.
On the second floor bedroom three can be found which has eaves storage cupboards and double glazed window to the rear.
To the rear of the property there is paved patio area which leads to a lawn garden with personal door to the garage which has power connected to it, and gated rear access to the parking space adjacent to the garage.
There is a raised landscaped garden area to the front. Important Information Deposit: £2134.61 or our deposit replacement product. Availability: Now!
Off road parking and garage Non Smokers Council tax band - C EPC rating - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, Gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Broadband Availability - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast available (Ofcom Broadband Checker - September 2026).
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile coverage in the area is provided by O2, EE, Three and Vodafone.
(Ofcom Mobile Checker –September 2026) Holding deposit Prospective applicants will be required to pay a Holding Deposit to Fenn Wright, equivalent to a maximum of 1 week's rent.
Once the holding deposit has been received, Fenn Wright will suspend marketing of the rental property for a period of 15 calendar days subject to referencing commencing promptly.
Upon successful references being completed, acceptable and the tenancy being confirmed by Fenn Wright, the holding deposit paid will then contribute towards the first month's rental payment.
Value & comps
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About 37, Shakespeare Road, Essex
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