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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 0NY
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About
Positioned on a peaceful residential road to the north of Colchester, this well-balanced three-bedroom home offers practical family living across two floors.
Light-filled interiors, a generous kitchen/dining room and a private rear garden create a home that is equally suited to everyday life and entertaining.
An attached garage and driveway provide useful additional storage and parking, while the location places schools, local amenities and transport connections within easy reach.
The Property - A covered entrance opens into a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.
The principal reception room spans the front of the house, offering a comfortable and versatile living space with large windows drawing in natural light.
To the rear, the kitchen and dining room form the social heart of the home.
Arranged in an open-plan layout, the space is fitted with ample cabinetry and work surfaces, with room for a family dining table beside sliding doors that open directly onto the garden.
The connection between house and garden lends the room a bright, relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. Upstairs are three bedrooms arranged around a central landing.
The principal bedroom is notably generous, while the remaining two rooms provide flexible accommodation for children, guests or home working.
A contemporary family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation. The Outside - The property is set back behind a driveway and front garden, with an attached garage positioned to the side.
At the rear, the enclosed garden has been designed for ease of maintenance, combining paved terraces with an artificial lawn and planted borders.
There is ample space for outdoor dining, children's play equipment or container planting, creating a pleasant extension of the living space during warmer months.
The Area - Chalfont Road sits within a well-established residential neighbourhood on the northern side of Colchester, one of Britain's oldest recorded towns.
The area is particularly popular with families thanks to its access to respected schools, everyday amenities and nearby green spaces.
Colchester's city centre offers an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions, while the nearby A12 provides convenient road links towards Chelmsford, the M25 and London.
Colchester North Station is also within easy reach, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street, making the area a practical choice for commuters.
Further Information - Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Colchester Council Tax Band: C Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas connected Mobile Coverage EE 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. O2 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. 3 Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors.
Vodafone Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors.
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Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability Standard3 Mbps 0.5 Mbps Good Superfast47 Mbps9 Mbps Good Ultrafast 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps Good Networks in your area - Openreach, Virgin Media
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