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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 6BU
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**Guide price £375,000-£385,000** A modern three bedroom semi-detached home on the popular Kingswood Heath development to the north of Colchester with great access to North Station and the A12.
On the popular Kingswood Heath development, constructed by Bloor Homes, is this well presented three bedroom family home, conveniently located for access to North Station, the A12 and Colchester General Hospital.
Furthermore, the recently established Northern Gateway is just a few minutes’ walk away offering fantastic facilities including Vue Epic cinema, Hollywood Bowl, various eateries and other leisure facilities.
The property comprises of an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and door to the lounge with window to the front, understairs cupboard and door to the kitchen/dining room.
The well equipped kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units and worksurfaces with ample storage space, inset sink, ceramic hob with extractor over, built-in oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, utility area with worksurface and plumbing for washing machine, window and French doors to the rear garden and access to the ground floor cloakroom with WC and hand basin.
On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms and the bathroom. Bedroom one is to the rear and has built-in mirror fronted wardrobe and an en suite with double shower cubicle, WC and hand basin.
Bedrooms two and three are both to the front and the bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising panel bath, WC and hand basin.
Outside To the rear of the property there is an attractive enclosed garden with paved patio area with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn with wooden garden shed.
To the side of the property there is off road parking for a comfortably two cars.
Location The property is on the popular Kingswood Heath development to the north of Colchester town centre with great access to the A12, North Station and Colchester General Hospital.
The David Lloyd leisure centre is within walking distance as is the Northern gateway Leisure Park.
Directions Proceed out of Colchester on the Northern Approach Road, continue straight over the traffic lights signposted for Great Horkesley, take the next left into Whitmore Drive, proceed over the roundabout and take the next right into Cavell Avenue where the property can be found on the left hand side, please use post code CO4 6BU for Satnav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - B Agents Note In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 we have a duty to inform potential purchasers that the sellers are a relation of an employee of Fenn Wright.
Agents Note We are advised there is an Estate Service Charge of approximately £400 pa.
Value & comps
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