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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO1 2EA
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*Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000* Charming three-bedroom detached house on a desirable corner plot, blending period features with luxury finishes.
Includes a detached double-width garage and is just a short walk from Colchester Town Station and the City centre.
The ground floor includes an entrance hall with under-stairs storage and a cloakroom with low-level WC and corner basin. The lounge features an ornate fireplace, shelving and built-in cupboards.
The separate dining room includes hand-built storage cupboards, display shelving, a ceiling rose, and picture rail.
The upgraded open-plan kitchen features quartz worktops, a central island with under-counter seating, an undermounted butler sink, sleek base units, and Bosch appliances including an integrated dishwasher, electric double oven, and four-ring gas hob with extractor over.
There's also plumbing for a washing machine, and a half-glazed door opens to the rear garden. The first floor comprises three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom one includes a bay window, fireplace, built-in wardrobe, ceiling rose, and picture rail. Bedrooms two and three also have ceiling roses and picture rails.
The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, separate bath, wash basin, low-level WC, herringbone tiled walls, and a vertical towel rail. A cupboard on the landing houses a high-pressure water tank.
The second floor contains an additional room with built-in storage and reclaimed floorboards, suitable for use as a studio or office.
Externally, the rear courtyard-style garden is west facing and low maintenance. The property also includes a detached double-width garage with electric roller shutter door.
Location Gladstone Road is located in a well-established residential area of Colchester, close to a variety of local amenities.
It is within walking distance or a short drive to Colchester City Centre, offering shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Colchester Town Station is nearby, providing regular rail services to London and other destinations.
The area is served by reputable schools and childcare facilities, with green spaces such as Castle Park and local recreation grounds close by.
Good road links connect Gladstone Road to the wider Essex region, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents. Directions Use postcode CO1 2EA 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 - E
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About 38, Gladstone Road, Colchester
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