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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO6 3JS
Sold STCListed 285 days
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About
*** Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000 *** Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer for sale this extended three-bedroom semi-detached home with a loft room, located in the highly sought-after village of West Bergholt.
This desirable location provides convenient access to Colchester North Station, offering direct links to London Liverpool Street, as well as Heathlands Primary School, a doctor?s surgery, pharmacy, local Co-op, public houses, and the A12.
Internally, the property is well-presented throughout. It begins with an entrance porch that opens into a welcoming lounge, followed by a versatile second reception room.
The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/diner, fitted with a range of modern eye-level and base units, ample countertop space, and integrated appliances.
The dining area features bi-folding doors that open directly onto the rear garden, creating a bright and open living space ideal for entertaining.
On the first floor, the landing leads to three bedrooms, with the main bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
The current owners have also converted the loft to create a functional additional room, currently used as a home office, complete with Velux windows providing plenty of natural light.
The property is further enhanced by a generous rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, with a patio area perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation.
To the front, there is off-road parking available via a shared access driveway. Palmer & Partners highly recommend an internal viewing to fully appreciate all this home has to offer.
Porch Lounge 12' 7" x 10' 2" Reception Room 12' 7" x 13' 4" Kitchen/Diner 8' 10" x 27' 3" First Floor Landing Bedroom One 9' 3" x 14' 7" En-Suite 4' 4" x 4' 5" Bathroom 4' 2" x 7' 5" Bedroom Two 12' 7" x 10' 2" Bedroom Three 7' 5" x 10' 1" Loft Room 11' 0" x 10' 11"
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Colchester Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6
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