5-bedroom house · CO1 1AJ
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About
Offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain and located towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac is this four/five-bedroom, three bathroom, townhouse which is conveniently situated in close proximity to Colchester North Station and, in our opinion, within walking distance of the City Centre.
This property spans three floors and provides generous accommodation. The modern townhouse features a private rear garden, a single garage, gas-fired radiator heating, and double-glazed windows.
The ground floor includes a welcoming reception hall, a cloakroom, a dining room/ bedroom five, and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room.
On the first floor, you will find two good-sized bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, along with a comfortable lounge.
The second floor comprises two further double bedrooms, including a master bedroom that also features an en-suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom.
Entrance door to front, directly into: ENTRANCE Hall, Radiator, storage cupboard, under stairs cupboard, doors to: DINING ROOM/ BEDROOM FIVE 12'7 X 8'1 (3.84M X 2.46M) Radiator, window to front aspect.
CLOAKROOM Recess spotlights, low level flushing WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (14'8 X 9'4 & 12'10 x 8'10 (4.47m x 2.84m & 3.90m x 2.46m) Tiled floor, recess spotlights, range of matching wall, base units and drawers one housing boiler.
inset five ring gas hob with chimney hood above and with oven beneath, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, space suitable for washing machine, double glazed window to rear, double half glazed doors into rear garden FIRST FLOOR LANDING Radiator, storage cupboard, doors off LOUNGE 14'9 X 12'9 (4.50M X 3.89M) Radiator, two windows to front aspect BEDROOM THREE 14'9 X 9'3 (4.50M X 2.82M) Radiator, two windows to rear aspect BEDROOM TWO 14'9 X 9'3 (4.50M X 2.82M) Radiator, window to rear aspect EN-SUITE Recess spotlights, radiator, shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin SECOND FLOOR LANDING Access to loft, radiator BEDROOM ONE 14'9 X 12'8 (4.50M X 3.86M) Radiator, two windows to front aspect EN-SUITE Recess spotlights, radiator, shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin BEDROOM FOUR 11'2 X 8'7 (3.40M X 2.62M) Radiator, two windows to rear aspect BATHROOM Tiled floor, part tiled walls, recess spotlights, radiator, bath, low level WC, wash hand basin EXTERIOR Commencing with paved patio area, remainder laid to lawn with small ornate fishpond The rear has a covered lean to that leads to a concrete pathway leading to main part of the garden, raised patio and shingle stone areas, mature tree and panelled fencing to boundaries, external water tap supply.
GARAGE Light and power connected, personal door into garden. COUNCIL TAX BAND E
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