5-bedroom semi-detached house · CO7 9SY
For saleReduced £25k (−5%) on 7 OctListed 32 days
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About
This attractive semi detached home is situated in the charming town of Wivenhoe, offering excellent access to Wivenhoe railway station, with convenient connections to London and Colchester.
The property also benefits from easy access to the natural beauty of the River Colne and the surrounding Essex countryside.
The house has been thoughtfully upgraded by the current owners, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and modernising the property for contemporary living.
Improvements include an air source heat pump, solar panels and battery storage, which are intended to help reduce energy consumption and running costs.
The ground floor features a welcoming living room to the front, with seamless access to the modern open plan kitchen and dining room, which in turn provides direct access to the garden.
A convenient ground floor WC completes this level. On the first floor are two well proportioned double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes.
The primary bedroom also features a stylish en-suite shower room.
A further single bedroom, currently arranged as a home office, provides versatile additional space, alongside a contemporary family bathroom.
The additional second floor provides two further bedrooms, with one benefiting from built-in wardrobes and useful eaves storage, offering excellent flexibility for family living, guests or home working.
Outside, the property benefits from a low maintenance garden, providing an ideal space for outdoor relaxation and al fresco dining.
The property also offers off road parking and a garage, providing valuable additional storage and parking facilities.
Situated in the charming riverside town of Wivenhoe, this location offers excellent transport links, with Wivenhoe railway station providing regular services to Colchester and London Liverpool Street.
The town provides a range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities, while the surrounding River Colne, Wivenhoe Woods and open countryside offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Colchester is also easily accessible for a wider range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. The address serves as a catchment area for both primary schools in Wivenhoe.
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