3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO3 4LB
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About
Situated in the highly sought after residential area of Prettygate, this extended semi-detached home offers generous and versatile accommodation ideally suited to family living.
Well-presented throughout, the property features three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms, a spacious 18ft sitting room opening into a family dining room.
Further benefits include excellent access to the A12, ample off road parking and a position within the catchment area for Philip Morant School and College, Prettygate Primary School.
The accommodation with approximate room sizes comprises:- ENTRANCE HALL A double glazed entrance door opens into a spacious entrance hall with engineered oak flooring, radiator and staircase leading to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM 18'7 x 10'4 Double glazed window to front, radiator, gas coal effect fire set within a natural stone surround.
DINING ROOM 13'4 x 10'4 Double glazed French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, double glazed window to side and radiator.
KITCHEN 13'2 x 8'8 Fitted with a one and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap set into work surfacing, together with a range of base and eye level units.
Integrated appliances include a concealed dishwasher, gas hob with stainless steel extractor above and built-in double oven.
Further features include a breakfast bar and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator.
UTILITY ROOM 8'2 x 6'3 Work top with plumbing for washing machine beneath, eye level cupboard, larder cupboard, radiator and space for fridge/freezer.
A door leads to the storage area formed from part of the former garage. GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM Double shower cubicle, WC and wash basin, wall tiling, tiled floor, vertical radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Double glazed window to side, loft access, doors to all first floor rooms. BEDROOM ONE 11'4 x 11'3 Double glazed window to front and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 13'8 x 7'1 Double glazed window to rear, radiator and airing cupboard housing combination boiler, which has not been tested by Elms Price and Co.
BEDROOM THREE 9'8 x 4'9 plus recess 3'2 x 2'7 Double glazed window to front, radiator and large built-in storage cupboard.
FAMILY BATHROOM Bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash basin and WC, double glazed window to rear, wall tiling and tiled floor.
OUTSIDE To the front, a block paved driveway provides ample off road parking. An up and over door gives access to the retained storage section of the former garage.
The attractive rear garden is well maintained and arranged with a patio seating area, lawn, established flowers and shrub borders, and mature trees - providing an appealing outdoor space for families and entertaining.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council tax band : C. Local authority : Colchester City Council. Energy rating : TBC.
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