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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CO4 9QU
For saleReduced £10k (−3.8%) on 23 JunListed 206 days
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About
Superbly presented two bedroom starter home offered with no onward chain in the sought-after Highwoods area of Colchester, with a modern kitchen and bathroom, good size enclosed garden, allocated parking and close to popular primary and secondary schooling.
A double glazed entrance door leads to an entrance lobby with stairs to the first floor, a door leads to the lounge with a box bay window to the front, feature fireplace and understairs storage cupboard.
The kitchen/diner is located to the rear with the kitchen being fitted with a range of modern units and work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, a stainless steel sink with mixer taps, built-in four ring gas hob, electric oven with extractor fan over, wall mounted cabinets, cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler and a double glazed window and door leading to the rear garden.
On the first floor the landing gives access to the loft space, bedroom one is located to the front with a built-in double wardrobe and bedroom two is to the rear.
The bathroom is fitted with a modern white three piece suite comprising panel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin, WC and double glazed window to the rear.
Outside To the rear of the property there is a good size patio area which leads to a lawned garden with shaped flower beds, a wooden shed and the garden is enclosed by fencing.
There is an allocated parking space to the front.
Location The property is situated on the popular Highwoods development to the north of Colchester close to The Gilberd Secondary School and good primary schooling.
A Tesco superstore is nearby for day to day needs and the A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25.
Colchester General Hospital is also nearby as is Colchester North Station with rail services to London's Liverpool Street. Directions Please use postcode CO4 9QU for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – B EPC Rating - D Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - COL260237
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