3-bedroom house · CO6 3JW
Sold STCReduced £50k (−11.1%) on 20 JunListed 204 days
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About
Occupying a lovely position, in the popular village of West Bergholt, an established three bedroom detached bungalow with garage and parking situated conveniently for local shopping facilities access for the City centre and mainline railway station.
The entrance door leads to the entrance hall with access to loft space and shelved airing cupboard housing the insulated copper cylinder.
The good size living room has a central fireplace, bi-fold doors to outside and access to the conservatory with door to rear garden.
The kitchen has fitted work surfaces with cupboards, drawers and space under, inset one and a half bowl sink, four-ring electric hob with cooker hood over, built-in double oven and grill, small breakfast bar, fitted wall units, plumbing for washing machine and a door to the side.
Bedroom one is a good size double bedroom with a range of mirror-fronted built-in wardrobes. There are two additional bedrooms.
The shower room has a tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC and tiled walls.
Outside To the front of the property to the garden is retained by low walling with block paved driveway to one side providing off road parking and giving access to the garage with up/over door.
There are small gardens to the rear and one side of the property with flower beds and a lawned garden area. Side access via gate to front.
Location The property occupies a pleasant position in this highly regarded village and is conveniently placed for access for local shopping facilities and amenities.
Both Colchester mainline railway station and City centre are close at hand, the latter of which has excellent shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre.
Directions Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode CO6 3JW as point of origin.
Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services – We understand mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC – D Our ref - TOL230320 gmb Agents note Prospective purchasers should be aware that the property is subject to probate and as such exchange cannot take place until a full grant of probate is received.
Value & comps
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