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For saleReduced £25k (−5%) on 1 AugListed 107 days
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***guide price £500,000 - £550,000*** Offered for sale with no onward chain, Palmer & Partners are delighted to present this extended four-bedroom detached family home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout.
A standout feature of the property is the self-contained annexe, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or those seeking a space to work from home.
The property enjoys a convenient position with excellent access to a wide range of local amenities.
The area is well served by supermarkets, schools, healthcare facilities and leisure facilities, making it an ideal location for families, professionals and commuters alike.
Colchester's historic city centre offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions, while nearby green spaces provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The property also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the A12 and Colchester North Station, offering direct rail services to London Liverpool Street in approximately one hour.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall.
The ground floor features three generous reception rooms, comprising a spacious sitting room, a separate dining room and an additional versatile reception room.
The well-proportioned kitchen offers an extensive range of fitted units, ample worktop space and room for appliances.
Completing the ground floor is a useful utility room and a convenient cloakroom/WC. To the first floor are four well-sized bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish four-piece family bathroom.
A particular highlight of the property is the self-contained annexe, which comprises an open-plan kitchen/living area, a bedroom and a shower room, offering flexible accommodation for extended family or guests.
Externally, the property boasts a generous rear garden, predominantly laid with artificial lawn for ease of maintenance, complemented by a patio seating area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
To the front, a private driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to the garage.
Palmer & Partners strongly recommend an early internal viewing to fully appreciate the generous accommodation and versatility this impressive family home has to offer.
Entrance Hall (1.93m x 4.75m) Lounge (3.4m x 4.2m) Reception Room (3.43m x 3.05m) Dining Room (3.38m x 2.7m) Kitchen (3.35m x 5.23m) WC Utility Room (2.26m x 1.68m) Garage (2.6m x 3.7m) Landing Main Bedroom (2.64m x 4.47m) En-Suite (2.54m x 0.84m) Bedroom Two (3.4m x 3.56m) Wardrobe (2.46m x 1.42m) Bedroom Three (2.41m x 4.8m) Bedroom Four (4.2m x 3.12m) Bathroom (3.23m x 1.65m) Annexe Kitchen/Diner (5.18m x 2.46m) Bedroom (3.12m x 2.46m) Shower Room (1.57m x 1.5m) Garage (2.6m x 3.7m)
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