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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO7 8FL
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About
Occupying a lovely position within easy reach of local schooling and shopping and facilities, a modern three bedroom semi-detached house offering a tastefully decorated interior with the benefit of gas fired central heating, en-suite shower room and a good size rear garden.
Entrance door to entrance hall with stair flight to the first floor and built in storage cupboard.
There is a good size front facing lounge and small lobby with built in storage cupboard and access to the cloakroom with a W.C and a wash hand basin.
The well-appointed kitchen/diner, very much the focal point of this modern home offers an excellent dining and entertaining space and is fitted in a modern range of units comprising worksurfaces with cupboards and drawers under, inset sink, four ring gas hob with cooker hood over, built in double oven and grill, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, fitted wall units one of which houses the gas fired boiler and there are French doors opening out onto the rear garden.
On the first floor there is a landing with access to loft space and bedroom one is a good size double bedroom with an en-suite shower room comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and a W.C.
There are two additional well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom with panel bath, wash hand basin, W.C and part tiled walls.
Outside To the front of the property is a small garden area with tarmac driveway to one side providing off road parking.
To the rear of the property there is a good size garden which is laid to lawn and enclosed by fencing, garden shed and side access via gate to the front.
Location The property occupies an excellent position within easy reach of local schooling and shopping facilities and the village has its own railway station.
Colchester city centre is within easy reach having a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational amenities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury theatre.
Directions Please use the postcode CO7 8FL for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - C Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - B Ref - COL260053/GMB Agents note There is an annual service charge that we are advised, the latest was £108.76.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Pippin Way, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7
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