5-bedroom detached house · CO4 9UN
Listing removedReduced £25k (−3.3%) on 8 FebListed 383 days
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**guide price £725,000 - £750,000** Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer for sale, with no onward chain, this spacious five-bedroom detached family home, located in the popular area of Highwoods and backing onto the beautiful Highwoods Country Park.
Situated in a highly desirable residential area in North Colchester, the property offers convenient access to the Tesco Superstore, A12/A120, well-regarded primary schools, and The Gilberd Secondary School.
The property is approached via steps leading to the front door. Internally, the home is well-presented throughout and begins with a welcoming entrance hallway.
To the front, there is a study, ideal for those working from home.
The ground floor also features a cloakroom/WC, a practical utility room, and a well-equipped kitchen/diner fitted with a range of eye-level and base units, an inset induction hob with extractor above, an integrated double oven, and space for further appliances.
This sociable space also benefits from sliding doors that open onto the rear garden.
A versatile second reception room features sliding doors that open onto the garden and flows seamlessly through double doors into a spacious front-facing lounge, providing flexible family living space.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to five bedrooms, including four double bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted cupboard storage.
The master bedroom features a dedicated dressing area and a private en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower. Bedroom two also enjoys its own en-suite, complete with a walk-in shower.
In addition, there is a modern family shower room, also fitted with a spacious walk-in shower.
The property is further enhanced by a well-established rear garden, which begins with a patio area perfect for outdoor dining and steps down to a spacious lawn with mature, well-maintained borders.
A side gate provides access to the front of the property, where you will find a private driveway offering off-road parking and a detached double garage with electric roller doors.
Additional benefits include a fitted alarm system, offering extra security and peace of mind.
Palmer & Partners highly recommend an internal viewing to fully appreciate all this family home has to offer in such a sought-after location.
Entrance Hall Study (2.92m x 3.05m) WC (2.97m x 1.12m) Utility Room (2.9m x 1.83m) Kitchen/Diner (5.38m x 2.77m) Reception Room (3.63m x 3.33m) Lounge (3.7m x 6.25m) Landing Bedroom One (3.56m x 3.94m) En-Suite (1.78m x 2.6m) Bedroom Two (3.3m x 2.97m) En-Suite (2.29m x 1.68m) Bedroom Three (2.97m x 3.56m) Bedroom Four (2.72m x 3.02m) Bedroom Five (2.29m x 2.7m) Shower Room (2.36m x 1.98m)
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About 14, Valleyview Close, Colchester
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