2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO7 8FH
Sold STCReduced £10k (−3.1%) on 2 MayListed 198 days
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SUMMARY Presented with No Onward Chain is this extremely well presented bungalow located on the popular Avocet Place development.
The accommodation on offer includes two double bedrooms, sitting room, conservatory, shower room and kitchen / breakfast room.
There is an enclosed rear garden, off road parking and garage with electronic door. This property is exclusively for those aged 60 or older. Estate management service charge applies.
34 AVOCET PLACE A storm porch welcomes you to the property and the quality of the finish is immediately apparent, with four panel Oak doors with raised mouldings and polished chrome ironmongery used throughout.
The entrance hallway benefits from luxury flooring that continues through to the kitchen / breakfast room, lounge and conservatory beyond.
The well-appointed kitchen / breakfast room features the following integrated NEFF appliances, a double oven, induction hob with accompanying extractor hood, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge / freezer.
Ample storage is provided with a good array of cupboards and drawers (in the Shaker style) all set within an attractive worktop.
The master bedroom to the front of the property benefits from a box bay window and there is also a well-proportioned guest double.
The lounge provides access via French Doors to the Conservatory that benefits from, central heating and an opaque finish to the roof.
The conservatory provides access to the enclosed rear garden also via French doors.
The shower room features a double shower with mixer hose, hand basin set within a vanity unit, wc and heated towel rail.
The hallway also allows internal access to the garage that benefits from an electronic door. OUTDOOR LIVING To the front there is a block paved driveway that provides access to the garage.
The enclosed rear garden features a patio adjacent to the property that makes the most of the southerly aspect. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn.
LOCATION The village of Thorrington has occupied the crossroads of the routes between Brightlingsea, Clacton, Colchester and the surrounding farm and fishing communities for centuries, and is home to the medieval Church of St Mary Magdalen and the attractive Grade 2 listed Tide Mill constructed in 1831.
Within the village, you'll find a convenient post office and local store for everyday needs, a locally-loved recreation ground, and the highly-regarded Red Lion public house which serves great traditional pub food and a fine selection of ales in friendly surroundings.
Colchester is a short drive away providing all the leisure, recreational and shopping facilities expected of a major regional centre. AGENTS NOTES Estate Charges Apply c £300 / year.
The property is exclusively for the over 60's.
Restrictive Covenants Apply Wired Alarm System | Ring Door Bell Tenure Freehold | Gas Central Heating | EPC B Council Tax Band D | Restrictive Covenants Apply Mains Water, Drainage, Gas and Electricity Connected The developers have secured planning permission for a further phase of construction.
Stamp Duty Land Tax will need to be paid to purchase this property. Please use the web link to the government website to assess your position.
Other charges such as solicitors' fees and removal costs will also need to be considered. Our particulars are produced in good faith but can only be used as a guide to the property.
If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will do our best to answer any queries prior to any viewing of the property.
Any measurements quoted are for guidance only.
No services, utilities or appliances have been tested and any prospective buyers are asked to commission their own independent experts to verify the conditions of the same.
These particulars, and any comments and observations (verbal or written), of the sales agents do not constitute representations of fact, or form part of any offer or contract, and the matters referred to should be independently verified by prospective buyers and their own independent experts.
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