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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 3UY
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About
Occupying a pleasant position within easy reach of local schooling and shopping facilities, an extended three/four bedroom house offering excellent family accommodation.
Entrance door to entrance hall with stair flight to the first floor and door to the good size front facing sitting room.
There is a separate dining room which opens onto the kitchen and has French doors leading into the study/bedroom four which has a storage cupboard under stairs.
The modern fitted kitchen has fitted worksurfaces with cupboards, drawers and space under, inset sink, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, fitted wall units and door to the outside.
On the first floor the landing has an access to loft space, shelved linen cupboard and an additional cupboard housing the gas boiler.
There are two good size first floor bedrooms both of which have fitted bedroom furniture and an additional third bedroom with built in wardrobe cupboard being complemented by a bathroom with suite comprising panel bath with separate shower fitment over, W.C, wash basin and tiled walls.
Outside To the front of the property the garden is lawned with driveway to one side giving access to the attached garage with power and light points connected, up and over door.
The good size rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with decked patio area and enclosed by fencing and there is a useful summerhouse.
Location The property is situated to the north of Colchester in Parsons Heath which has great access to the A12 and A120 for the M25 and London Stansted Airport.
There are shopping facilities for day to day needs nearby as well as good primary and secondary schooling. The stations of the city offer direct services to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use the postcode CO4 3UY 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 - C Ref - COL250745/GMB
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About Blackwater Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4
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