4-bedroom detached house · CO4 5UA
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Guide Price £475'000 to £500'000. Extended to the side and rear, this spacious four-bedroom detached family home offers the perfect blend of generous living space and everyday practicality.
Situated in the ever-popular Braiswick area, it also benefits from a secluded rear garden, garage and parking for multiple vehicles.
An excellent choice for families seeking space, convenience and a superb location. About the property Guide Price £475'000 to £500'000.
Situated within the popular Braiswick area to the north of Colchester, this spacious four-bedroom detached family home has been thoughtfully extended to both the side and rear, creating a versatile layout perfectly suited to modern family life.
Complemented by a secluded rear garden, a garage and ample parking for approximately four to six vehicles, this is a home that offers both space and practicality in equal measure.
Ideally positioned for local schools, the hospital, Colchester North Station with direct services to London Liverpool Street, and the renowned Colchester Golf Club, the property enjoys an excellent balance of convenience and family living.
An entrance porch opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation.
The impressive dual-aspect living room extends from the front of the property through to the rear, creating a bright and inviting living space with French doors opening … Outside Outside, the property continues to impress with a secluded rear garden, offering an excellent degree of privacy and a wonderful space for both relaxing and entertaining.
A generous paved patio provides the ideal spot for outdoor dining, while the lawn is bordered by established planting, creating an attractive setting for families and keen gardeners alike.
To the rear, an attached garage is complemented by a driveway providing off-road parking.
A further driveway to the front of the property offers additional parking, with the combined parking accommodating approximately four to six vehicles, depending on vehicle size.
Useful info All mains services are connected with the heating being gas fired via radiators (not tested by the agents).
Band "D" council tax rating with the local authority being Colchester City Council. The What3words location is ///smile.score.haven.
Broadband download speed available up to 1800mbps and upload speed up to 220 mbps (Source Ofcom).
Mobile coverage outdoors is good on all networks with EE and Three having variable in-home coverage (Source Ofcom).
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