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About
Situated on the popular Adelaide Drive in Colchester, this extended four / five bedroom detached family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for modern family living.
Benefiting from a driveway, two useful outbuildings, and a thoughtfully designed layout, this property is perfectly suited to growing families or those requiring flexible living space.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a convenient ground floor cloakroom/WC.
A particular feature of the home is the integral garage conversion, which now provides a versatile fifth bedroom, ideal as a guest room, home office, or playroom.
The impressive kitchen / dining room forms the heart of the home, providing an excellent space for family meals and entertaining.
To the rear, the spacious lounge offers a comfortable setting for relaxation, while the conservatory overlooks the garden and offers an additional reception area that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
To the first floor, the property offers four further well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a modern family bathroom, providing comfortable and practical accommodation for the whole family.
Externally, the property benefits from a spacious driveway to the front, providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles.
To the rear, the private garden offers a peaceful outdoor space, complemented by two versatile outbuildings, ideal for storage, workshops, a home gym, or a home office, subject to individual requirements.
Adelaide Drive is ideally positioned within a well-established residential area of Colchester, offering excellent access to a wide range of local amenities.
Nearby supermarkets, convenience stores, cafés, and everyday shopping facilities cater for all daily needs, while larger retail parks are just a short drive away.
Families will appreciate the selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools in the surrounding area, together with numerous parks and recreational facilities.
For commuters, Colchester North railway station is within easy reach, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 50 minutes.
The A12 is also easily accessible, offering excellent road links to Chelmsford, Ipswich, and beyond, while Colchester city centre is only a short distance away, boasting an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and the historic Castle Park.
Offering generous and adaptable accommodation in a highly convenient location, this superb detached family home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking space, practicality, and outstanding transport links.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Downstairs Cloakroom Kitchen / Dining Room (15' 1" x 13' 0") Lounge (19' 0" x 11' 1") Conservatory (11' 1" x 9' 1") Bedroom Five / Reception Room (17' 0" x 7' 0") First Floor Bedroom One (11' 11" x 10' 3") Bedroom Two (10' 3" x 8' 5") Bedroom Three (9' 0" x 8' 1") Bedroom Four (8' 1" x 8' 1") Family Bathroom
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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