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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO6 3SG
Sold STCReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 26 OctListed 297 days
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About
** GUIDE PRICE £375,000 - £400,000 ** NO ONWARD CHAIN ** This modern and well-presented three-bedroom detached family home is situated in the highly sought-after village of West Bergholt, to the north-west of Colchester’s historic city centre.
The location provides excellent access to the A12 and Colchester North Station, which offers mainline links to London Liverpool Street, making it ideal for commuters.
West Bergholt is a thriving village with a strong sense of community and excellent local amenities.
It is home to the well-regarded Heathlands Primary School, two popular pubs, a Co-op with a post office, a doctor's surgery, and a pharmacy, ensuring convenience for everyday needs.
The ground floor of the property features a welcoming entrance hallway, a cloakroom, a spacious lounge complete with a wood burner, and a separate dining room.
The fitted kitchen provides ample storage and workspace, with access to the garage at the side of the property.
On the first floor, the landing benefits from an airing cupboard, an additional storage cupboard, and loft access.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the master bedroom enjoying the added luxury of an en-suite shower room. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
The integral garage offers off-road parking but also presents an excellent opportunity for conversion.
Subject to planning permission, it could be combined with the kitchen and dining room to create a vast and bright open-plan kitchen/dining area at the rear of the property.
A private driveway provides additional parking, while the rear of the property boasts a generous and attractive lawned garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, stairs rising to the first floor landing, radiator, doors leading off Cloakroom Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator Lounge 4.71m x 1.90m Double glazed window to front, radiator, feature wood burner, double doors to: Dining Room 3.15m x 2.70m Double glazed French doors leading out onto the rear garden, radiator Kitchen 3.15m x 2.48m Double glazed window to rear, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, space for appliances, access to the garage First Floor Landing Loft access, airing cupboard, storage cupboard, doors leading off Master Bedroom 3.54m x 2.79m Double glazed window to rear, built in wardrobes, radiator, door to: En Suite 2m x 1.78m Double glazed window to rear, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator Bedroom Two 3.33m x 2.78m Double glazed window to front, radiator Bedroom Three 2.3m x 2.45m Double glazed window to front, radiator Bathroom 3.2m x 1.68m Double glazed frosted window, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator Front of Property Garage and driveway providing off road parking Garage Up and over door to front, power and light connected Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn, patio area Agents note: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance As part of our commitment to meeting UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Harris + Wood are required by law to confirm the identity of all purchasers before a sale can proceed.
To make this process as straightforward as possible, we work with an independent verification service, Clearcheck, who conduct these checks on our behalf.
A small verification fee applies for each purchaser. These checks must be fully completed and verified before we are able to progress with your purchase.
Value & comps
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