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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO3 3UD
Sold STCListed 237 days
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About
A spacious detached four bedroom family home in this sought-after residential location close to popular schooling offering a good size garden, ample parking and well-proportioned living space throughout.
An entrance door leads to an entrance porch with a further door leading to the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and wood flooring.
The ground floor cloakroom comprises wash hand basin, WC and a double-glazed window to the front. The lounge is located to the right of the hallway, has a double-glazed window and feature fireplace.
The dining room is located to the rear and again has a feature fireplace with inset log burner, double-glazed windows and door which leads to a covered patio area.
The kitchen is located to the rear of the hallway and has a range of fitted units and work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, pantry cupboard, wall mounted cabinets, a double-glazed window to the side and opens to the garden room to the rear which has double-glazed French doors to the garden and a door to the covered patio area.
On the first floor the landing has a double-glazed window to the side and gives access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one is located to the front with a double-glazed bay window, fireplace and picture rail.
Bedroom two is located to the rear, bedroom three to the front and bedroom four to the rear housing the airing cupboard.
The bathroom is fitted with a four-piece suite with walk-in shower, WC, wash hand basin, panel path and a double-glazed window to the side.
Outside To the rear of the property there is a good size garden which is mainly lawned with well stocked flower and shrub borders with a covered patio area adjacent the rear of the property.
A personnel door leads to the attached garage with power connected and there is a useful garden shed. To the rear of the garden is vegetable plot.
To the front there is a block paved driveway providing off-road parking for several cars leading to the garage.
Location The property is situated in this sought-after residential location a short distance from Philip Morant and St Benedict?s secondary schools.
Prettygate and Hamilton Road primary school's are also a short distance away.
The city centre is nearby offering a varied range of shopping facilities, bars and restaurants and the A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25 and the railway stations of the city offer services to London's Liverpool Street.
Directions Please use postcode CO3 3UD for SatNav. Important Information Council Tax Band ?
F EPC Rating - TBC Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold Our ref - COL210509
Value & comps
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