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About
** GUIDE PRICE £450,000 - £475,000 ** Nestled in a sought-after location, this stunning four-bedroom family home, built by the renowned Crest Nicholson, offers an exceptional blend of space, style, and modern convenience.
Spanning three floors, this beautifully designed property is perfect for contemporary family living.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and airy entrance hall with elegant tiled flooring, setting the tone for the quality found throughout.
The ground floor boasts a thoughtfully designed cloakroom/utility room and a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area.
With sleek finishes and ample workspace, the kitchen is ideal for both everyday family meals and entertaining, while French doors open out onto the landscaped south-facing garden, flooding the space with natural light.
A separate living room provides a cosy retreat, perfect for relaxing in the evenings.
The first floor offers three generously sized bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom featuring its own private roof terrace – a perfect spot for morning coffee or unwinding in the evening.
This floor is further enhanced by a stylish family bathroom and a modern en-suite shower room.
Ascending to the second floor, you’ll find a spacious fourth bedroom with built-in storage and another en-suite shower room, creating a private haven for guests or older children.
Outside, the meticulously landscaped south-facing garden offers a perfect balance of patio and greenery, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Beyond the garden, a gated carport provides secure parking for two cars.
Positioned within the highly sought-after Gilberd School catchment area and conveniently close to Colchester General Hospital, North Station, the David Lloyd Sports Club, and easy access to the A12, this exceptional home combines luxury and practicality in an unbeatable location.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all this impressive home has to offer.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, stairs rising to the first floor landing, radiator, doors leading off Utility Room/Cloakroom Triple glazed window to front, low level WC, wash hand basin, worktops, wall and base level units, plumbing for washing machine, radiator Lounge 15'7" x 13'2" Triple glazed windows to front and side, TV and telephone points, radiator Kitchen/Diner 14'2" x 15'7" Triple glazed window to front, French doors to rear, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, integrated Bosch appliances, radiator, underfloor heating, storage cupboard First Floor Landing Triple glazed window to rear, airing cupboard, radiator, stairs rising to the second floor landing, doors leading off Master Bedroom 15'7" x 10'6" Triple glazed window to side, French doors leading out onto the terrace area, built in wardrobes, radiator, door to: En Suite Triple glazed window to side, low level WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle, radiator, partly tiled walls Bedroom Three 11'3" x 8'4" Triple glazed window to front, radiator Bedroom Four 11'4" x 6'10" Double glazed window to rear, radiator Bathroom Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator Second Floor Landing Door to: Bedroom Two 15'7" x 12'3" Triple glazed window to front, built in storage cupboard, radiator, door to: En Suite To Bedroom Two Velux window, low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle, partly tiled walls, radiator Roof Terrace 19'2" x 16'7" Patio, wall surround Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, south facing, patio area, landscaped, lawn, shed Double Carport Accessed via iron gates with space for two vehicles
Value & comps
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