2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 9RU
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About
Derwent Road, CO4 – Exceptionally Well-Presented & Upgraded Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Home Situated in a prime North Colchester location in Highwoods, this beautifully presented two-bedroom semi-detached home offers stylish and modern living in a peaceful setting.
The property is conveniently located close to Highwoods Square, Tesco Extra, doctors and dentist surgeries, well-regarded primary and secondary schools including The Gilberd School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), Highwoods Country Park, and provides excellent access to the A12 with routes to Ipswich and London.
There are also regular bus services to Colchester City Centre and the mainline station.
Tucked away in a quiet position, the home welcomes you with an inviting entrance hall and stairs leading to the first floor.
The bright and spacious living room features wood-effect LVT flooring, recessed spotlighting, and patio doors opening onto the rear garden, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space.
The modern shaker-style kitchen/diner is fitted with a tiled splashback, inset oven and gas hob, and offers space for appliances, creating a practical yet stylish entertaining area.
Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from wall-mounted bedside lights and space for a dressing table.
A luxurious first-floor bathroom completes the accommodation. Externally, the rear garden enjoys a central lawn area, patio seating space, surrounding pathway, secure side access, and an outhouse.
To the front, there is parking along with the added benefit of a double shared carport (the left-hand side belonging to this property).
An exceptional home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated – high levels of interest are expected.
Entrance Hall Living/Dining Room 15' 3" x 10' 7" (4.65m x 3.23m) Kitchen 13' 10" x 8' 6" (4.22m x 2.59m) Landing Master Bedroom 13' 10" x 11' 6" (4.22m x 3.51m) Bedroom Two 11' 8" x 7' 6" (3.56m x 2.29m) Bathroom 6' 8" x 6' 1" (2.03m x 1.85m) Car Port 17' 1" x 8' 6" (5.21m x 2.59m)
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