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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CO4 3YZ
Listing removedReduced £20k (−7.1%) on 8 FebListed 405 days
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Summary Offered with no onward chain, this semi detached family home has recently undergone extensive renovation.
The property is situated off Avon Way on the east side of Colchester, offering excellent access to local shops, amenities, schools, transport links and the University of Essex.
Description This extensively refurbished home is conveniently situated for access to amenities and transport links and is offered with no ongoing chain.
The property benefits from new double glazed windows with a 10 year guarantee on windows and doors.
Ground floor accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, modern kitchen/diner, living room with doors onto the garden and useful converted garage which offers huge versatility as a fourth bedroom/study/dining room.
The first floor offers three good size bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden and driveway parking.
Entrance Door To: Entrance Hall Radiator, stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under, doors to: Cloakroom Checkerboard tiled floor, low level w.c., wash hand basin, small upvc double glazed frosted window to front.
Kitchen 13' 7" max x 11' 3" max ( 4.14m max x 3.43m max ) Range of matching base and eye level units, work surfaces, inset sink and drainer unit, tiled splashback, space for appliances, boiler, breakfast bar, double glazed window to front, checkerboard tiled floor.
Lounge 17' 6" x 12' 5" ( 5.33m x 3.78m ) Radiator, upvc double glazed patio doors to rear leading to garden.
Bedroom Four/Study/Dining Room 14' 7" x 7' 6" ( 4.45m x 2.29m ) With power and light, double glazed window to front.
First Floor Accommodation Landing Two built-in cupboards, doors to: Bedroom One 13' 4" max x 11' 4" max ( 4.06m max x 3.45m max ) Radiator, built-in wardrobe recess, double glazed window to rear.
Bedroom Two 12' 8" max x 9' 4" max into door recess ( 3.86m max x 2.84m max into door recess ) Radiator, built-in wardrobe recess, double glazed window to front.
Bedroom Three 9' 7" max x 7' 8" max ( 2.92m max x 2.34m max ) Radiator, large double glazed window to rear, built-in cupboard.
Bathroom Modern white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower over, low level w.c.
And wash hand basin with cupboards under, checkerboard tiled floor, heated towel rail, frosted double glazed window to front.
Outside There is a rear garden which is laid to lawn and patio, all enclosed by panel fencing. There is a driveway to the front of the property providing off road parking. Directions Refer to map 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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