4-bedroom house · CO4 9AW
Listing removedReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 21 JunListed 141 days
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Executive 4-Bed Detached Home, North Colchester, Woodland Views ** guide price £650,000 - £675,000 ** Positioned in one of North Colchester’s most desirable locations, this outstanding executive four bedroom detached family home on Barfoot Drive offers an exceptional blend of space, privacy and convenience.
With the upward chain already complete, the property is ready for its next owners to move straight in and enjoy.
Occupying a superb plot and fronting directly onto attractive woodland, the home enjoys a peaceful and secluded setting rarely found in such a well-connected location.
The property is beautifully presented throughout, with spacious and versatile accommodation perfectly suited to modern family living.
The ground floor features two generous reception rooms, providing flexible spaces for relaxing, entertaining and home working.
The well-appointed kitchen overlooks and provides access to the impressive private rear gardens, creating an ideal environment for both family life and outdoor entertaining.
On the first floor, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a superb principal suite with en suite shower room.
A second bedroom also benefits from its own en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom, giving the home a total of three bathrooms.
Externally, the property continues to impress. The exceptional plot offers mature, private gardens with plenty of space for children to play and for outdoor dining during the warmer months.
To the front, there is ample off-road parking alongside an oversized double garage, providing excellent storage and practicality.
The location is particularly appealing, offering easy access to the A12 for commuters while remaining close to highly regarded schools, local shops, leisure facilities and the extensive amenities of Colchester city centre.
A beautifully maintained family home in a prestigious North Colchester setting, offering woodland views, generous accommodation and an exceptional level of privacy.
Early viewing is strongly recommended.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, stairs rising to the first floor landing, doors leading off Dining Room 9'10" x 8'8" Double glazed window, radiator Living Room 15'5" x 11'8" Double glazed window, radiator Kitchen/Living Area 10'5" x 10'9" x 10'7" x 16'8" Double glazed windows and French doors, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, integrated appliances, radiator Utility Room 5'4" x 6'6" Double glazed door, worktop, sink, space for appliances WC 5' x 2'11" Low level WC, wash hand basin First Floor Landing Storage cupboards, doors leading off Master Bedroom 9'7" x 9'10" Double glazed window, built in wardrobe, radiator, door to: En Suite 7'6" x 3'11" Low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator Bedroom Two 11'11" x 12'1" Double glazed window, built in wardrobe, radiator, door to: En Suite To Bedroom Two 7'6" x 3'11" Double glazed window, wash hand basin, low level WC, shower cubicle, radiator Bedroom 12'4" x 8'9" Double glazed window, built in wardrobe, radiator Bedroom 8'11" x 9'11" Double glazed window, radiator, built in wardrobe Bathroom 8'2" x 8'10" Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator Front of Property Garage and driveway providing off road parking 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.
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