4-bedroom detached house · CO7 0ST
Sold STCListed 169 days
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** Guide Price of £675,000 - £725,000 ** Positioned at the very entrance of the sought-after Hopkins development, this exceptional four-bedroom Regency-style family home, originally the former show home sets an immediate tone of quality and distinction.
Thoughtfully enhanced and meticulously maintained by the current owners, the property continues to present to an impeccable show-home standard, boasting high-specification finishes throughout.
The ground floor welcomes you with a stunning entrance hall with underfloor heating and individual Victorian style ceramic tiles, creating a striking first impression and offering a sense of space and elegance.
A well-appointed study provides the perfect work-from-home environment, complemented by a convenient cloakroom.
The generous living room flows seamlessly into a beautifully designed family/dining room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
This space continues effortlessly into the impressive kitchen/diner, fitted to a high standard and offering ample room for social gatherings, with the added benefit of a separate utility room.
Upstairs, the property features four substantial double bedrooms, two of which enjoy stylish en-suite facilities, while a modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the home continues to impress with a private, south-facing rear garden, perfect for enjoying sunlight throughout the day.
The garden also features a charming summer house and a hot tub, creating a relaxing and inviting outdoor retreat.
A truly standout feature of this home is the former double garage, which has been expertly converted into a remarkable annexe / family room.
This versatile space is finished to an exceptional standard and includes a large cinema screen with Bose surround system, a central island with fitted induction hob, 2x Fridges, dishwasher, drinks cooler & its own independent hot water system.
To the rear section you have another utility space with a toilet and Japanese hand dryer.
Fitted with both air conditioning and heating installed, this space offers year-round comfort and is ideal for entertaining, leisure, or family use.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully upgraded, turnkey family home in a prime position within a prestigious development.
Living Room 15'10" x 15'4" (4.83m x 4.67m) Dining Room 13'11" x 10'1" (4.24m x 3.07m) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 19'0" x 10'1" (5.79m x 3.07m) Utility Room 6'11" x 5'10" (2.11m x 1.78m) Study 11'0" x 9'8" (3.35m x 2.95m) W/C 6'4" x 3'7" (1.93m x 1.09m) Entrance Hall 15'8" x 8'0" (4.78m x 2.44m) Bedroom 1 15'4" x 13'4" (4.67m x 4.06m) En Suite 7'9" x 6'7" (2.36m x 2.01m) Bedroom 2 13'4" x 11'3" (4.06m x 3.43m) En Suite 7'0" x 4'9" (2.13m x 1.45m) Bedroom 3 11'10" x 10'1" (3.61m x 3.07m) Bedroom 4 12'0" x 9'11" (3.66m x 3.02m) Family Bathroom 5'7" x 6'6" (1.70m x 1.98m) Annexe / Double Garage 26'9" x 20'3" (8.15m x 6.17m) Annexe Utility & W/C 9'7" x 5'4" (2.92m x 1.63m) Summer House 18'4" x 12'0" (5.59m x 3.66m) Material information for this property: Tenure is Freehold.
Council Tax Band - F EPC Rating - B Services Connected. Electricity - Yes. Gas - Yes. (Hallway has underfloor heating) Water - Yes. Sewerage type - Mains. Telephone & Broadband coverage - Unknown.
Prospective purchasers should be directed to website Checker.ofcom.org.co.uk to confirm the coverage of mobile phone and broadband for this property. Non standard property features to note - None.
Any other charges: Annual Estate Charge - TBC Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.
References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.
A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars.
We can also not confirm that such items are within the ownership of the seller. They may however be available by separate negotiation.
Floorplans are for guidance purposes only and therefore not to scale.
The agent has assumed relevant planning permissions are in place for any alterations the property has undergone and it is the responsibility of the seller to confirm this via their solicitor.
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