4-bedroom semi-detached house · CO12 4RP
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About
Set along a quiet residential stretch of Valley Road, this four-bedroom semi-detached house offers well-balanced accommodation arranged across two floors, with bright living spaces, a generous garden and practical family-friendly layout.
Recent improvements to the kitchen and shower room sit comfortably alongside a blank-canvas interior, creating a home ready to enjoy while offering scope for personalisation over time.
The Property - The house is entered through an entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal living spaces.
A spacious sitting room extends from front to back, drawing natural light from both aspects and providing ample room for separate seating and family areas.
To the rear, the kitchen and dining room form the social heart of the house.
Finished in a simple palette of white cabinetry and stone-effect worktops, the room enjoys garden views and opens directly onto the patio through glazed doors.
Adjoining is a useful utility room, offering additional storage and laundry space, with independent access from the side of the house. Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged around a central landing.
The principal bedroom sits to the front, while three further bedrooms provide flexibility for family life, guest accommodation or home working.
The first floor is served by a family bathroom, while a separate shower room on the ground floor adds practicality for busy households.
The Outside - A paved terrace extends from the rear of the house, creating an easy transition between inside and out.
Beyond, the garden is laid mainly to lawn and enclosed by timber fencing, providing a secure and private setting for children, pets or outdoor entertaining.
A mature tree offers welcome shade and character, while gated side access connects the garden to the front of the property.
To the front, a private driveway provides off-road parking, complemented by a side gate and low-maintenance frontage.
The Area - Valley Road lies within a well-established residential area of Harwich, close to everyday amenities, schools and local services.
The town's historic waterfront, beaches and maritime heritage are all within easy reach, while nearby Dovercourt offers a range of shops, cafés and leisure facilities.
Harwich International Port provides ferry connections to continental Europe, and rail services from Dovercourt and Harwich offer links towards Colchester and London Liverpool Street.
The surrounding Essex coastline is known for its beaches, nature reserves and sailing waters, making the area well suited to those seeking access to both town and coast.
Further Information - Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Tendring District Council Council Tax Band: B Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas connected Mobile Coverage EE Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services.
You may be able to get limited indoor coverage. O2 Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services. You may be able to get limited indoor coverage.
3 Good outdoor, variable in-home There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors.
Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available. Vodafone Good outdoor There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services.
You may be able to get limited indoor coverage. Broadband Coverage The table shows the predicted broadband services in your area.
Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability Standard6 Mbps 0.7 Mbps Good Superfast80 Mbps 20 Mbps Good Ultrafast 5000 Mbps 5000 Mbps Good Networks in your area - Openreach, Lightspeed Broadband
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