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We are delighted to bring to the market this beautifully renovated Victorian home in the sought after Roman Road, seamlessly blending period elegance with modern style.
Behind its red brick façade lies a light filled interior featuring open plan living and dining areas with feature fireplaces, bespoke joinery and timber floors.
The impressive kitchen by Apron Design includes a central island, quartz worktops and Crittall style doors leading onto a landscaped west facing garden.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a stylish bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath. Outside, a two tier garden with terrace leads to a detached studio ideal for home working or a gym.
Perfectly located close to Colchester's City Centre, Castle Park, excellent schooling and train station with links into London Liverpool Street (journey time approximately one hour).
Solid wood entrance door to: ENTRANCE HALL Engineered oak flooring, antique style radiator. CLOAKROOM WC and wash basin.
LOUNGE AREA 13' 9" x 11' 9" (4.19m x 3.58m) Timbercraft double glazed sash bay window to front, engineered oak flooring, chimney breast with working open fire, radiator.
FURTHER RECEPTION AREA 9' 10" x 9' 10" (3m x 3m) Open fireplace, engineered oak flooring, radiator, bespoke alcove storage cupboard.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 13' 9" x 10' 5" (4.19m x 3.18m) Impressive Apron Design fitted kitchen comprising; solid wood cabinets with oak pull out drawers, central island with quartz work top, inset Villeroy and Boch butler sink with Perrin and Rowe brass mixer tap over, space for range cooker and fridge freezer, integrated Miele dishwasher, terracotta tiled floor, radiator, Crittall style double glazed windows and French doors, LED lighting.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Loft access, doors to: BEDROOM ONE 14' 5" x 11' 9" (4.39m x 3.58m) Timbercraft double glazed sash windows to front, radiator, bespoke alcove storage cupboards, chimney breast with opening.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 3" x 10' 11" (3.43m x 3.33m) Timbercraft double glazed sash window to rear, radiator, bespoke alcove storage cupboards, chimney breast with opening.
BATHROOM Luxury fitted bathroom suite comprising; Villeroy and Boch roll top bath with Perrin and Rowe brass mixer tap, Villeroy and Boch shower cubicle with glass door panel and Perrin and Rowe brassing fittings, vanity wash basin, low level WC, Velux window to rear, radiator, hexagonal tiled floor, underfloor heating, antique style radiator.
OUTSIDE To the rear is a two tiered garden with block paving to the lower level, access to side passage.
The upper tier is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees shielding the bespoke studio/office that also incorporates a storage area with power and light.
At the front is a walled garden accessed via a wrought iron gate with hedging and a small Maple tree. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council tax band : D. Local authority : Colchester City council.
Energy rating : D.
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