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KEY FEATURES:

  • BACKING ONTO HIGHWOODS COUNTRY PARK
  • 140 FOOT REAR GARDEN
  • WAREHOUSE WINDOWS TO THE REAR
  • FANTASTIC KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
  • OUTSIDE ENTERTAINING SPACE
  • GARAGE & DRIVEWAY PARKING
  • WALK TO STATION - 20 MINS THROUGH PARK

PROPERTY DETAILS:

1930's DETACHED HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN BACKING DIRECTLY ONTO HIGHWOODS COUNTRY PARK. Set on a plot of approximately 0.19 of an acre the property has been extensively improved and modernised with replacement windows, new boiler and a recently fitted open plan kitchen / dining / family room with Warehouse style doors opening onto a well planned outside entertaining area and 140' garden with gated access to Highwoods Country Park. On the ground floor there is also a sitting room and new shower room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a beautiful new shower room. There is a loft room, offering potential to add a further bedroom, plus there may also be potential to extend and build above the garage (subject to planning).

Storm Porch
Traditional 1930's arched red brick porch with window to the side

Entrance Hall
Entrance door with glazed panel with leaded light window panels to either side, part tiled floor, Victorian style radiator, dog leg staircase leading to first floor

Sitting Room (4.38 x 4.26 (14'4" x 13'11"))
uPVC double glazed bay window to the front, radiator, feature fire place with mantle over

Kitchen / Dining Room
Opened up and created by the current owners this large open plan space is ideal for family living and entertaining

Kitchen Area (4.20 x 3.07 (13'9" x 10'0"))
Double glazed warehouse style window to the rear. Recently refitted with range of contemporary units with white, granite effect work surfaces with inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink with swivel and directional mixer taps over. Central island / breakfast table with Oak top work surface. Smeg range cooker with double electric oven, separate grill and five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over. Double, side by side, integrated fridge plus separate freezer and wine fridge. Integrated washing machine and dishwasher. Oak topped water resistant flooring, inset LED downlighters.

Dining Room (4.10 x 3.96 (13'5" x 12'11"))
Floor to ceiling, warehouse style, double glazed windows with double French doors leading to the outside entertainment space. Oak topped water resistant flooring, Victorian style radiator, inset LED downlighters..

Shower Room (2.83 x 1.79 (9'3" x 5'10"))
Refitted recently with double width, tiled shower cubicle with glass doors, vanity wash basin and low level WC. ceramic tiled flooring, Victorian style radiator / towel rail, inset LED downlighters.

Landing
Spacious landing with uPVC double glazed window to the front, built-in storage cupboard with internal radiator, spindle balustrade surround to the stairwell, radiator

Bedroom One (4.40 x 4.14 (14'5" x 13'6"))
uPVC double glazed bay window to the front, built-in book shelves, radiator, painted, exposed floor boards,

Bedroom Two (3.78 x 3.76 (12'4" x 12'4"))
uPVC double glazed window to the rear with views over the garden to the country park beyond, radiator, range of built-in wardrobes and shelves

Bedroom Three (3.14 x 2.85 (10'3" x 9'4"))
uPVC double glazed window to the rear with views over the garden to the country park beyond, radiator, built-in cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler, wall mounted controls for heating and hot water, hatch with drop down ladder giving access to the loft.

Outdoor Entertaining Area (6.5 x 5.13 (21'3" x 16'9"))
Accessed via the warehouse French doors from the kitchen / dining room is the covered, decking outdoor entertaining area with wall mounted heater, lighting, exterior power sockets and outside tap.

Shower Room (2.81 x 1.95 (9'2" x 6'4"))
uPVC double glazed window to the side. Recently refitted suite comprising of double width tiled shower with glass doors and Aqualisa double head shower, double wash basin vanity unit and low level WC, Victorian style radiator / towel rail. ceramic tiled floor.

Loft Room (3.66 x 2.69 (12'0" x 8'9"))
Double glazed Dormer style window to the rear with far reaching views over the country park. Stainless steel sink unit (currently disconnected) with work surfaces and built-in shelves. The room is off of a further loft area which in turn is accessed via pull down ladder from bedroom three and can be used as either a study / hobby room or for storage but it could potentially be made into another bedroom by the addition of a permanent access.

Office (2.96 x 2.12 (9'8" x 6'11"))
Insulated timber outbuilding with windows to the front and side and power, light and heating, offering ideal extra work space.

Outhouse / Outside WC (2.64 x 2.14 (8'7" x 7'0"))
small lobby area with work surface, shelving and wash basin with hot and cold water, leading to toilet cubicle with high level W.C.

Garage / workshop (7.45 x 2.78 (24'5" x 9'1"))
Double, wooden vehicular doors to the front and personal door leading to the rear garden. Space for secure parking of a car plus workshop area with workbench and windows to the side and rear, power and light connected, spacious eaves storage.

Rear Garden (42.67m (140))
Fully enclosed, 140 foot, West facing garden with a further open decking area leading to the remainder which is mostly laid to lawn with gated access at the rear directly onto Highwoods Country Park. There is a path to the side of the house with a gate leading to the front parking area.
There are two timber tool sheds and a summer house remain

Outside Front / Parking
The property sits on a substantial plot of approx. 0.19 acre (STS).
At the front the whole area has been adapted to provide ample off road parking for 3/4 cars with the driveway leading to the garage.
There is gated side access to the rear garden.

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Gallant Richardson Colchester
5 Culver Street West, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JG

T: 01206 768555
3 Bedroom Detached House

Ipswich Road, Colchester

Guide Price £500,000
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