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5 bedroom semi-detached house

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Semi-detached house
5 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,453 sq ft / 135 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • A Charming And Imposing Four/Five Bedroom Semi-Detached Residence
  • Boasting Three Reception Rooms
  • Beautiful Fitted Kitchen With Ample Storage & Space For Appliances
  • Benefiting From A Ground Floor W.C/Shower Room & First Floor Family Bathroom
  • Four Well-Proportioned Bedrooms & Study
  • Mature & Private Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Added Luxury Of A Detached Garage To The Rear
  • Close To Some Of The City's Most Desirable Private & Comprehensive Education

*Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000* 'The Old Sweet Shop' is a delightful and enchanting property that embodies the essence of nostalgia and charm, historically and formally a traditional post office/sweet shop, that is now a stunning four/five bedroom semi-detached family home. Commanding a favourable position on Athelstan Road (off of the ever popular Maldon Road), this captivating home is steeped in history, boasting a unique blend of vintage allure and modern comforts. From its picturesque exterior to its character-filled interiors, this property presents an exciting opportunity to own a period home in one of Colchester's most desirable districts.

As you approach this home, you are greeted by a beautiful façade that exudes timeless appeal. The classic redbrick exterior is complemented by handsome cast iron railings, adding to its quintessential charm. The interior spaces have been thoughtfully designed to retain the original features, with the high ceilings and wide entrance halls/landing spaces creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

The ground floor offers versatile living spaces that can be tailored to suit your needs. Highlights include a formal reception room and separate dining room, with the reception room featuring a charming feature fireplace. The large bay window floods the room with natural light, further enhancing the sense of space and comfort. A downstairs shower room and W.C is offered for convenience, whilst an elegant kitchen offers a wealth of storage and space for appliances. To the rear, a single story extension provides an additional family/breakfast room, with retractable patio doors opening up on a private and enclosed rear garden.

Venture upstairs, and you'll find four generous bedrooms and a study. The first floor is serviced by a family bathroom with geometric flooring. This home is further enhanced by a large and generous loft space, which offers itself to future conversion - often done in the immediate area (subject to relevant regulations). An additional highlight includes a walk-in airing cupboard.

Outside, the property boasts a peaceful and private enclosed rear garden, accessible through the kitchen and family/breakfast room. The well-manicured lawns with inset paved stepping stones, mature hedges and shrubs, and a raised decking area offer the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, relaxation, and al fresco dining. Completing this home is the added luxury of a detached garage, accessible via a shared private accessway to the side, suitable for storage and secure off road parking.



Ground Floor


Entrance Hall
Entrance door to front aspect, stairs to first floor, tiled floor, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, access and doors to:

Reception Room
4.93m x 4.03m (16' 2" x 13' 3") Window to front aspect, feature fireplace, radiator, communication points, inset base level storage

Dining Room
4m x 3.94m (13' 1" x 12' 11") Window to rear aspect, radiator, inset fireplace

Ground Floor Shower Room & W.C
2.67m x 0.87m (8' 9" x 2' 10") W.C, tiled floor, wall mounted wash basin, tiled walls, radiator, shower cubicle with tiled wall behind

Kitchen
4.84m x 3.1m (15' 11" x 10' 2") LVT flooring, variety of fitted base and eye level fitted units with contrasting clasps, inset sink, drainer and mixer tap over, space for four ring gas oven with NEFF extractor fan over and geometric tiled splashback,, breakfast bar with space for stalls under, space for washing machine, space for American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, window to side aspect, door to side aspect, radiator, opening to:

Breakfast Room/Family Room
2.4m x 3.45m (7' 10" x 11' 4") LVT flooring, radiator, retractable patio doors to side aspect

First Floor


First Floor Landing
Stairs to ground floor, radiator, loft access x2, airing cupboard, doors and access to:

Bedroom One
3.6m x 3.18m (11' 10" x 10' 5") Windows to front aspect, radiator, exposed floorboards, feature fireplace

Bedroom Two
2.22m x 3.65m (7' 3" x 12' 0") Window to side aspect, exposed floor boards, radiator

Bedroom Three
3.27m x 2.35m (10' 9" x 7' 9") Window to side aspect, radiator

Bedroom Four
2.87m x 2.42m (9' 5" x 7' 11") Window to side aspect, radiator

Bedroom Five/Study
2.15m x 2.25m (7' 1" x 7' 5") Window to front aspect, radiator

First Floor Family Bathroom
1.76m x 3.11m (5' 9" x 10' 2") Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled behind, geometric floor, radiator, panel bath with tiled behind and shower and screen over, W.C, window to side aspect

Outside, Garden, Garage & Parking
Outside, the property boasts a peaceful and private enclosed rear garden, accessible through the kitchen and family/breakfast room. The well-manicured lawns with inset paved stepping stones, mature hedges and shrubs, and a raised decking area offer the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, relaxation, and al fresco dining. Completing this home is the added luxury of a detached garage, accessible via a shared private accessway to the side, suitable for storage and secure off road parking.

Parking is available on road without restrictions.

Location
Athelstan Road is positioned off of the Maldon Road, in the heart of Colchester's city centre and in one of arguably one of Colchester's most desirable post code locations. It is within easy access of the Colchester Royal Grammar School & County High School for girls, as well as within moments of an array of excellent comprehensive schools.

Colchester's vibrant and colourful city centre is a short fifteen minute walk away, were you will find an array of independent shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. This home is also well served by a frequent bus network to the city centre and mainline station, offering direct links to London Liverpool Street Station.

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Places of interest

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 18, 2022

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