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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,045 sq ft / 190 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 900Mbps *
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
  • No onward chain
  • 1 bathroom, 1 shower room & en-suite
  • 5 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms & sun room
  • Beautifully appointed kitchen/dining room
  • Beautiful views of Colchester's skyline, golf course and fields in valley
  • Large Double garage
  • Approximately 3.8 miles to Colchester & Marks Tey train station
  • Cloakroom
  • Home office
  • Well presented throughout
Part of our Signature collection, a fantastic five bedroom detached family home situated on Chitts Hill, in the sought after borough of Lexden within close proximity to excellent schooling and amenities. Having benefited from later extensions, the property offers a generous and flexible layout with picturesque views beyond the rear garden and a double garage.

A fantastic five bedroom detached family home situated on Chitts Hill, in the sought after borough of Lexden within close proximity to excellent schooling and amenities with no onward chain. Having benefited from later extensions, the property offers a generous and flexible layout with picturesque views beyond the rear garden and a double garage.

A welcoming entrance hall provides access to two generously proportioned reception rooms, both of which are light and airy. The lounge offers a fireplace with double doors to the rear garden, whilst the living room has french doors into a sun room. The study and cloakroom are positioned to the front of the property and on the other side of the entrance hall is the kitchen/ dining room. This magnificent 'L' shaped room is the heart of the home with views to the front and rear with boot room providing access to the rear garden. The kitchen itself is well equipped with an attractive range of shaker style units with contrasting wood and hard surfacing, complete with central island/ breakfast bar. There are two ceramic sinks, as well as space and plumbing for all the necessary kitchen and utility appliances.

To the first floor are 5 exceptionally proportioned bedrooms, with all bar one of them benefiting from built in or fitted wardrobes, and complemented by a family bathroom and separate shower room. The principal bedroom also offers en-suite facilities. The majority of the bedrooms have delightful views over the rear garden and valley beyond towards Colchester.
The property is approached by a gated driveway providing ample off road parking, and a sizeable double garage with up and over doors. There is a gated side entrance to a private sun terrace between the garage and the house which is an excellent sun trap and further access to the side of the home where there is a storage shed and terrace. The rear garden commences with a sun terrace which is perfect for garden furniture and alfresco dining leading on to the lawned gardens. There is a small fish pond, additional storage shed and the garden is well secluded by mature flower beds and shrub borders.


Location

Chitts Hill is positioned between West Bergholt and Stanway and is situated within easy walking distance of Holmwood House Preparatory School, and close to Lexden Primary School and both the Primary and Secondary schools at Stanway. The property is also just a short drive away from the A12 dual carriageway London bound towards the M25 and North bound towards the A14 and within easy reach of Colchester North, and Marks Tey train Station with direct links to London Liverpool Street. The property is a few minutes away from Stanway shopping district, which offers a varied range of national outlet stores and Sainsbury's superstore, Marks & Spencer and Aldi for day to day needs.

Directions

Heading towards West Bergholt on Chitts Hill, proceed towards the train crossing where the entrance to the property can be found on the right hand side just before.

Important Information

Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property together with gas central heating and a private drainage system.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
EPC rating – D

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Places of interest

    Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Commercial Agency This branch – one of eleven in Essex and Suffolk – is located at our head office on Tollgate Retail Park and is headed up by Kirsty King. Kirsty’s team of estate agents are experts at selling homes in Stanway and all settlements to the west of Colchester including Marks Tey, Lexden, and West Bergholt. Our lettings department look after hundreds of properties for both local and national landlords and a specialist team at this branch handle the sale of new homes on local developments. The Signature team, led by Briege Rix and Jonathan Perry, is dedicated to finding buyers for the most desirable town houses, country homes and properties with character for sale in the town centre and all villages across North Essex and into Suffolk. If you’re looking for an estate agent in Stanway, why not pop in for a chat about your next move? You’ll find us opposite Homebase and we have plenty of parking outside. Call us today for a free, no obligation, market appraisal of your property on 01206 915681.

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