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Guide price£850,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Westwood Hill, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4
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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: C*
3,358 sq ft / 312 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 68Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • A Substantial Four Bedroom Detached Family Home Boasting 3358 SQFT
  • Nestled Within One Of Colchester's Most Desirable Districts, Braiswick
  • A Short Distance From Colchester's Mainline Station & Colchester Golf Club
  • Formal Living Room, Family Room & Seperate Dining Room
  • Well-Equipped, Tasteful Kitchen
  • Utility Room, Downstairs Cloakroom & Ground Floor Study
  • Four Generous Double Bedrooms
  • Large & Mature Rear Garden With Summer House
  • Wealth Of Off Road Parking & Integral Garage
  • Two En Suites & Family Bathroom

*Guide Price £850,000 to £875,000* Nestled within the picturesque community of Westwood Hill in the highly sought-after Braiswick area, 'The Lilacs' exudes timeless elegance and modern comfort. This stunning four bedroom detached family residence not only boasts 3358 SQFT of accommodation, but also offers a harmonious blend of stunning architecture and contemporary living, making it a truly exceptional place to call home. A desirable postcode location, neighboured by a handful of handsome detached residences, it offers first class living to the highest of standards. As you approach 'The Lilacs' you'll be immediately captivated by its charming façade. The house stands tall amidst beautifully manicured gardens, featuring a variety of flowering plants and mature trees. The grandeur of this property is evident from the moment you arrive.

Internally, the ground floor accommodation comprises of; a welcoming entrance hall with imposing staircase, sizeable study, stunning formal reception room with a feature inset log burner, focal family room with a striking vaulted ceiling, large dining room, well-equipped kitchen with a range of integrated appliances, including two steam ovens and the added luxury of both a separate utility room and ground floor cloakroom. The heart of home is undoubtedly it's gourmet kitchen. It not only features appliances but ample storage and a large centre island, making it the ideal place for entertaining and hosting - enhanced by its open plan aspect.

The first floor is home to a galleried landing, the ideal place for a small seating area and peaceful reflection. There is a vast amount of bedroom space available, with all bedrooms being of a generous double size - ideal for the expanding family. The master bedroom is enhanced by a luxury en-suite shower room and also benefits from walk in wardrobe and a Juliette balcony, offering panoramic views of a well-manicured rear garden. A rare attribute, is a second en-suite, that compliments bedroom two. A separate tiled family bathroom services the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, a meticulously landscaped garden proves to be a private retreat. Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio or raised decking area, relax in the shade of mature trees, or spend time gardening in the well-maintained grounds. This outdoor space is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The majority of the garden is predominately laid to lawn. To the rear corner of the garden, a block paved foundation houses a charming summerhouse. To the front, a large private driveway provides off road parking for multiple vehicles, leading to an integral double garage measuring 17FT x 17FT - the ideal place to secure a valued vehicle off road. Secure gated side access is also available.



Rooms

Entrance Hall
Entrance door to front aspect, 'American walnut flooring', radiator, inset under-stairs storage recess, stairs rising to first floor, doors and access to:

Ground Floor Cloakroom
Half tiled walls, radiator, W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, inset spotlights, extractor fan

Ground Floor Study
10' 0" x 6' 1" (3.05m x 1.85m) Window to front and side aspect, radiator

Formal Reception Room
17' 7" x 16' 7" (5.36m x 5.05m) Windows to front aspect, inset wood burner, communication points, x2 radiator, window to rear aspect and double doors leading to:

Family Room
16' 7" x 14' 2" (5.05m x 4.32m) x2 velux skylights to side aspect, window to rear aspect, inset spotlights, bi-folding doors (providing access to rear garden), continued American walnut flooring, opening to:<br /><br />

Dining Room
11' 2" x 9' 8" (3.40m x 2.95m) Continued American walnut flooring, french doors to rear aspect (leading to rear garden), opening to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
16' 7" x 14' 2" (5.05m x 4.32m) A well-appointed kitchen comprising of; a range of stylish & fitted base and eye level units with worksurfaces over and drawers under, feature central island with space for breakfast stalls under, inset sink, drainer and mixer tap over, inset hob with extractor fan over, dishwasher, double oven and grill, fridge/freezer, radiator, inset spotlights, two steam ovens, windows and patio doors to rear aspect (leading to rear garden), inset cupboard, radiator, access to:

Utility Room
9' 5" x 7' 7" (2.87m x 2.31m) Base level units with inset sink, drainer and mixer tap over, space and plumbing under for additional appliances, wall mounted boiler, space for further freestanding appliance, access to integral garage, window to side aspect

Galleried Landing
20' 7" x 14' 6" (6.27m x 4.42m) Window to rear aspect, loft access, doors and access to:

Principal Bedroom
17' 1" x 15' 1" (5.21m x 4.60m) Window to side aspect, french doors to rear aspect , Juliette balcony with panoramic garden views, walk in wardrobe with inset lighting, inset spotlights, radiator, door to:

En-Suite One
Chrome wall mounted towel rail, W.C, vanity wash hand basin, tiled walls, walk in double width shower cubicle, inset spotlights, velux window to side aspect, extractor

Bedroom Two
17' 7" x 13' 4" (5.36m x 4.06m) Window to front aspect, radiator, x2 velux windows, access and door to:

En-Suite Two
W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled walls, walk in shower cubicle with tiled wall surround, radiator, spotlight, extractor fan, window to front aspect

Bedroom Three
14' 9" x 10' 2" (4.50m x 3.10m) Window to front aspect, radiator

Bedroom Four
11' 7" x 11' 0" (3.53m x 3.35m) Velux window to front aspect, radiator

Family Bathroom
Fully tiled bathroom comprising of; chrome wall mounted towel rail, vanity wash hand basin, W.C, panel bath, corner shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, inset spotlights, window to side aspect, extractor fan

Outside, Garden & Garage
Outside, a meticulously landscaped garden proves to be a private retreat. Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio or raised decking area, relax in the shade of mature trees, or spend time gardening in the well-maintained grounds. This outdoor space is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The majority of the garden is predominately laid to lawn. To the rear corner of the garden, a block paved foundation houses a charming summerhouse. To the front, a large private driveway provides off road parking for multiple vehicles, leading to an integral double garage measuring 17FT x 17FT - the ideal place to secure a valued vehicle off road. Secure gated side access is also available.

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