3 bedroom detached house for sale

Presented in excellent decorative order, this characterful double bay-fronted detached family home enjoys a prime position along the sought-after Ipswich Road. It benefits from convenient access to key amenities including the A12 and A120, Colchester General Hospital, and North Station with its fast links to London. The historic city centre, local shops, and well-regarded schools, including The Gilberd Secondary School, for which the property sits within catchment, are all within easy reach.

This spacious home offers well-balanced accommodation throughout. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a central hallway leading to a bay-fronted sitting room with an open fireplace, and a generous second reception room, also featuring a bay window and fireplace, that is currently used as a formal dining room. The kitchen is well-appointed with a range of fitted units, ample worktop space, a pantry cupboard, range cooker, and space for an American-style fridge/freezer. A central island provides additional dining space with French doors opening out to the rear garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a practical utility room and a modern ground floor shower room with a large walk-in shower. To the rear, a beautifully designed conservatory extension creates a light-filled living space, perfect for entertaining.

Upstairs, the property comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the third currently used as a dressing room, and a stylish family bathroom featuring a free-standing rolltop bath. Outside, the home enjoys an impressive 175-foot east-facing garden with multiple seating and entertaining areas, including a paved patio, raised decking areas, a lawn, and even a treehouse. A single-length garage sits to the side of the property, and the front offers ample off-street parking.