4 bedroom bungalow for sale

Located a short walk to the waterfront at Wivenhoe, conveniently located for local amenities and the train station is this modern and impressive detached bungalow.

Four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, superb open plan kitchen/diner and living room. Benefitting from a good level of off street parking and a purpose built external home office/studio. Solar panels provide great savings on electricity with a transferable tariff.

This home is ‘an ugly duckling transformed into a beautiful swan’.

In the last six years our vendors have transformed what was an old and dated property into an incredible modern home. Lifted out of the 1960s and into the 21st century with the careful selection and use of colours, décor, light and materials. Reconfigured to now be a deceptively spacious and stylish home. The quality of this home is exceptional.

Overall approximately 2169 sq.ft of accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

Internally

From the private driveway the main entrance leads to the reception hall with large solid wood door. Either side are very useful storage cupboards.

The main living areas have solid wood flooring and underfloor heating.

To the left are two double bedrooms. One to the front, which is the second largest bedroom, and one to the side, which is still a very good sized double. This side of the home also has a beautifully presented shower room.

To the right of the front entrance are two further bedrooms. To the front another double bedroom with adjacent second bathroom with full suite including wall-in shower and a large freestanding Albion Bath company slipper bath. Finally at the back is the principle bedroom with sliding doors opening onto the rear patio and garden.

In the centre of the home is the probably the most appealing feature, the light, airy and L-shaped spacious kitchen/diner/living area. A superb light filled and welcoming part of the home due to a large lantern window and sliding double glazed doors.

Fully fitted kitchen, quartz work tops and a selection of low and high level units. Integrated induction hob externally vented, butler sink with mono mixer tap, space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, built in dishwasher, recessed washing machine and tumble dryer.

Externally

Front Garden

Gated access from the road leads to a hard standing area providing a generous amount of off street parking retained by walls and mature hedging, trees, shrubs and plants. The front also have a useful storage shed.

Rear Garden

South East facing garden being mainly laid to lawn with a good variety of trees, shrubs and plants, all enclosed by fencing, hedging and walls, patio area, space for hot tub and access to studio and office.

WORK FOR HOME / HOBBY / GYM

Recently added is this superb multi-purpose outbuilding. Built to a high standard. Currently split into two. A good size home office with vaulted ceiling, French doors and Velux window with interconnecting door that leads into the second part currently being used as a yoga studio with vaulted ceiling and Velux window. This would also suit as a hobby room or increasing the space in the home office.

WHAT'S NEARBY

Located towards the bottom half of the town. Less than half a mile to the waterfront and mainline station. Train service direct to London Liverpool Street in approximately 70 minutes. Just over half mile to Wivenhoe Sailing Club. Walking distance to Essex University Campus

Wivenhoe town centre offers a selection of boutique shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes Wivenhoe Sailing Club is located a short walk along the quay catering for both dinghy and cruiser sailors. The local area offers ample opportunity to explore the local estuaries, east coast and out into the North Sea for continental journeys.

There is an enjoyable walk, perfect for dog walking, along the waterfront through to Alresford Creek and finishing at Brightlingsea.

A short walk from this home is King George V Playing Field, Wonderful safe place to keep children occupied and expel some energy. The field has a skatepark, basketball area, football goals large and small, table tennis fixture and play park plus plenty of seating. There is also easy access to the railway station and the Wivenhoe Trail. The Wivenhoe Trail is one of the most popular walks, an informal route of about 5 miles, stretching from Colchester city centre to the riverside town of Wivenhoe.

Schooling. Wivenhoe has both Broomgrove Junior School and Millfields Primary School, both highly rated by OFSTED. There is also a regular bus service for all Lexden Schools in Colchester city centre

WITHIN EASY REACH

For weekly food shopping, approximately 10 minute journey to a range of supermarkets - Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl,

15 minutes into Colchester city centre that offers a variety of national retailers and specialist shops and has a vibrant nightlife with restaurants catering for most tastes, plus a multi screen cinema and two theatres. There is also a range of excellent private and two of the top Grammar schools in the country

The A12 is approximately 15 minute drive which connects with the M25, heads south towards London or north to Ipswich. Stansted being the nearest airport is approximately 50 minute journey. 15 minute journey is the A120 leading to Harwich.

INFORMATION

TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - E
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Colchester

SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage Water is metered.

INTERNET - High speed Fibre is available via subscription with current speeds around 63 mbps.

Disclaimer

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