This delightful property believed to date back to early Victorian times was at one stage two separate houses and has been sympathetically converted and offers ample accommodation with four separate reception rooms providing plenty of space to work from home or additional bedroom space if required. The property enjoys views over St. Johns Green and is located within walking distance of Colchester town centre. The property has the added benefit of being offered with no onward chain.
Believed to date back to early Victorian times this substantial property was once two separate dwellings but has been sympathetically converted to form one dwelling offering ample living space. This four bedroom property enjoying views over St. Johns Green is located at the end of the road leading to St. Johns Abbey gatehouse and has four reception rooms offering ample home office space and the additional flexibility to increase the bedroom number should a growing family wish. The property is located a short walk from Colchester town centre and has off road parking and a courtyard style garden.
The accommodation in brief comprising of a door into the entrance hall which has a radiator, sash window to the front and parquet flooring and access to the study with a radiator, part tiled floor, window to the front and side, stairs rising up and door to the cellar where there is a wall mounted boiler and access to the water tank.
On the ground floor the property has French doors leading to a courtyard patio area and doors to the lounge, sitting room, shower room and the kitchen. The kitchen has a range of worksurfaces with cupboards, matching eye level units, inset single sink, space for a dishwasher, space for a cooker and space for a washing machine, part tiled walls and door to the lounge which has exposed beams, radiator, views over St. Johns Green and an electric fire. The dining room is a dual aspect room with fitted cupboard, feature fireplace and views of the Town Hall Spire as well as a stair flight rising up to the first floor. The shower room has a walk in shower, wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, low level W.C, tiled walls and tiled floor, radiator and inset spotlights. The sitting room has a radiator, fitted cupboard and storage area.
On the first floor the landing gives access to the four bedrooms and the bathroom as well as having a door to a balcony. Bedroom one is a dual aspect room with two fitted cupboards, radiator and views of the Town Hall Spire. Bedroom two has a radiator, fitted mirror fronted wardrobe and views over St. Johns green. Bedroom three has a radiator, exposed floorboards, fitted wardrobe and overhead storage units. Bedroom four having a radiator and fitted cupboard. The bathroom has a panel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment over, wash hand basin with a cupboard under, low level W.C, heated towel rail and part tiled walls and inset spotlights. We understand that the property has two separate Titles but there is one council tax bill. We also understand that the neighbour has a right of access across the rear courtyard garden into their garden and we also understand that the property is located in a conservation area.
Lower ground floor
Entrance hall 2.9mx2.24m
Sitting room 4.34mx3.5m
Cellar 3.58mx2.54m
Ground floor
Dining room 3.58mx3.56m
Living room 3.66mx3.56m
Kitchen 2.9mx2.57m
Shower room 3.35mx1.02m
Study 3.12mx3.1m
First floor
Bedroom one 3.66mx3.2m
Bedroom two 3.66mx2.9m
Bedroom three 2.9mx2.57m
Bedroom four 3.15mx1.57m
Bathroom 2.54mx1.42m
The outside
To the front of the property there is a small garden area planted with flowers and shrubs retained by a low level metal railing. To the left hand side of the property there is a hard standing providing off road parking and a gate from the parking area leads up some steps into the rear courtyard garden measuring approximately 16ft. by 7ft.
Where?
The property is situated in an enviable position at the end of the road leading to St. Johns Abbey gatehouse enjoying views of St. Johns Green. From this position Colchester town centre is a short walk away with its wide range of shopping and leisure facilities, Mercury theatre and Colchester Castle park. The property is less than a ¼ mile from Colchester town station linking to the mainline railway station at Colchester North and providing access to London Liverpool Street and other stations on the Greater Anglia network.
Important Information
Council Tax Band – D
Services – We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating – C
Our ref – JBG
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This delightful property believed to date back to early Victorian times was at one stage two separate houses and has been sympathetically converted and offers ample accommodation with four separate reception rooms providing plenty of space to work from home or additional bedroom space if required. The property enjoys views over St. Johns Green and is located within walking distance of Colchester town centre. The property has the added benefit of being offered with no onward chain.