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Boydens superior homes are pleased to bring to the market this stunning character property dating back to the 1700's. For many years the property was split into three separate one up one down cottages and has a host of history which is found in local books of the area. In more recent years the property has undergone sympathetic extensions and modernization, although the property is not listed it retains many of its original features and offers a wealth of character whilst at the same time offering good sized downstairs living accommodation.

The property is accessed via an entrance hall with feature metal window, moving forwards this opens into a beamed room with stairs leading to first floor (this area could be used as a breakfast room, snug or a large hallway) to the right is well equipped kitchen which has been updated since the present owner purchased the property in 2011, leading past the kitchen is a handy utility room with pantry and downstairs WC. Further accommodation downstairs includes the beamed dining room leading to garden room and lounge with feature open fireplace.

On the first floor the property offers a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom with dual aspect windows, a smaller third bedroom of single size and a large family bathroom. Externally the property sits on a good sized plot of roughly a third of an acre, the well maintain gardens wrap around the whole of the property with a mix of mature boarders, fruit trees including a plum and cherry, shrubs and flowers, there is also a large wooden storage shed at the rear which has been used as stable in the passed. To the front there are electric gates which are remote controlled leading onto a shingle driveway giving room for off-road parking for 4 plus cars, there is a double garage to your left hand side with two up and over doors and power and lighting.

Heath Road is a quiet road situated to the Western side of Colchester and offers a number of good local schools and being accessible to the Colchester Royal Grammar and the Colchester Girls High. There are many local amenities within walking distance including retail area with co-op, gym, various take-aways and petrol station in one direction and Westlands Country park in the other direction, perfect for walkers.

ENTRANCE DOOR:
Opening into:-

ENTRANCE HALL - 8'4'' x 4'1'' (2.5m x 1.2m)
Smooth ceiling, glazed feature metal framed window to side, double radiator, tiled flooring, sunken spotlights. Opening into:-

INNER HALL/SNUG - 13'3'' x 12'2'' (4m x 3.7m)
Exposed beams, radiator, glazed wooden window to side aspect, tiled flooring, stairs to first floor. Opening to kitchen.

CLOAKROOM - 4'10'' x 3'7'' (1.5m x 1.1m)
Smooth and coved ceiling. Suite comprising close couple WC, wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashbacks. Radiator, wooden flooring, opaque window to rear.

LOUNGE - 17'11'' x 13'8'' (5.5m x 4.2m)
Wooden bay window to side, wooden window to rear, smooth ceiling, brick and wooden fireplace surround with multi-fuel burner, radiator, television point, carpet to flooring.

DINING ROOM - 19'8'' x 14'11'' (6m x 4.5m)
Smooth ceiling with exposed beams, external chimney stack (currently blocked), glazed windows to front and rear, radiator, television point, carpet to flooring. French doors to garden room.

KITCHEN - 13'4'' x 9'9'' (4.1m x 3m)
Smooth ceiling, exposed beams, wooden glazed window to side aspect. A Howdens fitted kitchen incorporating roll top laminate work surface with cream colored matching base and wall units. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with drainer and central mixer taps, water softener. Lamona electric built-in double oven with hob and extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer.

UTILITY ROOM - 13' x 7'7'' (4m x 2.3m)
Glazed wooden window to front aspect. Roll top laminate work surface with wooden edged matching base and wall units. Stainless steel one and a half bowl with drainer and central mixer taps, Worcester gas fired boiler, radiator, space for appliances, access to loft space.

PANTRY/LARDER - 4' x 3'10'' (1.2m x 1.2m)
Smooth and coved ceiling, tiled flooring.

GARDEN ROOM - 18'0" x 8'7" (5.5m x 2.6m)
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, laminate flooring, glazed double doors to rear garden.

BEDROOM - 1 - 13'5'' x 11'3'' (4.1m x 3.4m)
Smooth ceiling, glazed windows to front and rear, radiator, door to;

EN-SUITE - 9'11'' x 7' (3m x 2.1m)
Smooth ceiling, glazed window to front, built-in wardrobe. Suite comprising close couple WC, panelled bath with central mixer taps, pedestal hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Radiator, vinyl flooring, access to loft.

BEDROOM - 2 - 13'10'' x 10'5'' (4.2m x 3.2m)
Smooth ceiling, glazed windows to dual aspect, built-in wardrobes, eaves storage, radiator, carpet to flooring.

BEDROOM - 3 - 7'1'' x 7'4'' (2.2m x 2.2m)
Smooth ceiling, sotrage cupboard, glazed window to side aspect, radiator, carpet to flooring.

BATHROOM - 11'9'' x 10'7'' (3.6m x 3.2m)
Smooth ceiling, opaque windows to front and side, radiator. Suite comprising close couple WC, pedestal hand basin, tiled splashbacks, single electric shower, fully tiled, panelled bath with central mixer taps and shower attachment. Vinyl flooring. Airing cupboard and eaves storage.

FRONT GARDEN -
Access to the property is gained via electric gates and approached by a shingle driveway providing ample off-road parking, which in turn leads to the double garage.

REAR GARDEN -
The rear garden is laid to lawn, fenced to the boundaries and has a large shed.

GARAGE -
The double detached garage has up and over doors, power and light connected, and eaves storage.

There is also a single CARPORT providing undercover parking.