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OFFERED CHAIN FREE, IN A DESIRABLE LOCATION, THIS BUNGALOW IS WORTHY OF AN EARLY VIEWING:-

Originally built in 1960 by Hills Building Group, this detached bungalow constructed in fletton brick under an interlocking concrete tiled roof has remained in the ownership of the vendor since 1985. The property enjoys gas central heating and double-glazing. However, some prospective buyers may wish to undertake a programme of refurbishment. Outside, ample off-road parking is available on the driveway, as well as additional parking in the double length garage. The garden to the rear is of a good size, measuring approximately 100', and is mainly laid to lawn.

Oaklands Avenue is situated in the suburb of Lexden and is approximately 2.8 miles west of the town centre. Locally, there are a number of shopping outlets, including Aldi, Co-operative and Sainsbury's supermarkets, as well as the Tollgate Retail Park. Bus services run regularly into the town centre with a bus stop on Straight Road close by. There are a number of state primary schools, amongst them Home Farm School and Lexden Primary School, as well as St Benedicts, Philip Morant, and The Stanway School providing secondary education. The property benefits from good road links to the A12, a major road from London to Ipswich, and the Port of Felixstowe, and the A120 to Harwich. The town is served by two railway stations, Colchester Town on the Sunshine Coast line and Colchester North on the Great Eastern main line providing regular commuter services running to London Liverpool Street.

The accommodation with approximate room sizes is as follows:-

ARCHED PORCH -
Tiled floor.

UPVc double-glazed ENTRANCE DOOR -
Opening into:-

HALLWAY -
Textured and coved ceiling, double-glazed window to side elevation, smoke detector, two single radiators, thermostat, storage cupboard, carpet to flooring, loft hatch and airing cupboard.

LOUNGE/DINER - 17'10'' x 10'11'' (5.4m x 3.3m)
Textured and coved ceiling, double-glazed window to front elevation, fireplace with wooden surround and gas fire, two single radiators, television and telephone points, serving hatch to kitchen, carpet to flooring, sliding patio doors to:-

[PAGE BREAK 1]CONSERVATORY - 11'6'' x 8'6'' (3.5m x 2.6m)
Part brick and UPVc construction, carpet to flooring, patio doors to garden and further door to garage.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 11'10'' x 11'10'' (3.6m x 3.6m)
Of a good size with space for a table and two chairs. A fitted kitchen incorporating matching cream coloured base and eye level units with laminate roll edge worktops, including stainless steel double bowl sink units with central mixer taps. Serving hatch to lounge/diner, and tiled splashbacks. Space for freestanding cooker with extractor hood above, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Floor mounted Ideal Mexico gas boiler and carpet to flooring. Textured ceiling, double-glazed window to rear elevation and double-glazed door to garden.

BEDROOM - 1 - 12'11'' x 12'8'' (3.9m x 3.9m)
Textured and coved ceiling, double-glazed window to rear elevation, single radiator, storage space above door, carpet to flooring.

BEDROOM - 2 - 10'11'' x 10' (3.3m x 3m)
Textured and coved ceiling, double-glazed window to front elevation, double built-in wardrobe, single radiator, carpet to flooring.

[PAGE BREAK 2]BEDROOM - 3 - 10'9'' x 26'2'' (3.3m x 8m)
Textured and coved ceiling, double-glazed window to front elevation, single radiator and carpet to flooring.

FAMILY BATHROOM - 7'6'' x 5'5'' (2.3m x 1.7m)
Textured ceiling, obscure double-glazed window to side. A fully tiled suite comprising single shower cubicle, panelled bath, close couple WC, pedestal hand basin, tiled splashbacks, extractor fan, single radiator and carpet to flooring.

FRONT GARDEN -
Sitting on a good size plot, the frontage incorporates a block paved driveway providing a parking area for a number of vehicles and access to the 31' garage. A wrought iron gate to the side of the garage leads alongside the bungalow to the rear garden. The remainder of the garden has been laid to shingle for ease of maintenance, planted with decorative shrubs and retained behind a low brick wall.

DOUBLE LENGTH GARAGE - 31'3'' x 8'4'' (9.5m x 2.5m)
Up and over door, power and light connected.

REAR GARDEN -
Access to which is gained either via the side of the property or directly from the conservatory. Measuring approximately 100', mainly laid to lawn and planted with a number of established flowers, shrubs, and trees. The garden has a small patio area, and a stepping stone pathway leads to the second section of the garden. There is an outside tap, garden shed and greenhouse. The boundaries are retained by fencing.