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**PRICE GUIDE £475,000 - £495,000**

Boydens are delighted to bring to the market this beautifully presented three/four-bedroom family home, residing on one of Colchester’s most sought-after roads. Built in the 1930s this bay-fronted residence successfully combines both traditional and contemporary styles, with accommodation across three floors.

An original stained-glass door opens to reveal an entrance hall with engineered oak flooring, designer radiator, a downstairs cloakroom and stairs that lead to the first floor. A good-sized lounge is accessed from the right with a bay window that floods the area with natural light and views across the front aspect. To the rear, an extension provides a spacious open-plan bespoke kitchen/diner with integrated appliances; this makes an ideal place for a family to come together, relax or entertain. The picturesque landscaped southwest facing rear garden, is accessed from here with a large patio, which is perfect for alfresco dining on a balmy sunny day.



The first floor comprises two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a well-appointed family bathroom. Stairs from here lead to a generous loft room ideal for a teenager who would appreciate the extra space. This room also benefits from a skylight and plenty of storage.

Externally, the property benefits from a small garden to the front with off-road parking to the side and double gates that open into a useful area for storage. Another set of double gates opens into a south/west facing, landscaped garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with a large patio, well-stocked borders, wooden shed, 16' x 10' workshop wiith power and light, children’s den, outside hot and cold tap. This area is approximately 100' and backs onto allotments.

St Helena Road has long been considered one of Colchester’s most desirable roads. From here, the town and Crouch Street shopping parade are within easy reach. A choice of excellent schooling facilities, including Hamilton Primary School, The Girls High School, Royal Grammar, Oxford House, St Mary's and the Sixth Form College, can easily be accessed. Colchester's North Station is also less than a mile away, with rail connections to London's Liverpool Street within fifty minutes. The property also enjoys excellent access to the A12 southbound at Junction 27 and north and southbound at Junction 26.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY -
13' x 5'8'' (4m x 1.7m)
Designer radiator, stairs to the first floor, engineered oak flooring.

CLOAKROOM -
4'2'' x 2'4'' (1.3m x 0.7m)
Low-level WC, hand basin with mixer tap, window to side.

LOUNGE -
16'2'' x 12' (4.9m x 3.7m)
Wooden fire surround with slate hearth, picture rail, television point, radiator, bay window to front.

KITCHEN/DINER -
18'3" x 15'10" (5.5m x 4.8m)
A bespoke 'Howdens' kitchen comprising a range of cupboards and drawers under a solid quartz worktop with brick-style splashbacks and wall-mounted units above. Four-ringed induction hob with extractor above, double built-in combination oven and microwave, ceramic sink with drainer and mixer tap. Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Engineered oak flooring, two designer radiators, windows to side and rear, patio doors and door to rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING -
7' x 5'7'' (2.1m x 1.7m)
Picture rail, stairs to the second floor, window to side.

BEDROOM [1] -
11' x 11' (3.4m x 3.4m)
Single and double 'Sharps' fitted wardrobes, radiator, picture rail, bay window to front.

BEDROOM [2] -
10'5'' x 9'4'' (3.2m x 2.8m)
Understairs cupboard, radiator, window to rear.

BATHROOM -
8' x 5'9'' (2.4m x 1.8m)
Low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower above, white tiled splashbacks, heated towel rail, drop light switch, window to front.

BEDROOM [3] -
8'9'' x 7'2'' (2.7m x 2.2m)
Radiator, window to side and rear.

LOFT ROOM -
17'9'' x 9'8'' (5.4m x 2.9m)
Two eaves cupboards, recessed lighting, radiator, and skylight to rear.

OUTSIDE -
To the front of the property is a pathway that leads to the front door and off-road parking for one car. A wooden gate gives access to the rear garden, which is approximately 100' in length, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area. The garden also benefits from established flower bed borders, workshop, wooden shed and an outside tap. There is also a useful area for storage that runs along the side of the house, enclosed by double wooden gates.