Details

Boydens are delighted to present to the market this well-proportioned, four bedroom property including annex, ideally located to the west of Colchester with convenient access to the A12 and the popular Tollgate and Stanway retail parks.

Positioned on a generous corner plot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this spacious and flexible family home offers privacy and seclusion, not being overlooked by neighbouring properties.

Over the years, the bungalow has been significantly extended to provide larger living spaces, including a conservatory, a totally independent one-bedroom annexe providing the fourth bedroom with additional shower & WC, kitchenette and living area, and a generous double garage.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious hallway with built-in storage cupboards and a cloakroom. From here, you access an impressive L-shaped lounge/diner, perfect for entertaining. This area seamlessly connects to both the kitchen and conservatory, with doors opening directly onto the south-facing rear garden—ideal for summer barbecues and alfresco dining.

The property offers four bedrooms in total with potential for a fifth. A well-appointed family bathroom with WC, bath and shower cubicle serves the main residence, with an additional separate WC, plus the Annex shower room and WC adding to the convenience. One of the bedrooms was formerly two separate rooms and now features a stylish archway, creating distinct sleeping and dressing areas. The conservatory also has locking door access from the dining room, and double doors to the garden, while the dining room offers double door garden access also. The conservatory therefore lends itself to temporary or permanent use as a 5th bedroom or guest bedroom while the L-shaped Lounge Diner provides ample family and entertaining space without the conservatory.

The separate, completely independent one-bedroom annexe provides a fantastic opportunity for independent living, ideal for a relative or guest accommodation. It has its own front door and letterbox, back door and has no internal access to the main house. It could also be perfect as a lifestyle business space and with potential areas for both staff and customer use, WC and kitchenette it appears ideal for hairdressing, beauty treatments or many other things, or indeed with any of the uses above it could have rental or even Air B’n’B income potential due to its ‘lock up and leave’ independence. Changes in use may be STPP.

Externally, the south-facing garden boasts multiple patio areas that capture the sun throughout the day. Additional benefits include ample off-road parking and a double garage, offering both convenience and storage.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile and extended home in a sought-after location - early viewing is highly recommended. Extension and development potential abounds, with a large loft space, a brick garage adjoining the annex, and internal space which could be reconfigured to provide more bedrooms or en suite capacity plus internal access to the Annex if required.

Located on Sterling Close to the west of Colchester and benefitting from easy access to the Peartree Road parade of shops and also amenities on the London Road. The Tollgate Shopping Centre is within close driving distance with a large Sainsbury's Superstore and the A12 trunk road. The property is also in the catchment area of some of the best state and private schools in Colchester. The property is just under two and half miles from Colchester's North Station with direct railway links to Ipswich, Norwich and London's Liverpool Street

Hallway - 6'11 x 5'8
W.C - 6'1 x 3'6
Living Room - 22'1 x 10'5
Dining Room - 10'10 x 9'4
Conservatory - 11'1 x 10'3
Kitchen - 9'2 x 14'9
Bedroom - 9'9 x 6'7
Bathroom - 9'10 x 9'8
Inner Hallway - 2'10 x 18'11
Bedroom - 12'10 x 11'8
Bedroom - 8'5 x 9'9
[page break 1]Annexe Living Room - 11'4 x 11'10
Annexe Shower Room - 8 x 2'10
Annexe Bedroom 10'4 x 8'7

AGENT NOTE-

Local Authority – Colchester Borough Council.

Broadband Availability –Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 100 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – April 2025
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by O2 with likely voice and limited data indoor coverage. EE, THREE and VODAFONE have limited voice and data indoor coverage. O2, THREE, VODAFONE AND EE all have likely voice and data outdoor coverage (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) April 2025

Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Gas Heating / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.

Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.

Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map – checked April 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked April 2025 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.