Colchester, England

GUIDE PRICE: 700,000 - 750,000 - Offered with no onward chain, this delightful Grade II listed cottage enjoys a semi rural position on the outskirts of Colchester, surrounded by the Essex countryside yet conveniently placed for access to the town. The property is a particularly attractive red brick home, displaying a decorative front roofline, arched windows and a central panelled entrance, and offers a wealth of character features throughout.The accommodation is well balanced, with three reception rooms comprising a drawing room, snug and dining room, each with exposed timbers and fireplaces, creating warm and inviting living spaces. A separate contemporary kitchen is well appointed, with a guest cloakroom completing the ground floor. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with en suite facilities, together with a family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from a patio garden with established planting, along with a double garage, adjoining store and a summer house. Situated to the west of Colchester, the property enjoys a sought after setting that combines the character of the Essex countryside with access to the towns comprehensive amenities, including a selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and well regarded schools. Rail services from Colchester provide direct connections to London Liverpool Street, while the A12 offers routes towards Chelmsford, the M25 and beyond. The surrounding area features a variety of open green spaces and countryside walks, alongside everyday amenities, creating a well balanced and appealing environment.Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!Council Band F ColchesterAnti-Money Laundering (AML) ChecksIn accordance with UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Durden & Hunt is required to carry out identity and anti-money laundering checks on all buyers and sellers involved in a property transaction.If an offer is accepted on a property then buyers will be required to pay a non-refundable compliance fee of 72 (including VAT) per person. To provide a secure and efficient service, these checks are carried out by our trusted third-party compliance partner, Coadjute. The fee paid to Coadjute covers the cost of identity verification, anti-money laundering screening, source of funds verification, ongoing compliance monitoring and administration associated with meeting our regulatory obligations. These checks must be paid for and completed by buyers before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued.Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991.These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement. Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. On occasion photographs may be owner supplied. On most occasions features and facilities of a property are owner advised and potential buyers/tenants are advised to confirm these. Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction. References to the tenure, lease length, ground rent and service charges for any property are based on information supplied by the seller, buyers are advised to obtain verification of these stated figures from their solicitor before purchasing. Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated. Any reference to distance to stations, amen