Achnacone Drive, Braiswick, Close to Station

Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this extended, five-bedroom detached family home, situated in the popular area of Braiswick which is a desirable area to the north of the city centre within walking distance of Colchester station with its direct trains into London Liverpool Street.

The property is still owned by the original owners and is the only property which benefits from a double-side plot on the development.

Accessing the property through the front door you are greeted by a good-sized entrance hall with doors to downstairs rooms, stairs to the first floor and storage cupboard. To the left, a door opens in the dining room with a window to the front aspect and an open archway leads into the well-appointed kitchen with dual aspect windows, a selection of matching base and eye level units incorporating a cooker, inset sink and space for appliances, a door from here leads into the utility room which has a counter and plumbing for a washing machine and there are doors to both the front and rear gardens. There is a good-sized lounge with a central chimney stack and sliding doors to the rear leading out into the garden. There is another reception space in the converted garage which benefits from windows to the front and rear, fitted cupboards and a further door to the integral garage which is a later double-height extension.

On the first floor, there is a bright and airy landing, there are five bedrooms on this level and all of them are of a good useable size, many of which also benefit from fitted wardrobes spaces. These bedrooms have access to two wash facilities. The main bathroom is of a good size with both a shower and bath, the boiler is also situated in a large cupboard off this space and was replaced in April 2023 by a modern gas boiler. There is also a separate shower room and the other end of the house which is complete with a corner shower, WC and wash basin.

Externally, there is off-road parking for 3/4 vehicles in front of the integral garage which is of a good size and benefits from added storage areas. The front garden has a wonderful large rose bed, and a small area laid to lawn with footpath leading to the back garden. At the rear you find an established garden with many trees, shrubs and flower borders. There is a large side garden which gives scope for potential further development and annexe potential (STPP).

Achnacone Drive is situated off Braiswick to the North-West of Colchester city centre, the property offers great acccess to Colchester North Station (just under 1 mile away) with its rail links to London Liverpool Street (49 minutes away). The local supermarket is just under 1.5 miles away on the Turner Rise Retail Park (ASDA). Local Esso petrol station with shop for daily provisions. For active people there are a number of gyms in the local area and Colchester Golf Club is just 0.2 miles walk away. West Bergholt Village is a short drive away (1.5 miles) and benefits from; doctors surgery, pharmacy, local supermarket (CO-OP) and a number of public houses.

HALL - 12'5'' x 7'8'' (3.8m x 2.3m)
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM - 6'6'' x 5'9'' (2m x 1.8m)
LOUNGE - 19'2'' x 12'4'' (5.8m x 3.8m)
DINING ROOM - 14' x 10'5'' (4.3m x 3.2m)
STUDY/PLAYROOM - 19'9'' x 10' (6m x 3m)
KITCHEN - 15' x 10'4'' (4.6m x 3.1m)
UTILITY ROOM - 7'5'' x 5'9'' (2.3m x 1.8m)
LANDING - 14'1'' x 19'1'' (4.3m x 5.8m)
BATHROOM - 7'2'' x 9'10'' (2.2m x 3m)
BEDROOM - 1 - 15' x 12'5'' (4.6m x 3.8m)
BEDROOM - 2 - 12'6'' x 9'9'' (3.8m x 3m)
BEDROOM - 3 - 12'6'' x 7'7'' (3.8m x 2.3m)
BEDROOM - 4 - 12'1'' x 10'6'' (3.7m x 3.2m)
BEDROOM - 5 - 10'6'' x 9'10'' (3.2m x 3m)
SHOWER ROOM - 7'2'' x 6'7'' (2.2m x 2m)
GARAGE - 26' x 12'9'' (7.9m x 3.9m)