Woodcutters, Colchester

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- TWO EN-SUITES
- WELL-APPOINTED
- 'JOHN LEWIS' FITTED KITCHEN
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- DOUBLE GARAGE
- LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN
- QUITE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
- COUNCIL TAX - F £3,044
- EPC -A
Description
The property is accessed via a shared driveway leading to a double garage, with the frontage beautifully enhanced by well-stocked flowerbeds. A double-glazed door opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway, complete with ample storage, a cloakroom, Karndean flooring, and a stairwell leading to the first floor.
To the right, a generous lounge serves as a warm and inviting living space, featuring a striking fireplace as its focal point. Natural light floods the room through a large front window and French doors that open into the rear garden. To the left, a versatile dining room—currently utilized as a study—boasts dual-aspect windows, ensuring a bright and airy atmosphere.
The rear of the property is occupied by a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a high-quality white kitchen from John Lewis, featuring soft-closing doors, ample work surfaces, and extensive storage. A door from the kitchen leads to a patio, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, a useful utility room provides additional convenience, with access to the side of the property.
Ascending to the first floor, the master bedroom is a luxurious retreat, complete with a dedicated dressing area and a well-appointed en-suite shower room. The second bedroom also benefits from an en-suite and a built-in wardrobe. A third double bedroom, currently used as an workroom, and a family bathroom completes this level.
The second floor accommodates two further generously sized double bedrooms and a walk-in loft, offering flexible living arrangements to suit a growing family’s needs.
Externally, the property boasts a double garage with an electric roller door and ample off road parking. A side gate provides access to the landscaped rear garden, which features a paved patio area—perfect for BBQs—alongside a raised lawn bordered by mature flower beds, fruit trees, and roses. A wooden shed offers additional storage space along with a summer house.
Wivenhoe is a highly desirable location which topped the Sunday Times List in 2024 as the best place to live in the East of England, offers a picturesque quayside and a charming conservation area. The village is home to two well-regarded schools: Broomgrove Infant & Junior School and Millfields Primary School. Additionally, Wivenhoe offers a range of sports, musical, and theatrical groups, as well as a direct commuter rail service to London Liverpool Street and connections to Clacton and Frinton. The University of Essex is also situated on the towns outskirts, further enhancing the area’s appeal.
This exceptional property presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a spacious and beautifully maintained family home in a sought-after location.
AGENT NOTE-
Local Authority – Colchester Borough Council.
Council tax also includes taxes to Essex County Council and Wivenhoe Town Council.
Broadband Availability –Superfast Broadband available with speeds of up to 6 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – March 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 has limited voice and data indoor coverage. EE has 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) March 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 March 2025 - The property is at a Medium risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked March 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.
AGENTS NOTE - The Vendor has informed us that due to their solar panels, their average yearly bills are less than £1200.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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