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4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Retreat, Glebe Lane, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached Family Home
  • Four Spacious Bedrooms
  • Kitchen/Diner
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Utility Room & Cloakroom
  • En Suite & Bathroom
  • Double Garage & Parking
  • Wrap Around Rear Garden
  • Popular Village Location
  • Outside Office

Description

** GUIDE PRICE £800,000 - £850,000 ** Nestled in a highly sought-after village location on Glebe Lane, Colchester, this exceptional four bedroom detached family home, priced at A800,000, offers spacious interiors perfect for modern family living. The welcoming hallway leads to three versatile reception rooms, ideal for a sitting room, family snug, or dining area. The expansive kitchen/diner forms the heart of the home, perfect for everyday meals and entertaining. A dedicated utility room and ground floor cloakroom add practical convenience.

Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms include a master with a private en suite, complemented by a well-appointed family bathroom. Externally, a substantial wrap-around rear garden provides a private outdoor space for relaxation. The property also features a double garage with ample off-road parking. A standout outside office offers a quiet, productive environment for working from home or as a versatile hobby room. Located in a popular village, this home provides a strong community feel, local amenities, and excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for families.

Entrance Hallway
Entrance door, double glazed window, understairs storage cupboard, stairs rising to the first floor landing, doors leading off

Cloakroom
Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin

Dining Room 14'3" x 11'1"
Double glazed bay window to front and further window to side, space for dining table and chairs, radiator

Lounge 20'4" x 14'4"
Double glazed windows to both sides and rear, French doors to side, radiator

Reception Room 10'5" x 8'1"
Double glazed window, radiator

Kitchen 17'11" x 14'9"
Double glazed windows to front and rear, French doors to rear, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, integrated appliances, door to:

Utility Room 11'10" x 6'2"
Double glazed window to side and door to rear, worktop, sink, space for appliances

First Floor Landing
Storage cupboard, doors leading off

Master Bedroom 17'9" x 17'4"
Double glazed window to front, radiator, door to:

En Suite 6'1" x 8'9"
Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail

Bedroom Two 17' x 14'4"
Double glazed window to side, radiator

Bedroom Three 10'4" x 12'9"
Double glazed window to front, radiator

Bedroom Four 6'10" x 14'5"
Double glazed window to front, radiator

Bathroom 6'9" x 9'8"
Double glazed window to side, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator

Front of Property
Double garage and ample driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles

Double Garage
Door to front, power and light connected

Rear Garden
Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn, patio and shingle areas, door to the garage, flower beds and shrubs

Agents note: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

As part of our commitment to meeting UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Harris + Wood are required by law to confirm the identity of all purchasers before a sale can proceed.

To make this process as straightforward as possible, we work with an independent verification service, Clearcheck, who conduct these checks on our behalf. A small verification fee applies for each purchaser.

These checks must be fully completed and verified before we are able to progress with your purchase.
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.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Back garden
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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25 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, CO1 1JJ
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