Gainsborough Road, Colchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,410 sq ft
131 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Spacious three-bedroom detached family home in the sought-after Prettygate area of Colchester
- Located on Gainsborough Road with excellent access to well-regarded schools, amenities, and transport links
- Welcoming entrance hall with understairs storage and ground floor WC
- Bright and spacious living room with multiple windows for natural light
- Dining area with sliding doors from the living room leading into a sunroom
- Well-equipped kitchen offering ample cupboard and worktop space
- Principal and second double bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes
- Third good-sized single bedroom, ideal as a home office or child’s room
- Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, flowerbeds, plus garage and separate workshop access
- Newly laid driveway with ample off-road parking, electric garage door, and recently replaced roof
Description
Situated on Gainsborough Road in the highly sought-after Prettygate area of Colchester, this spacious three-bedroom detached family home offers well-balanced accommodation throughout, along with excellent access to highly regarded primary and secondary schools, local amenities, and transport links.
The ground floor begins with a welcoming entrance hall, complete with useful understairs storage and a convenient downstairs WC. The generous living room is filled with natural light thanks to multiple windows and provides a comfortable space for relaxation. Internal sliding doors lead seamlessly into the dining area, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. To the rear, the dining space opens into a pleasant sunroom, offering a bright additional reception area with views over the garden. The well-equipped kitchen sits to the side and benefits from ample cupboard storage and extensive worktop space.
Upstairs, the first floor features a spacious landing with an additional storage cupboard. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned double with a built-in wardrobe, while the second bedroom is also a comfortable double, again with fitted wardrobe space. The third bedroom is a good-sized single, ideal for a child’s room, guest space, or home office. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower overhead, WC, and wash basin.
Externally, the property boasts a good-sized enclosed rear garden, featuring a generous patio area, a lawned section, and established flowerbeds—perfect for outdoor dining and family use. There is access into both the garage and a separate workshop via individual doors, adding excellent practicality and storage options. To the front, a newly laid driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, alongside an electric roller door leading into the garage. The property further benefits from a recently replaced roof, offering peace of mind for prospective buyers.
Brochures
Gainsborough Road, ColchesterBrochure- 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: D
- 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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