Stanway, Colchester

OVERVIEW A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home arranged over three floors, thoughtfully redesigned by the current owners to create stylish and versatile accommodation. Situated in Stanway, the property offers a generous kitchen/dining and snug, separate living room, two en suites, garage, driveway parking and a landscaped rear garden. 

STEP INSIDE Beautifully maintained and tastefully updated throughout, this impressive family home provides well-balanced accommodation designed for modern living.

The entrance hall creates an excellent first impression, featuring attractive wood flooring, decorative panelling and useful built-in storage. A cloakroom serves the ground floor, while stairs rise to the upper levels.

The living room is a welcoming and comfortable space, filled with natural light from dual-aspect windows. A contemporary media wall provides a stylish focal point.

To the rear of the property, the generous kitchen/dining/snug room serves as the heart of the home. Designed to bring family life together, this impressive space offers clearly defined areas for cooking, dining and relaxing. Two sets of French doors open onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood the room and creating a seamless connection with the outside space.

The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units complemented by generous work surfaces and a practical peninsula. Integrated appliances include a microwave oven, double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, offering both style and functionality. There is ample space for a large dining table and family seating, making this a wonderfully sociable environment for everyday living and entertaining alike.

The first floor accommodates four well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three also enjoy built-in wardrobes, while bedroom four offers flexibility for younger family members, guests or home working. The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite.

The second floor is dedicated to the fifth bedroom, providing a private and versatile space with extensive eaves storage and its own en suite bathroom, it offers excellent flexibility within the home. 

STEP OUTSIDE To the front of the property, a driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to the integral garage. The garage benefits from power, lighting and internal access to the family room, while an EV charging point adds a practical modern feature.

Gated side access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which has been thoughtfully landscaped for ease of maintenance and outdoor enjoyment. A paved patio extends across the rear of the property. The low maintenance lawn provides a neat and usable area throughout the year, while a decked seating area offers an additional place to relax. Raised planting beds add colour and interest, and a pergola creates an attractive focal point, completing this enjoyable outdoor setting.
 

LOCATION Situated within the highly sought-after area of Stanway, the property enjoys excellent access to a wide range of amenities, highly regarded schools and superb transport links.

The nearby Tollgate and Stane Retail Parks provide an extensive selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, cafés, restaurants, fitness facilities and a variety of national retailers. Colchester city centre is also within easy reach, offering further shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural attractions.

Families are particularly well served by the area's excellent educational provision. Lakelands Primary School is conveniently located nearby, while other respected local schools include Stanway Primary School, Stanway Fiveways Primary School and The Stanway School. Private education options within the wider Colchester area include Holmwood House School, St Mary's School, Oxford House School and Colchester High School, all of which enjoy strong local reputations.

For commuters, the property is ideally positioned for access to the A12, providing convenient routes towards Ipswich and the wider East Anglia region to the north, and Chelmsford, the M25 and London to the south. Regular bus services connect Stanway with Colchester city centre, while Colchester's mainline railway stations offer direct services to London Liverpool Street and numerous destinations across the region.
 

AGENT'S NOTE These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, and measurements are approximate. Fixtures, fittings, and contents are subject to separate negotiation unless explicitly included.