Danbury Close, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1XL

A beautifully presented three-bedroom family home offering stylish interiors, well-balanced living spaces and a generous rear garden, all tucked away in a popular residential close in Marks Tey. With a contemporary kitchen/diner, spacious sitting room, luxurious family bathroom and excellent off-road parking, this is a home designed for comfortable, modern family living.

The Property

This attractive semi-detached home has been thoughtfully updated to create a stylish and practical finish, with a layout that works particularly well for family life.

At the heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/diner, finished with contemporary dark cabinetry, contrasting marble-effect worktops and brass-effect detailing. A generous breakfast bar provides additional preparation space and a sociable spot for casual dining, while integrated appliances and ample storage complete the kitchen. There is also plenty of room for a family dining table, making this a welcoming space for everyday meals and entertaining alike.

A separate utility room keeps laundry and household essentials neatly tucked away, with the added convenience of a ground floor cloakroom and internal access to the garage/store.

To the rear, the spacious sitting room offers a comfortable place to relax, with attractive wood-effect flooring, a feature fireplace and a striking navy accent wall. Large windows and French doors bring in plenty of natural light and open directly onto the garden, creating an easy connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, comprising two doubles and a third bedroom ideal for a child's room, nursery or home office. The principal bedroom is a particularly comfortable space, while the remaining bedrooms offer flexibility to suit a growing family's needs.

The family bathroom is a real highlight. Finished with elegant marble-effect tiling, it features a freestanding bath, separate walk-in rainfall shower, contemporary vanity unit and illuminated mirrored cabinet. Carefully chosen fittings and a heated towel rail give the room a luxurious, modern finish.

The Outside

The property enjoys a generous rear garden, offering plenty of space for both relaxation and family activities. A paved patio immediately outside the sitting room provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, while the substantial lawn stretches towards the rear of the plot.

Established hedging, mature trees and fencing create a pleasant sense of privacy, with plenty of room for children to play, gardening or simply enjoying the outdoors. The garden also offers scope for further landscaping to suit individual tastes.

To the front, an extensive block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking, complemented by a garage/store with an electric roller door. The combination of generous parking and a sizeable rear garden makes this a particularly practical home for family living.

The Area

Marks Tey is a popular and well-connected village to the west of Colchester, offering an appealing balance of village life and excellent transport connections.

The village benefits from a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, a primary school and community facilities, while the nearby Stanway retail parks provide a wider choice of supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Colchester city centre is also within easy reach, offering an extensive selection of shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment facilities.

For commuters, Marks Tey railway station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street, Colchester and beyond, while the nearby A12 and A120 offer convenient road connections towards Chelmsford, Ipswich, Braintree and Stansted Airport.

The surrounding Essex countryside provides plenty of opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, making Marks Tey an attractive choice for families and commuters looking to enjoy a more relaxed setting without compromising on convenience.

Further Information

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Colchester Band C
Construction - Brick
Mains Sewerage, Electricity, Gas and Water

Mobile Coverage

EE Good outdoor and in-home
There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors.
O2 Good outdoor and in-home
There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors.
3 Good outdoor, variable in-home
There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.
Vodafone Good outdoor, variable in-home
There is a variable chance of a good connection to support mobile services in parts of the home, as well as outdoors. Basic services such as voice and text messages are more likely to be available.

Broadband Coverage

The table shows the predicted broadband services in your area.
Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability
Standard 12 Mbps 1 Mbps Good
Superfast 80 Mbps 20 Mbps Good
Ultrafast 1000 Mbps 1000 Mbps Good
Networks in your area - Openreach, Gigaclear