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4 Bedroom bungalow ● Ernest Road, Wivenhoe ● £850,000
A light, spacious and stylish single storey home. An impressive detached bungalow conveniently located in this waterside town. Four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, superb open plan kitchen/diner, and living room. External home office/studio. Approxim
Located a short walk to the waterfront at Wivenhoe, conveniently located for local amenities and the train station is this modern and impressive detached bungalow.
Four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, superb open plan kitchen/diner and living room. Benefitting from a good level of off street parking and a purpose built external home office/studio. Solar panels provide great savings on electricity with a transferable tariff.
In the last six years our vendors have transformed what was an old and dated property into an incredible modern home. Lifted out of the 1960s and into the 21st century with the careful selection and use of colours, décor, light and materials. Reconfigured to now be a deceptively spacious and stylish home. The quality of this home is exceptional.
Overall approximately 2169 sq.ft of accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
Internally
From the private driveway the main entrance leads to the reception hall with large solid wood door. Either side are very useful storage cupboards.
The main living areas have solid wood flooring and underfloor heating.
To the left are two double bedrooms. One to the front, which is the second largest bedroom, and one to the side, which is still a very good sized double. This side of the home also has a beautifully presented shower room.
To the right of the front entrance are two further bedrooms. To the front another double bedroom with adjacent second bathroom with full suite including wall-in shower and a large freestanding Albion Bath company slipper bath. Finally at the back is the principle bedroom with sliding doors opening onto the rear patio and garden.
In the centre of the home is the probably the most appealing feature, the light, airy and L-shaped spacious kitchen/diner/living area. A superb light filled and welcoming part of the home due to a large lantern window and sliding double glazed doors.
Fully fitted kitchen, quartz work tops and a selection of low and high level units. Integrated induction hob externally vented, butler sink with mono mixer tap, space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, built in dishwasher, recessed washing machine and tumble dryer.
Externally
Front Garden
Gated access from the road leads to a hard standing area providing a generous amount of off street parking retained by walls and mature hedging, trees, shrubs and plants. The front also have a useful storage shed.
Rear Garden
South East facing garden being mainly laid to lawn with a good variety of trees, shrubs and plants, all enclosed by fencing, hedging and walls, patio area, space for hot tub and access to studio and office.
WORK FOR HOME / HOBBY / GYM
Recently added is this superb multi-purpose outbuilding. Built to a high standard. Currently split into two. A good size home office with vaulted ceiling, French doors and Velux window with interconnecting door that leads into the second part currently being used as a yoga studio with vaulted ceiling and Velux window. This would also suit as a hobby room or increasing the space in the home office.
- WHATft S NEARBY
- Located towards the bottom half of the town. Less than half a mile to the waterfront and mainline station. Train service direct to London Liverpool Street in approximately 70 minutes. Just over half mile to Wivenhoe Sailing Club. Walking distance to Essex University Campus Wivenhoe town centre offers a selection of boutique shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes Wivenhoe Sailing Club is located a short walk along the quay catering for both dinghy and cruiser sailors. The local area offers ample opportunity to explore the local estuaries, east coast and out into the North Sea for continental journeys. There is an enjoyable walk, perfect for dog walking, along the waterfront through to Alresford Creek and finishing at Brightlingsea. A short walk from this home is King George V Playing Field, Wonderful safe place to keep children occupied and expel some energy. The field has a skatepark, basketball area, football goals large and small, table tennis fixture and play park plus plenty of seating. There is also easy access to the railway station and the Wivenhoe Trail. The Wivenhoe Trail is one of the most popular walks, an informal route of about 5 miles, stretching from Colchester city centre to the riverside town of Wivenhoe.Schooling. Wivenhoe has both Broomgrove Junior School and Millfields Primary School, both highly rated by OFSTED. There is also a regular bus service for all Lexden Schools in Colchester city centre
- WITHIN EASY REACH
- For weekly food shopping, approximately 10 minute journey to a range of supermarkets - Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl,15 minutes into Colchester city centre that offers a variety of national retailers and specialist shops and has a vibrant nightlife with restaurants catering for most tastes, plus a multi screen cinema and two theatres. There is also a range of excellent private and two of the top Grammar schools in the countryThe A12 is approximately 15 minute drive which connects with the M25, heads south towards London or north to Ipswich. Stansted being the nearest airport is approximately 50 minute journey. 15 minute journey is the A120 leading to Harwich.
- INFORMATION
- TENURE - FreeholdCOUNCIL TAX - ELOCAL AUTHORITY - ColchesterSERVICESMains gas, electricity, water, and drainage Water is metered. INTERNET - High speed Fibre is available via subscription with current speeds around 63 mbps.
- Property reference CWR080213260
- Council Tax Band E
- Tenure Freehold
- Broadband Check availability
- Energy rating C
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Nick Curtis
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Without a doubt there are two large driving forces for people moving to the area. The excellent range of private and state schools. The grammar schools annually top the league tables across the country. The range of private schools offer a more tailored education and are exceptionally well sought after. The second, being value for money, although, as the town grows, house prices within the area look to rise steadily within the coming years.
- £375,791 Average price paid Source: Land registry
- 1,418 Registered applicants with branch Source: Chewton Rose
- 3,964 Properties sold in last twelve months Source: Land registry
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The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by chewton rose. Please contact the chewton rose office directly to obtain full property particulars and any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 and The Home Information Pack Regulations 2007.
