3 bed detached house for sale

Athelstan Road, Colchester CO3

Guide Price: £525,000 - £550,000.

Offered to the market for the first time in over 46 years, this spacious three/four bedroom detached family home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a property with ample space and an abundance of potential. Positioned on the ever desirable Athelstan Road, just off Maldon Road in Colchester, the home is ideally located for Hamilton Primary School, multiple high-performing secondary schools, Colchester City Centre, and Colchester Town Station, providing direct services into London Liverpool Street. The property is further enhanced by being offered with no onward chain.

The ground floor accommodation begins with a large and welcoming entrance hall, setting the tone for the generous proportions throughout. A downstairs shower room is fitted with a WC and wash basin, ideal for family living. To one side of the home is a formal dining room, while the spacious bay-fronted living room features a central fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. To the opposite side, the kitchen offers excellent scope for modernisation and provides a door leading out to the side garden, where the garage and multiple storage sheds are located. Off the kitchen to the rear is a further living/dining area, with doors opening directly onto the large rear garden, making it perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.

To the first floor, a central landing provides access to all bedrooms and bathrooms. Mirroring the layout below, one side of the home offers two large double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from a built-in storage cupboard/wardrobe. The opposite side features a family bathroom comprising a bath with shower overhead, WC, and wash basin. Further along the landing are the third and fourth bedrooms, currently arranged as two rooms but offering the potential to be utilised as one larger bedroom if desired.

Externally, the property boasts a large, enclosed and well-maintained rear garden, laid mainly to lawn with a patio area, ideal for outdoor dining. To the side of the home is an additional patio area, multiple outside storage sheds, and gated access to the front. To the front and side, a substantial driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to the front of the garage.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a much-loved family home in a highly regarded location, offering space, flexibility, and significant potential to create a long-term home tailored to your needs.