4 bed detached house for sale

Thistledown, Colchester CO4

This immaculate four-bedroom detached house is offered **for sale** in the popular Highwoods area of Colchester. The property combines well-planned, modern accommodation with excellent access to local amenities, green spaces and respected schools.

A welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious main reception room, featuring large windows, a garden view and direct access to the private garden. A media wall provides a focal point and practical layout for modern living. A separate dining room with a large window offers a dedicated space for family meals and entertaining.

The kitchen enjoys good natural light and a pleasant garden outlook. It is fitted with matching wall and base units, integrated appliances, a double oven, extractor, and a sink with mixer tap, together with a breakfast area and generous storage. A separate utility room with a door to the outside adds further practicality. On the ground floor there is also a cloakroom and a flexible office/play room, ideal for home working or family use.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is a good-sized double with its own en-suite shower room. Three further double bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for families or couples. The main bathroom is modern and well appointed, with bath, a double shower cubicle, tiled finishes and sink with vanity unit. A second modern bathroom with shower cubicle and vanity sink serves the additional bedrooms.

Externally, the property benefits from a large driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, together with a single garage. The enclosed private garden offers a substantial patio area, a raised lawn and a summer house, with side access to the property enhancing convenience.

Highwoods is well regarded for its local amenities, green spaces and walking and cycling routes. Highwoods Country Park is within easy reach, offering woodland, lakes and open areas for walking, running and family activities. The property is well located for nearby schools, including access to The Gilberd School.

Colchester North railway station is readily accessible from Highwoods, providing regular services to London Liverpool Street, typically in around 50–60 minutes, as well as services to Ipswich and Norwich. Bus routes link Highwoods to Colchester city centre, where a wider range of shops, cafés, restaurants and historical attractions can be found, including Colchester Castle and Castle Park.

With an EPC rating of C and council tax band E, this detached house presents a well-finished, practical home in a sought-after residential location.

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