5 bed detached house for sale

Harebell Close, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex CO4

Occupying a lovely position in this highly regarded residential area, a substantial five bedroom detached house, of some stature, situated within easy reach of local schooling, shopping facilities and Highwoods County Park.

Entrance door to entrance hall with built in cloaks cupboard and stair flight to the first floor with storage cupboard under. There is a cloakroom with W.C and wash hand basin.

The spacious sitting room has a central fireplace with display mantel and flame effect electric heater, window to the front and French doors to the rear.

There is a separate dining room and a study area with stair flight to the first floor leading to the small landing with access to both the shower room comprising three piece suite and bedroom five/studio, a room of excellent proportions with eaves storage cupboards and inset spotlighting.

The kitchen has fitted work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, inset sink with mixer tap, built in double oven and grill and inset hob with cooker hood over, integrated dishwasher, fitted wall unit, wall mounted gas boiler and arch to utility room having work surface with cupboards and space under, plumbing for a washing machine and door to the garden.

On the first floor the main landing has a shelved airing cupboard housing the insulated copper cylinder and bedroom one has a refitted en-suite shower room comprising large tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, W.C and part tiled walls.

There are three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with panel bath, W.C, wash hand basin and tiled walls.

Outside
To the front of the property is a gravel driveway providing off road parking for a number of cars and giving access to the attached double garage with two up and over doors.

To the rear of the property is a good size garden being laid to lawn with flower beds, enclosed by fencing, patio area and side access via gate to the front. There is external lighting and a summer house.

Location

The property occupies a lovely position within a small close and is conveniently placed for access to nearby primary and secondary schools along with Tesco superstore and Highwoods Country Park.

For the commuter the mainline railway station is within easy reach with excellent links to London Liverpool Street station.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO4 9RX for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - E EPC rating - C
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
Ref - COL260009/gmb

Agent's note
We understand from the current vendor that the property has had foundation movement due to shrinkage of the clay subsoil because of the moisture demand of the Local Authority vegetation. Remedial work was carried out and completed in 2025 via an insurance claim and we are advised that a Certificate of Structural Adequacy has been issued. We recommend that interested parties make any necessary enquiries through their legal representatives and surveyor.