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This historic Grade II Listed house is believed to date back circa 17th century and was the former Sun Inn from approximately 1764 to around 1980.
The ground floor accommodation includes a large living room with Victorian style gas fireplace. The room has solid oak flooring and large windows and door to the front. From the living room there is a large boot room with external timber doors and tiled flooring and a separate snug/bedroom 4 with dual aspect windows.
From the snug there is a floor hatch leading to the property‘s cellar. The study is another generous room which offers timber clad walls enclosing understairs storage, windows to the side and a door leading into the garden. From the study you can enter into the kitchen/diner which offers a large dining area, tiled floor, exposed timbers and character features. The kitchen has been fitted with a shaker style kitchen with a large corner larder cupboard and matching storage units with block wood worksurfaces and a sink with half bowl and mixer taps over. There are fitted appliances including an eye level double oven, gas hob with extractor fan over, fridge as well as space and plumbing for a dishwasher. There are windows and doors to the front and the rear of the property and further doors leading to the stairs to the first floor and utility rooms.
The utility room offers plumbing and space for a washing machine and dryer as well as work surfaces and window to the side. From the utility room is a ground floor shower room which offers a walk in shower, low level W.C. and wash basin, the room is part tiled and there is an obscure window to the side.
The first floor begins with a large landing with exposed beams and timber doors leading into the three bedrooms and family bathroom which offers a panel bath with shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin. The room is part tiled and there is an obscure window to the side. The principal bedroom is a generous size bedroom with built-in wardrobes, window to the front and a recently refitted en-suite which offers a large walk-in shower, high level W.C, twin wash hand basins and has under floor heating. The second bedroom is a large double and has a window to the rear with views into Colchester‘s Castle Park. The third bedroom is a small double and has a window to the side and exposed timbers. The property throughout offers a wealth of character features and exposed timbers.
Outside
The gardens for the property are entered via swinging timber gates giving access on foot as well as for vehicles. The majority of the garden is block paved with a further area laid to shingle in front of the single garage which has been recently built with planning consent and in keeping with the style of the property and location. The garage is a generous size and is fitted with power and light. The garden is enclosed by a mix of timber fencing and walls. There is a secure gate to Rygate Road and easy access to the Castle Park.
Location
The property is situated in the popular Dutch Quarter, a short distance from the High Street in Colchester‘s city centre. Colchester‘s train station is also within easy access, offering links to London Liverpool Street.
Directions
Proceed on foot from our Colchester town centre office down the High Street, turning left into Maidenburgh Street towards the end of the high street, following the road down where the property will be seen along on the right hand side
Our ref: COL240691
Important Information
Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - C
Agents note
Most of this character home has been fitted with made to measure blinds and the house is part secondary glazed. Back to listing
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Description
An attractive three/four bedroom attached Grade ll Listed family home, occupying a prominent position within this conservation area in the sought after Dutch Quarter. The property offers generous accommodation in excess of 1700sq.ft, having a wealth of character features as well as gated parking and a garage.This historic Grade II Listed house is believed to date back circa 17th century and was the former Sun Inn from approximately 1764 to around 1980.
The ground floor accommodation includes a large living room with Victorian style gas fireplace. The room has solid oak flooring and large windows and door to the front. From the living room there is a large boot room with external timber doors and tiled flooring and a separate snug/bedroom 4 with dual aspect windows.
From the snug there is a floor hatch leading to the property‘s cellar. The study is another generous room which offers timber clad walls enclosing understairs storage, windows to the side and a door leading into the garden. From the study you can enter into the kitchen/diner which offers a large dining area, tiled floor, exposed timbers and character features. The kitchen has been fitted with a shaker style kitchen with a large corner larder cupboard and matching storage units with block wood worksurfaces and a sink with half bowl and mixer taps over. There are fitted appliances including an eye level double oven, gas hob with extractor fan over, fridge as well as space and plumbing for a dishwasher. There are windows and doors to the front and the rear of the property and further doors leading to the stairs to the first floor and utility rooms.
The utility room offers plumbing and space for a washing machine and dryer as well as work surfaces and window to the side. From the utility room is a ground floor shower room which offers a walk in shower, low level W.C. and wash basin, the room is part tiled and there is an obscure window to the side.
The first floor begins with a large landing with exposed beams and timber doors leading into the three bedrooms and family bathroom which offers a panel bath with shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin. The room is part tiled and there is an obscure window to the side. The principal bedroom is a generous size bedroom with built-in wardrobes, window to the front and a recently refitted en-suite which offers a large walk-in shower, high level W.C, twin wash hand basins and has under floor heating. The second bedroom is a large double and has a window to the rear with views into Colchester‘s Castle Park. The third bedroom is a small double and has a window to the side and exposed timbers. The property throughout offers a wealth of character features and exposed timbers.
Outside
The gardens for the property are entered via swinging timber gates giving access on foot as well as for vehicles. The majority of the garden is block paved with a further area laid to shingle in front of the single garage which has been recently built with planning consent and in keeping with the style of the property and location. The garage is a generous size and is fitted with power and light. The garden is enclosed by a mix of timber fencing and walls. There is a secure gate to Rygate Road and easy access to the Castle Park.
Location
The property is situated in the popular Dutch Quarter, a short distance from the High Street in Colchester‘s city centre. Colchester‘s train station is also within easy access, offering links to London Liverpool Street.
Directions
Proceed on foot from our Colchester town centre office down the High Street, turning left into Maidenburgh Street towards the end of the high street, following the road down where the property will be seen along on the right hand side
Our ref: COL240691
Important Information
Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - C
Agents note
Most of this character home has been fitted with made to measure blinds and the house is part secondary glazed. Back to listing
