5 bed detached house for sale

Chappel, Colchester, Essex CO6

A versatile detached period family home with in the centre of the popular village of Chappel within a short walk to local restaurant/pub, train station, village shop and primary school. Also ideal for multi-generational living.

Front entrance door leading to:

entrance hall: With brick flooring and coats cupboard. Exposed timber stud work.

Sitting room: (5.2m x 4.6m) With plenty of character including exposed timbered ceilings and studwork to walls, brick fireplace with inset multi-fuel burning stove and brick hearth. Double glazed sash window to front, additional open studwork to inner hallway, stairs to the first floor, and door to:

Kitchen: (3.9m x 3.6m) With part vaulted ceiling with impressive timber support the kitchen is fitted with quality solid wood base units and wall mounted cabinets. Belfast sink with mixer tap and wooden flanking worktop with drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for range master oven, tiled flooring, stable style door to the garden and double glazed window to the rear with views over the rear garden.

Inner lobby: Oil fired boiler, tiled flooring, door to:

Ground floor bathroom: (2.1m x 1.8m) Fitted with a suite comprising corner bath with mixer tap thermostatic mixer shower over, pedestal wash basin, close coupled WC, tiled splashback, tiled flooring, exposed ceiling stud work, double glazed window to the rear.

Dining room: (4.7m x 3.3m) An atmospheric room with exposed ceiling timber work, brick fireplace and hearth, shelving, wall lighting, cast iron radiator and double-glazed sash window to the front.

Snug: (5.4m x 3.3m) A cosy dual aspect room with double glazed sash windows to the rear and side, fireplace, cupboard housing an oil fired boiler, staircase to first floor and doors to the garden and to:

Office/family room: (3.6m x 3.4m) Versatile space with brick fireplace and hearth, double glazed sash window to the front, cast-iron radiator and beautiful exposed ceiling timbers in a herringbone pattern.

Cloakroom: Fitted with close coupled WC, wash hand basin, double glazed sash window to the side.

First floor

landing: Once again there is a wealth of exposed studwork, built-in storage cupboards over the stairs and doors to:

Bedroom 1: (3.3m x 3.1m) Dual aspect double glazed sash window to the side and rear, cast iron radiator, fireplace with oak mantle and useful storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2: (3.4m x 2.5m) Double glazed sash windows to the front, cast iron radiator.

Bedroom 3: (4.6m x 3.1m) Double glazed sash window to the front with a fine glimpse of the viaduct, cast iron radiator.

Bathroom: (2.3m x 1.8m) A modern bathroom fitted with a double ended bath and shower over, heritage style Savoy pedestal wash basin, close coupled WC, tiled flooring and walls, some exposed timbers, and double-glazed sash window to the side.

Second landing: This landing is accessed via a staircase from the sitting room. With double glazed sash window to the front, viaduct views, doors to:

Bedroom 4: (3.6m x 2.7m) Velux window to rear, radiator and sloping timber roof line.

Bedroom 5: (3.7m x 2.4m) Double glazed sash window to the front, radiator, two built-in double wardrobes and cupboard housing hot water cylinder tank.

Outside The property benefits from off street parking to the left-hand side with a gate leading to the large rear garden.

There are several lawn areas with a central established shrub bed, paved patio area and a further area housing the hot tub (available via separate negotiation). To the rear is a large summer house currently utilised as a gym with power and light connected and a further garden shed. Exterior lighting and power are available. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing to the sides and an attractive wall to the rear.

Tenure: Freehold

services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating. Note: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

EPC rating: E. A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.

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local authority: Colchester City Council, Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3WG · . Band: F.

Communication services (source ofcom): Broadband: Yes, Ultrafast - Speed: Up to 1,000 mbps download, up to 1,000 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Likely, O2

note: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting .

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment only through David Burr.