3 bed semi-detached house for sale

D'arcy Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5

***guide price £425,000 to £450,000***
This charming circa 1812 three bedroom semi-detached home boasts exposed beams, brick fireplaces, a generous 110ft plot with a 51ft southwest-facing garden, and parking for four cars. Located in a peaceful village just 10 miles from Colchester, it offers excellent amenities and easy commuter access to London.

The home This beautiful home dates back to circa 1812, is a charming and character-filled semi-detached home featuring exposed beams, brick fireplaces, and log burners. Set on a generous 110ft (approx.) plot, it boasts a 51ft southwest-facing rear garden and a shingled driveway with space for four cars.

The lounge and dining room sit at the front, each with striking brick fireplaces, while the conservatory enjoys panoramic garden views and flows seamlessly from the lounge. The extended kitchen and utility area are open plan, with the kitchen/breakfast room, offering space for dining. A ground-floor shower room complements the main bathroom upstairs. All three first-floor bedrooms have exposed beams; bedroom two includes built-in wardrobes, and the dual-aspect main bedroom features a cast iron fireplace.

Rarely available, this beautifully preserved period home is truly one of a kind in the area.

The location Nestled within a quiet residential, this charming property benefits from a peaceful village ambiance while being just around 10 miles south-west of Colchester, offering excellent commuter access to London

Tiptree is well-serviced with amenities, including several primary schools, a secondary school, a community centre, and the famed Wilkin & Sons jam factory, along with shops, cafés, and countryside walks, making it a friendly, family-oriented place to live

The location also benefits from easy road and bus links, with Kelvedon station nearby providing swift connections to London Liverpool Street

entrance porch Entrance door with tiled flooring and UPVC windows on either side.

Dining room UPVC window to the front, radiator, exposed timber features, brick fireplace with log burner, under-stairs storage cupboard, and staircase leading to the first floor.

Lounge UPVC front-facing window, exposed timber details, brick fireplace, radiator, and open-plan access to the conservatory.

Kitchen/breakfast room Rear-facing UPVC window, tiled flooring, and worktop with base units including drawers and cupboards. Features a built-in dishwasher, wine cooler, ceramic sink with drainer, and a Range gas cooker with stainless steel hood (to remain). Eye-level units, ceiling spotlights, space for a dining table and chairs, and open-plan access to the utility area.

Utility room UPVC window and door to the rear, tiled flooring, radiator, and worktops with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge. Also features two Velux windows and ceiling spotlights.

Conservatory UPVC windows to the rear and sides, French doors opening to the garden, radiator, ceiling fan, and vinyl flooring.

Shower room Featuring a Velux window and borrowed light, this room includes tiled walls and flooring, a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, toilet, ceiling spotlights, and a stainless steel heated towel rail.

First floor

landing Window to rear and exposed wood.

Bedroom UPVC windows to the front and rear, exposed timber, cast iron fireplace, and radiator.

Bedroom UPVC window to the front, exposed timber, built-in wardrobes, and radiator.

Bedroom UPVC window to side and radiator.

Shower room Obscure UPVC window to the rear, toilet, wash hand basin, walk-in shower, and heated towel rail.

Outside The total plot extends approximately 110ft from front to back.

Rear garden The southwest-facing rear garden measures approximately 51ft in length and features a patio area leading to a lawn bordered by flowers and shrubs. Two sheds are included, with side access from the front.

Driveway The shingled driveway, enclosed by a shrub border, provides parking for up to four cars.