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Guide price

£475,000

4 bed detached house for sale
Howards Croft, Colchester, Essex CO4

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

Just added
Chain free
Freehold
Added on 28/01/2026

About this property

  • Detached Family Home

  • Four Spacious Bedrooms

  • Light Modernisation Required in Some Rooms

  • Attractive Gardens to Rear

  • Prime Cul-de-Sac Location

  • Excellent access to North Station, A12, General Hospital and Park & Ride

  • Double Garage & Ample Off Road Parking

  • No Onward Chain

** Guide Price £475,000 - £500,000 **A Well-Proportioned Four Bedroom Detached Family Home, No Chain

** guide price £475,000 - £500,000 ** A well-proportioned four bedroom detached family home, constructed in 1999 by the highly regarded local builders Mersea Homes, and positioned towards the end of this quiet and much sought-after cul-de-sac in the north of Colchester. Offered with no onward chain, this is a superb opportunity to secure a quality home in a prime residential setting.

Accommodation
The internal accommodation is well balanced and ideal for modern family living. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, cloakroom, fitted kitchen and separate dining room, which offers excellent potential to be opened up to create a contemporary kitchen/diner. A generous rear-facing lounge provides an inviting living space with pleasant garden views. To the first floor are four good-sized bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, along with a family bathroom serving the remaining bedrooms.

Outside Space
Externally, the property enjoys a substantial driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to a detached double garage. Side access leads through to the enclosed rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and complemented by patio seating areas, mature flower and shrub borders, and wooden fencing, creating a private and family-friendly outdoor space ideal for both relaxation and entertaining.

Location
The location is a particular highlight, offering excellent access to Trinity Secondary School on Chesterwell, renowned for its outstanding reputation. The nearby Chesterwell Estate provides a range of everyday amenities including a Co-op supermarket, Esquires independent organic coffee shop, and a variety of small local businesses, perfectly blending convenience with community living. Colchester North Station, with mainline links to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, is within a short walk or drive, while Colchester General Hospital, the A12, and the Northern Gateway development with its extensive amenities and Park & Ride are all easily accessible. With keys held at our Chesterwell-based office, early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the location, space, and potential on offer and to avoid disappointment.

Entrance Hallway
Entrance door, double glazed window to side, stairs rising to the first floor landing, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, doors leading off

Cloakroom
Double glazed window to side, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator

Kitchen 9'5" x 12'10"
Double glazed window to front and door to side, wall and base level units, one and a half sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, space for appliances, concealed wall mounted gas boiler, radiator

Dining Room 8'6" x 12'10"
Double glazed window to side, radiator

Lounge 10'9" x 19'5"
Double glazed window and door to rear, two radiators, fireplace

First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to side, loft access, airing cupboard, doors leading off

Master Bedroom 11'3" x 12'4"
Double glazed window to front, fitted double wardrobe, radiator, door to:

En Suite 3'2" x 7'
Double glazed window to side, low level WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle, heated towel rail

Bedroom Two 8'6" x 9'11"
Double glazed window to rear, fitted double wardrobes, radiator

Bedroom Three 11' x 6'10"
Double glazed window to front, radiator

Bedroom Four 10'9" x 6'10"
Double glazed window to rear, radiator

Bathroom 5'6" x 8'1"
Double glazed window to side, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator

Front of Property
Off road parking for two vehicles

Double Garage
Electric roller door to front, power and lighting, door to the garden

Rear Garden
Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn, patio area, flower beds and shrubs, access to the garage

Agents note: Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Compliance

As part of our commitment to meeting UK Anti-Money Laundering (aml) regulations, Harris + Wood are required by law to confirm the identity of all purchasers before a sale can proceed.

To make this process as straightforward as possible, we work with an independent verification service, Clearcheck, who conduct these checks on our behalf. A small verification fee applies for each purchaser.

These checks must be fully completed and verified before we are able to progress with your purchase.

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    F

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