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**GUIDE PRICE £475,000 - £500,000**

Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this four-bedroom detached home, ideally situated in the sought-after Prettygate area, west of Colchester city centre. The property benefits from excellent local amenities, highly regarded schools within walking distance, and convenient transport links.

Upon entering, a spacious entrance hall welcomes you, featuring stairs leading to the first floor and a convenient downstairs WC. From here, a door leads into the generously sized lounge, which boasts a central gas fireplace and a large window overlooking the front aspect. French doors open into the rear dining room, offering a seamless flow between spaces and providing access to the rear garden via another set of French doors. The adjacent kitchen is well-appointed with matching base and eye-level units, built-in storage cupboards, and a side access door leading to the garden. There is excellent potential to create a contemporary open-plan kitchen/dining space at the rear of the property.

On the first floor, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from large double-glazed windows that allow for plenty of natural light. The principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, while the two smaller bedrooms feature built-in storage cupboards. The family bathroom services all bedrooms and comprises a panelled bath with shower over, WC, and pedestal-style wash hand basin. Additionally, a built-in cupboard houses the modern gas boiler.

Externally, the property offers ample off-road parking via a block-paved driveway leading to a detached single garage. Several properties on Gainsborough Road have extended over the garage, presenting a potential opportunity for future expansion (subject to planning permissions). The well-maintained rear garden features mature trees and shrubs, two patio areas-one positioned at the end of the garden to enjoy the sun and another directly accessed from the dining room-along with a lawned section and two brick-built storage sheds.The garden also benefits from backing onto Bluebottle Grove, a protected English Heritage site, providing a beautiful wooded backdrop and an added sense of privacy.

Location
Gainsborough Road is part of the highly desirable Prettygate area, known for its excellent schools, family-friendly environment, and strong community feel. The property is within close proximity to a doctor’s surgery, library, and a parade of local shops. A regular bus service provides easy access to Colchester town centre and North Station, which offers fast and frequent rail links to London Liverpool Street.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, this location is ideal for dog walking and countryside strolls, with a network of scenic footpaths nearby. The area also benefits from its proximity to a local nature reserve, offering an excellent space for exploring and enjoying nature.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 8'11'' x 8' (2.7m x 2.4m)
W.C - 4'7'' x 4'10'' (1.4m x 1.5m)
KITCHEN - 13'3'' x 8'11'' (4m x 2.7m)
DINING ROOM - 12'9'' x 11'8'' (3.9m x 3.6m)
LOUNGE - 16'2'' x 13'1'' (4.9m x 4m)
LANDING - 12'4'' x 4'6'' (3.8m x 1.4m)
BEDROOM - 1 - 13'1'' x 12' (4m x 3.7m)
BEDROOM - 2 - 12'11'' x 9'10'' (3.9m x 3m)
FAMILY BATHROOM - 13'1'' x 5'8'' (4m x 1.7m)
BEDROOM - 3 - 13'1'' x 8'11'' (4m x 2.7m)
BEDROOM - 4 - 9'1'' x 8'2'' (2.8m x 2.5m)

AGENT NOTE-
Local Authority - Colchester Borough Council.
Broadband Availability -Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 100 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - April 2025
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE, THREE and VODAFONE with limited voice and data indoor coverage. O2 has limited voice and no data indoor coverage. O2, THREE, VODAFONE AND EE all have likely voice and data outdoor coverage (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) April 2025
Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Gas Heating / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked April 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked April 2025 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.