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**Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000** ‘The Old Sweet Shop‘ is a
delightful and enchanting property that embodies the essence of
nostalgia and charm, historically and formally a traditional post
officesweet shop, that is now a stunning fourfive bedroom
semi-detached family home. Commanding a favourable position on
Athelstan Road (off of the ever popular Maldon Road), this
captivating home is steeped in history, boasting a unique blend of
vintage allure and modern comforts. From its picturesque exterior
to its character-filled interiors, this property presents an
exciting opportunity to own a period home in one of Colchester‘s
most desirable districts.
As you approach this home, you are greeted by a beautiful façade
that exudes timeless appeal. The classic redbrick exterior is
complemented by handsome cast iron railings, adding to its
quintessential charm. The interior spaces have been thoughtfully
designed to retain the original features, with the high ceilings
and wide entrance hallslanding spaces creating a welcoming and
inviting atmosphere.
The ground floor offers versatile living spaces that can be
tailored to suit your needs. Highlights include a formal reception
room and separate dining room, with the reception room featuring a
charming feature fireplace. The large bay window floods the room
with natural light, further enhancing the sense of space and
comfort. A downstairs shower room and W.C is offered for
convenience, whilst an elegant kitchen offers a wealth of storage
and space for appliances. To the rear, a single story extension
provides an additional familybreakfast room, with retractable patio
doors opening up on a private and enclosed rear garden.
Venture upstairs, and you‘ll find four generous bedrooms and a
study. The first floor is serviced by a family bathroom with
geometric flooring. This home is further enhanced by a large and
generous loft space, which offers itself to future conversion -
often done in the immediate area (subject to relevant regulations).
An additional highlight includes a walk-in airing cupboard.
Outside, the property boasts a peaceful and private enclosed
rear garden, accessible through the kitchen and familybreakfast
room. The well-manicured lawns with inset paved stepping stones,
mature hedges and shrubs, and a raised decking area offer the
perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, relaxation, and al fresco
dining. Completing this home is the added luxury of a detached
garage, accessible via a shared private accessway to the side,
suitable for storage and secure off road parking.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Entrance door to front aspect, stairs to first floor, tiled floor,
radiator, understairs storage cupboard, access and doors to:
Reception Room
4.93m x 4.03m (16‘ 2"e; x 13‘ 3"e;) Window to front
aspect, feature fireplace, radiator, communication points, inset
base level storage
Dining Room
4m x 3.94m (13‘ 1"e; x 12‘ 11"e;) Window to rear
aspect, radiator, inset fireplace
Ground Floor Shower Room & W.C
2.67m x 0.87m (8‘ 9"e; x 2‘ 10"e;) W.C, tiled
floor, wall mounted wash basin, tiled walls, radiator, shower
cubicle with tiled wall behind
Kitchen
4.84m x 3.1m (15‘ 11"e; x 10‘ 2"e;) LVT flooring,
variety of fitted base and eye level fitted units with contrasting
clasps, inset sink, drainer and mixer tap over, space for four ring
gas oven with NEFF extractor fan over and geometric tiled
splashback,, breakfast bar with space for stalls under, space for
washing machine, space for American style fridgefreezer, integrated
dishwasher, window to side aspect, door to side aspect, radiator,
opening to:
Breakfast RoomFamily Room
2.4m x 3.45m (7‘ 10"e; x 11‘ 4"e;) LVT flooring,
radiator, retractable patio doors to side aspect
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Stairs to ground floor, radiator, loft access x2, airing cupboard,
doors and access to:
Bedroom One
3.6m x 3.18m (11‘ 10"e; x 10‘ 5"e;) Windows to
front aspect, radiator, exposed floorboards, feature fireplace
Bedroom Two
2.22m x 3.65m (7‘ 3"e; x 12‘ 0"e;) Window to side
aspect, exposed floor boards, radiator
Bedroom Three
3.27m x 2.35m (10‘ 9"e; x 7‘ 9"e;) Window to side
aspect, radiator
Bedroom Four
2.87m x 2.42m (9‘ 5"e; x 7‘ 11"e;) Window to side
aspect, radiator
Bedroom FiveStudy
2.15m x 2.25m (7‘ 1"e; x 7‘ 5"e;) Window to front
aspect, radiator
First Floor Family Bathroom
1.76m x 3.11m (5‘ 9"e; x 10‘ 2"e;) Pedestal wash
hand basin with tiled behind, geometric floor, radiator, panel bath
with tiled behind and shower and screen over, W.C, window to side
aspect
Outside, Garden, Garage & Parking
Outside, the property boasts a peaceful and private enclosed rear
garden, accessible through the kitchen and familybreakfast room.
The well-manicured lawns with inset paved stepping stones, mature
hedges and shrubs, and a raised decking area offer the perfect
setting for outdoor entertaining, relaxation, and al fresco dining.
Completing this home is the added luxury of a detached garage,
accessible via a shared private accessway to the side, suitable for
storage and secure off road parking.
Parking is available on road without restrictions.
Location
Athelstan Road is positioned off of the Maldon Road, in the heart
of Colchester‘s city centre and in one of arguably one of
Colchester‘s most desirable post code locations. It is within easy
access of the Colchester Royal Grammar School & County High School
for girls, as well as within moments of an array of excellent
comprehensive schools.
Colchester‘s vibrant and colourful city centre is a short fifteen
minute walk away, were you will find an array of independent shops,
boutiques, restaurants and bars. This home is also well served by a
frequent bus network to the city centre and mainline station,
offering direct links to London Liverpool Street Station.
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