Summary - THE LAURELS COLCHESTER ROAD ELMSTEAD COLCHESTER CO7 7DZ
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Roomy five-bedroom detached with large garden, ideal for family living.
Five double bedrooms across two storeys, versatile family accommodation
Three separate reception rooms plus a large kitchen/breakfast room
South-facing large rear garden; good scope for landscaping or extension
Gravel driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles
Double glazing installed post-2002; mains gas boiler and radiators
Built 1930s solid brick — assumed no wall insulation, may need upgrades
Previous Japanese knotweed treatment recorded; obtain full documentation
Council Tax Band F — relatively expensive ongoing ownership cost
This attractive detached family home on Colchester Road offers generous, flexible living across two storeys — ideal for growing families. The house features three reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room that together create comfortable everyday living and entertaining spaces. Five double bedrooms provide space for children, guests or a home office.
Externally the property sits on a large corner plot with a south-facing rear garden and gravel driveway for several cars. The plot and layout offer scope for extension or landscaping, subject to planning permission, making this a property with long-term potential.
Practical details to note: the house is solid brick, originally constructed in the 1930s, and is assumed to have no cavity wall insulation. Double glazing and mains gas central heating are in place, but the home may benefit from targeted energy‑efficiency improvements. There has been a prior Japanese knotweed treatment plan; buyers should obtain full treatment records and undertake their own enquiries.
Council tax is relatively high and prospective purchasers are advised to factor this and any modernisation works into their budgets. Overall, this sizeable, well‑presented family home in a popular village location will suit buyers seeking space, good local schools, and potential to personalise over time.
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