Summary - 195 Shrub End Road CO3 4RH
5 bed 3 bath Detached
- Five bedrooms with master en-suite and walk-in wardrobe
- Self-contained annexe and separate gym with dedicated garden
- Large private gated drive, garage and ample parking
- Spacious open-plan ground floor with extensive glazing
- Very large plot (c.2/3 acre) with mature private gardens
- Mixed size statements: marketing c.4,000 sq ft vs supplied 3,078 sq ft
- Built 1976–82; partial insulation assumed, double glazing dates unknown
- Council tax above average; very low local crime and no flood risk
Set back behind a private gated drive on a very large plot, this substantial detached home combines generous living space with useful outbuildings. The property includes a self-contained annexe and a separate gym, ideal for multi-generational living, a home business or rental income. Large glazed elevations and open-plan ground-floor living create bright family spaces that flow directly to mature gardens and a summerhouse.
Internally the house offers flexible accommodation across two storeys with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple reception rooms including an office and a snug with a wood stove. The master suite benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite; the ground floor also provides a bedroom with en-suite for guests or a live-in relative. Practical features include a utility room, garage and plentiful parking on the gravel driveway.
Buyers should note mixed information on measured area: marketing references c.4,000 sq ft and a plot of roughly 2/3 acre, while the supplied internal area is c.3,078 sq ft — confirm exact figures if size is a primary concern. The house was built circa 1976–82 with cavity walls and partial insulation presumed; double glazing is present but installation dates are unknown. Council tax is above average. There is no flood risk and local crime levels are very low.
This home will suit established families seeking space and privacy in an affluent Colchester suburb, or buyers wanting an annexe for guests or rental use. While largely move-in ready, the age of construction and uncertain insulation/glazing dates mean there may be opportunities for modernisation and efficiency improvements to reduce running costs.
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