Spurgeon Street, Colchester, CO1

Discover the timeless charm of this two-bedroom end-of-terrace cottage located on Spurgeon Street, Colchester, CO1. This character-rich home offers a blend of historic features intertwined with modern comforts, making it an ideal choice for young families, professionals, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant New Town community on a quiet no through road.

Step into the inviting living and dining room, where the home's rich character immediately greets you. Exposed red brick fireplaces, one open and the other featuring a multi-fuel burning stove, add warmth and charm to this space. Stripped wood floorboards, exposed beams, and elegant internal stripped wood doors further enhance the period feel throughout. The French doors at the rear lead to a secluded, smartly paved courtyard garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation.

The country-style kitchen is fitted with off-white cupboards and drawers beneath a square edge work surface, complemented by a tile splashback and matching wall-mounted cabinets. It features a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with a window overlooking the access to the garden, and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. The dark slate tile flooring extends into the ground floor shower room, which includes a walk-in shower with standard and rainfall showerheads, WC, hand wash basin, and an extractor fan.

Upstairs, the landing with stripped wood flooring leads to two spacious double bedrooms. The first bedroom, located at the rear, boasts a central ornate wrought iron Victorian fireplace, a leaded light window, and a range of full-height built-in wardrobes. This bedroom also benefits from an ensuite bathroom featuring exposed timber flooring, a panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, and a heated towel rail.

The second bedroom, positioned at the front of the home, is equally charming with another central ornate wrought iron fireplace and a recessed wardrobe cupboard. Both bedrooms offer great space and comfort.

Outside, the secluded rear garden is predominantly block paved and features raised brick flower borders and external electrical sockets, providing a private oasis for relaxation or entertaining.

Living in New Town, Colchester, means being part of a vibrant community with a rich historical backdrop and modern amenities. The neighbourhood offers easy access to local shops, supermarkets, and boutiques, with the bustling city centre just a short walk away. Enjoy a variety of leisure activities at nearby destinations such as Leisure World Colchester, which features swimming pools, a gym, and fitness classes. Families can also visit Colchester Zoo, home to over 260 animals and expansive parklands.

Transport links are excellent, with local bus routes and Colchester train station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street. The Hythe train station is well within walking distance. The nearby A133 and A12 ensures easy access to other parts of Essex and beyond. Nearby educational facilities in Colchester are top-notch, with several well-regarded schools nearby, including North Primary School and Nursery, St James' Church of England Primary School, and Colchester Royal Grammar School.

New Town's historical significance is evident in landmarks like Colchester Castle and sections of Roman walls, while the surrounding countryside to the East, including the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers outdoor enthusiasts ample opportunities for exploration.

This two-bedroom cottage on Spurgeon Street combines the best of historical charm and modern living in a location that offers convenience, community, and a rich cultural experience. Don't miss the chance to make this timeless classic your new home.

Living and dining room

7.56m x 3.5m

As soon as you enter through the composite entrance store adjacent to a leaded light window you are immediately introduced to the wealth of character in this beautifully kept home. From exposed red brick fireplaces in both the lounge and the dining room (one open and one with multi-fuel burning stove), stripped wood floor boards, exposed beam work and stripped internal doors, there is a real feast of period charm on display here. This front to back reception is split by a central staircase that takes you up to the first floor. French doors at the rear leads you out to a paved garden and adjacent to this is the entrance to the kitchen.

Kitchen

3.48m x 1.72m

Next a country style kitchen awaits, fitted with off white cupboards and draws beneath a square edge work surface, tile splash back and matching eye level storage cabinets. There is a personal door that leads you outside adjacent to a window that sits behind the 1.5 ball stainless steel sink. Beneath the counter you will find plumbing available for both a washing machine and also for a dishwasher. Space is provided for a freestanding cooker beneath a suspended extractor hood. Flooring is a dark slate tile that continues through to the ground flor shower room. There is a feature exposed red brick wall towards the end of the kitchen and the gas fired wall mounted Valiant boiler is also found here.

Ground floor shower room

1.29m x 1.82m

The smart ground floor shower room has a continuation of the dark slate flooring from the kitchen with travertine tiling to the walls. It includes a walk in shower cubicle with the option of standard and rainfall shower heads, WC, hand wash basin, extractor fan and an opaque glazed window to the side elevation.

Landing

The landing has stripped with flooring and leads you (via wood panelled internal doors) to the first and second double bedrooms.

First Bedroom

3.35m x 3.63m

The first carpeted double bedroom is found at the rear of the home and features a central wrought iron (ornate) Victorian fireplace. Here a leaded light window overlooks the rear garden and provides plenty of natural light. A generous range of full height built in wardrobes is also fitted here for your convenience. This first bedroom suite benefits from its own ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom

2.38m x 1.75m

Featuring exposed timber flooring and part mosaic tiled walls, the ensuite bathroom includes a panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and an opaque glazed window to the rear elevation.

Second Bedroom

3.49m x 3.34m

The second double bedroom is also generously sized and positioned at the front of the home. It features another central ornate wrought iron fireplace with tile hearth. There is a window to the front elevation and useful recessed wardrobe cupboard here.

Rear Garden

Predominantly block paved and retained by six foot panel fencing this lovely secluded rear garden has raised brick flower borders and external electrical sockets.