The Jays, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TW

A beautifully appointed 5 bedroom detached family home situated in the sought after area of The Jays, on the edge of Highwoods and close to the Country Park.

The Jays is set in a quiet cul-de-sac position close to the beautiful Highwoods Country Park which provides miles of footpaths through grass fields, woodland and round fishing lakes, making it ideal for the dog walker.

Entering into a large welcoming entrance hall with a split level oak staircase refitted by Neville Johnson, rising to the first and lower ground floor levels, which matches with the oak internal doors. There is also a cloakroom off the hall. The sitting room has a triple aspect with electric blinds and recently installed bifold doors leading out onto a patio terrace. There is an exposed brick fireplace with a log burner effect gas fire inset (currently capped off) whilst stairs lead down to the dining room. The large dining room makes an ideal entertainment space with access from both the hall and sitting room has bifold doors to the garden as well as a door through to the kitchen. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with worksurfaces and storage cupboards on all four sides. Built in appliances include a dishwasher whilst there is a rangemaster cooking range with extractor above. An opening leads through to a utility which again has ample storage space, further worksurfaces, a sink, as well as plumbing for a washing machine and space for an American style fridge/freezer. Finally on the ground floor is a guest bedroom suite with its own en suite shower room. This room would also make an ideal home office as separate from the main living accommodation.

The first floor landing houses the airing cupboard and access to the loft space and provides access to the four remaining bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a double glazed window to the rear with a range of Hammonds built-in wardrobes. Access to a good sized en-suite with double shower, vanity sink and toilet. At the end of the landing are two double bedrooms, with the rear bedroom having a range of built in wardrobes. The fifth bedroom is currently used as a dressing room. The family bathroom comprises of a panel bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin toilet and heated towel rail. To the front of the property is a mature hedge with block paved driveway leading to the detached double garage with two up and over doors and personnel door to the rear garden, having power and light connected with eaves boarded loft storage. The rear garden has been beautifully landscaped for ease of maintenance, enjoying a southerly aspect with privacy from a mature hedged border. Within the garden is a large patio seating area, two synthetic grass areas with block edged shingle areas and well stocked raised borders. To the opposite side there is a "secret garden" area providing a further patio giving a secluded peaceful seating area.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – G
Services – We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating – C
Our ref – 57900