Dugard Avenue, Colchester, CO3 9EJ

This extended five‑bedroom semi‑detached home on Dugard Avenue offers generous living space in an exceptional family‑friendly setting. The location is one of West Colchester’s most sought‑after, placing you close to the city centre and a wide range of everyday amenities. Nearby supermarkets include Aldi, Co‑operative and Sainsbury’s, while the extensive shopping and dining options at Tollgate and Stane Retail Park are also within easy reach. Families benefit from an excellent choice of schools, with Home Farm and Lexden Primary close by, and secondary options including St Benedict’s, Philip Morant and The Stanway School. For commuters, the property provides convenient access to the A12 and is well positioned for Colchester’s stations, offering direct routes to London Liverpool Street.

As you enter the home, a welcoming porch leads into a generous hallway that provides useful storage and access to a downstairs shower room with WC. From here, you step into the spacious living/dining room, an inviting area centred around a feature fireplace and ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. To the rear of the property lies the beautifully presented kitchen, a standout space offering an impressive range of matching base and eye‑level units, an integrated double pantry fridge and freezer, a double oven, and under‑counter integrated appliances including a dishwasher and washing machine. This bright and airy room comfortably accommodates a dining area, with patio doors opening directly onto the garden and allowing natural light to pour in. The first floor hosts three well‑proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from built‑in wardrobes, while the second bedroom also offers generous space along with a built‑in cupboard. The third bedroom is a good‑sized single room, equally suitable as a home office for those working remotely. A modern family bathroom completes this level. The second floor provides two further bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for guests, older children or additional workspace, with one of the rooms also featuring its own WC for added convenience.

Externally, the property enjoys a south‑facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and complemented by a patio area perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. A footpath leads to the front of the home, while the rear of the garden features a substantial gym or home office space, ideal for those seeking dedicated room for fitness or remote working. To the front, a block‑paved driveway provides valuable off‑road parking for four cars.