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We are simply privileged to present to market this handsome and
charming five bedroom executive residence, positioned in the heart
of Colchester‘s faviourte and most desirable district, Lexden. This
most impressive ‘box-bay fronted‘ semi-detached family home, has
been loved and maintained well throughout by the current vendor in
her much loved time of ownership. Believed to be dating back to the
early 1900‘s and offering an abundance of living & bedroom space
throughout and with an array of stunning original period features.
This spacious home, offers five bedrooms and two reception
rooms.
Lexden is home to some of the countries finest schooling &
Creffield Road neighbors Colchester Royal Grammar School &
Colchester County High School for Girls. It is also within
catchment of some of the most creditable comprehensive schools e.g.
Hamilton Primary School (subject to application) and within moments
of Oxford House, school & nursery. Crouch Street is a stones throw
away, home to local produce stores, boutiques, bistros & an
independent wine bar, as well as having a useful Tesco Express
store for the daily essentials.
Commencing with the most impressive of entrance halls, two large
reception rooms can be found positioned off the inner hallway. The
living room features a beautiful central ‘box-bay‘ original sash
window and a cast iron feature fire place. The dining room provides
an additional fireplace and is home to original floor to ceiling
double doors with glass window panes, leading out on to a generous
rear garden. To the rear of the ground floor, a large fitted
kitchen-diner can be found with integrated NEFF & BOSCH appliances.
The downstairs also allows for a separate W.C. Positioned under the
stairs, is access down to the property‘s basement. Partitioned in
to two area, it makes the ideal utility space and is perfect for
everyday storage, for the essentials.
The first floor comprises of four well proportioned bedrooms.
Three excellent size double bedrooms & the perfect study area. All
of the bedrooms are still complete with their original sash windows
and some even home to original cast iron fire places also. The
entire floor space of the second floor, is home to the second
bedroom, with unrestricted beautiful views to the South of
Colchester and also allows for additional eaves storage.
To the rear of the property, a large mature rear garden can be
found. The garden is predominately laid to lawn and has an array of
eye pleasing potted plants, shrubs, hedges and trees throughout -
allowing for maximum privacy. The property has impressive frontage,
with off road parking for multiple vehicles to the front of the
property. Ideal for any expanding family & rarely available, early
internal viewings are nothing other than essential, to avoid
disappointment and to appreciate all this stunning home has to
offer.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Entrance door to front aspect, wood floor throughout, radiator,
stairs to first floor, under stairs door with steps down to
basement, door to:
Living Room
16‘ 7"e; x 13‘ 7"e; (5.05m x 4.14m) Box bay sash
window to front aspect (with secondary glazing), radiator, cast
iron feature fire place with marble hearth, variety of
communication inputoutput, wall mounted lights
Dining Room
13‘ 0"e; x 14‘ 10"e; (3.96m x 4.52m) radiator,
feature fire place with tiled hearth and surround, original glass
panel double doors (leading to rear garden), wall mounted
lights
Kitchen
20‘ 0"e; x 10‘ 1"e; (6.10m x 3.07m) Tiled vinyl
floor throughout, x2 radiators, variety of fitted base and eye
level units with working surfaces over, inset four ring electric
hob with extractor fan over, integrated NEFF fan assisted oven and
grill, integrated BOSCH microwave, tiled splash backs, sash window
to side aspect, space for washing machine under counter, french
doors to rear aspect, inset spotlights
Cloakroom
W.C, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, sash window to side aspect,
vinyl tiled floor throughout
Basement
Divided in to two areas: 16‘ 3"e; x 4‘ 9"e; (4.95m
x 1.45m) & 13‘ 5"e; x 13‘ 0"e; (4.09m x 3.96m),
ideal for a separate utility area, window to side aspect, wall to
wall built in cupboards with integral shelves
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Stairs to ground floor, radiator, further doors to:
Cloakroom
W.C, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, W.C, sash window to side
aspect, vinyl tiled floor
Family Bathroom
Vanity wash hand basin, chrome wall mounted towel rail, W.C, walk
in double width shower cubicle, bathroom cabinet, tiled wall
finish, sash window to side aspect
Bedroom Four
10‘ 10"e; x 12‘ 5"e; (3.30m x 3.78m) Sash window to
rear aspect, radiator, built in cupboard, cast iron feature
fireplace
Bedroom Three
12‘ 0"e; x 14‘ 1"e; (3.66m x 4.29m) Exposed feature
wood floor boards, fitted shelves, cast iron feature fire place,
radiator, vanity wash hand basin with strip light above, sash
window to side aspect, built in wardrobe
Bedroom One
16‘ 6"e; x 13‘ 0"e; (5.03m x 3.96m) Sash window to
front aspect, radiator, cast iron feature fireplace, mirror fronted
built in wardrobes
Bedroom Five
9‘ 7"e; x 5‘ 6"e; (2.92m x 1.68m) Radiator, gothic
sash window to front aspect
Second Floor
Second Floor Landing
Stairs to first floor, UPVC window to rear aspect, door to:
Bedroom Two
16‘ 6"e; x 18‘ 5"e; (5.03m x 5.61m) UPVC window to
front aspect, built in double wardrobes, radiator, variety of
communication inputoutput, door to YVES storage, radiator, loft
access above
Garden & Outside
For a property positioned in the heart of Colchester‘s Town Centre
& ever popular district of Lexden, this property occupies an
impressive plot and allows for a mature, large, private rear
garden. The garden commences with a raised area, block paved and
ideal for attractive potted plants and a large outdoor seating
area. There is a large section to the side of the property, which
could be the ideal space for an extension or orangery if one
desired, subject to the relevant planning permission.
The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is enclosed by panel
fencing and mature hedges form the property‘s boundaries. Trees and
shrubs allow for maximum privacy, ideal for relaxing and ideal for
the expanding family. There is the benefit of a garden shed to
remain and a secure gate provides access to the front private
driveway, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles and
secure by a cast iron gate. Residents permit parking is also
obtainable, providing further parking facilities for guests and
residents alike.
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