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** GUIDE PRICE £800,000 £850,000 **
An Attractive Four Bedroom Family Home in the Heart of Lexden leave the car at home, walk to the city centre and all Lexden Schools.
Tucked away in a quiet no through road in the sought after area of Lexden, this attractive modern four bedroom home offers the perfect blend of village charm and city convenience. Whether you re a growing family needing easy access to local schools, downsizers seeking a low maintenance lifestyle close to the city, or grandparents wanting to be near family for those all important babysitting duties this home truly ticks every box.
CONVENIENCE
Originally built in 2015 by the award winning Redrow Homes, this property is ideally located just a short stroll from all Lexden schools and within easy walking distance to Colchester city centre. Despite its central location, the home exudes a peaceful, tucked away feel like living in a quaint village hamlet.
Commuters will appreciate the proximity to excellent transport links, with Colchester Station just under two miles away or a convenient eight minute ride via the regular early bus service along Lexden Road.
TOP OF CLASS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Over the past eight years, the property has been thoughtfully enhanced with a fixed roof extension replacing the original conservatory. This stunning transformation has created a spacious, light filled kitchen diner complete with ample room for a sofa and lounge area all overlooking the south facing garden. It s a warm and inviting space, perfect for modern family living and entertaining, and it beautifully complements the separate main sitting room.
The ground floor also features a dedicated utility room and a generously sized study or playroom positioned at the front of the house ideal for remote working or as a children s space.
Upstairs, a wide and airy landing leads to four well proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en suite, while a second double bedroom lies adjacent. Two further bedrooms at the rear are serviced by a modern family bathroom ideal for a busy household.
The almost south facing garden provides a good level of privacy and, being secure, is both child and pet friendly. Completing the package is a double garage and off street parking for up to six vehicles an increasingly rare find this close to the city.
WHAT S NEARBY
Headteacher Terrace off Park Road is located about half a mile from the city centre, with Crouch Street offering good local shops including chemist, deli, hairdressers, supermarket, restaurants, pubs and wine bar. The area is highly sought after and is well known for its excellent schooling facilities including Colchester Royal Grammar School and the Girls High School, Philip Morant Comprehensive School, Six Form College, St Mary s School for Girls, Oxford House and Colchester Prep and High School.
Colchester with it bars, restaurants and shops is just a short walk from this home. There is also the Arts Centre, Odeon Cinema and Mercury Theatre.
For dog walking, nearby is Lexden Park and the larger open space of Hilly Fields.
The train station is about a five minute car journey, eight minute bus journey or just under two mile walk. Trains from Colchester to London Liverpool Street take 50 minutes at peak times.
WITHIN EASY REACH
The A12, which connects with the M25, heads south towards London or north to Ipswich. London Stansted is the nearest airport.
Dedham Valley and Constable Country, the landscape immortalised by the great painter John Constable, are approximately fifteen minute drive.
For more variety of boutique and national stores Chelmsford and Ipswich are approximately a thirty drive.
The coast is also within easy reach. Fifteen minute drive to Mersea Island for its beaches, sailing and wind surfing, sea food renowned oysters, walks at Cudmore Grove Country Park. Thirty minutes to the seaside town of Frinton with its superb family friendly beaches. Further afield are the beautiful Suffolk coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, approximately one hour and ninety minutes respectively.
Stane Retail Park at Stanway for the larger superstores of Aldi, Marks and Spencers, Sainsbury, PC World and a selection of eateries is a ten minute drive. Waitrose supermarket is approximately a ten minute drive. All supermarkets offer delivery.
Stansted airport is less than an hour drive.
INFORMATION
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX F
LOCAL AUTHORITY Colchester City Council
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, gas central heating, mains water and drainage
BROADBAND
900 Mbps available subject to subscription
Disclaimer
Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller s agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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4 beds
Detached
35 days on market
