A stunning Grade II* Listed Georgian fronted townhouse in the heart of Colchester’s historic centre.

This stunning Grade II* Listed house dates from the 17th and 18th Century, being part timber framed with a red brick facade. Main entry is a central pedimented door case with ionic pilasters, arch doorway, fanlight and panelled reveals. Throughout is a wealth of good panelling, exposed timber framing and staircase with turned balusters.

The central reception hall accesses the two formal Georgian reception rooms at the front of the house with 10ft high ceilings and open fireplaces. Cellar comprising two large rooms with good ceiling height. Secondary kitchen with part-glazed door to the courtyard. Small lobby and cloakroom. Heavily timbered family room and kitchen with four oven AGA and large walk-in pantry. Utility room.

Elegant staircase to the first floor, split level landing serving the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate staircase leading up to the two second floor attic rooms above. Guest bedroom with steps down to a large en suite bathroom. Bedroom three with en suite bathroom and bedroom four. Large family bathroom

Second floor bedroom with en suite shower room and ladder access to the roof terrace, together with two further bedrooms and a shower room.

OUTSIDE

Immediately to the rear of the property is a walled courtyard, brick paths and walled garden with mature shrubs, Yew hedge and brick pillars with wrought iron gate leading through to a further courtyard area with access via double gates to Trinity Street and further hard standing with raised sleeper bed and greenhouse. All enjoy a high degree of privacy in the centre of Colchester.

LOCATION

No. 6 is located in Trinity Street with close by a range of fashionable clothes shops, tea rooms, the local library and small specialist shops and offices. The house in the past has been used as offices, an art gallery, doctor’s surgery, boutique B&B as well as a family residence.

Trinity Street is open for vehicular traffic from 4pm to 11am and all day Sunday.

There are a number of private and state schools including the renowned girls’ and boys’ grammar. In the heart of the town is the Sixth Form College and on the eastern outskirts the University of Essex.

Direct rail to London Liverpool Street (45 minutes), the A12 providing quick and easy access to the A14 and the Midlands and also to the M25 and London. The A120 to Stanstead Airport (40 minutes).

Colchester Town Centre, including cinema, 2 theatres, pubs, clubs, shops & restaurants – all within walking distance
Colchester Railway Station – 1 mile (London Liverpool Street 45 mins)

DIRECTIONS (CO1 1JN)

Post code will take you to the property.

What3words: scouts.once.handy

SERVICES

Gas fired central heating, electricity, mains water and drainage are connected.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops
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