Arguably one of Lexden's finest homes. Talcotts is a luxurious seven-bedroom modern family home with extensive accommodation extending to an impressive 8540 sqft. The immaculate South facing grounds offer a high degree of privacy and amount to approx 1.6 acres. There is also an indoor pool and gymnasium. The property comes with no onward chain.

Talcotts sits within a double width plot where a 1920’s house was constructed. The property was subsequently greatly extended and reimagined by the current owners.

Accommodation
The main rooms have an integrated Sonos controlled sound system powered by Linn amplifiers and a combination of Miller & Kreisel speakers and Speaker Craft.
An entrance vestibule leads to a large reception hall whilst your eyes are drawn to the views of the rear garden. From here doors lead to all ground floor accommodation. To your right you will find a large drawing room which in turn gives access to the integral triple garage and double doors lead to the gymnasium and indoor pool. A capacious sun filled open kitchen dining room incorporates a comprehensive bespoke kitchen fitted by Fox & Pheasant which comes with Miele appliances and a Lacanche Range Cooker. The kitchen is complemented by a large triple lantern Orangery from which you can enjoy lovely views of the garden and access the sun terrace. There is access to both the boiler room and utility which in turn gives way to both the storeroom and workshop. Moving back into the hall, doors lead to a wine cellar, cloaks w/c, study and the cinema room. Completing the ground floor is an impressive heated indoor pool with twilight ceiling, fitted electronically controlled pool cover with doors opening onto the garden and sun terrace. Open plan to the pool is a gymnasium, changing room with two showers and the plant room.

A stylish returning staircase with glass balustrade ascends a large galleried landing which gives way to seven bedrooms. The hugely impressive master suite covers the whole right gable and boasts his and hers dressing room and 24 x 18 ft en suite. The bedroom is furthermore complemented with a roof terrace with parapet roof. Bedroom two comes with dressing room and en-suite whilst bedroom three also comes with en-suite. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom.

Outside
The property sits back from Lexden road screened by mature trees offering much privacy. A sweeping driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the integral triple garage - all with electric doors.

The rear garden commences with a large wrap around sun terrace which incorporates built in lighting perfect for al fresco dining with family and friends. For those colder evenings there is a covered area with heating. The beautifully landscaped gardens are enhanced by a central sunken garden. To the back of the garden is a kitchen garden and small orchard with wildflowers.

Colchester is a thriving ‘new’ city set in North Essex, bordering Suffolk which is only a few miles away. The town boasts nationally acclaimed Grammar schools, fast and speedy links to London in less than an hour, and a thriving town centre, as well as first class out of town retail centres. The lovely Colne valley is within 15 minutes’ drive of the centre, and the pink towns of Suffolk are a mere twenty minutes’ drive from the town. Mersea Island, Brightlingsea, and Frinton, all stunning coastal destinations are within half an hour’s drive of the town, and Suffolk’s resorts of Aldeburgh and Southwold within an hour.

Colchester City Centre with shops and restaurants – walking distance Schools - Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester Girls High, St Mary’s, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Hamilton Road Primary, Prettygate Primary – all walking distance. - Holmwood House - 0.5 miles - Bus stop to Ipswich school, Gosfield, Royal Hospital, St Joseph’s College and Ipswich School - all leave from within 0.5 of a mile from the house Colchester North and Town Stations – 1.2 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins) Mercury Theatre and cinemas – walking distance Hilly Fields Nature Reserve – walking distance Lexden Park Nature Reserve – walking distance