As part of our Signature collection and accessed via a private drive in a prestigious location to the west of Colchester is this four bedroom detached house with double garage and south/west facing gardens.

The property benefits from gas central heating, replacement double glazed windows, a modern kitchen and utility room and the cloakroom, en-suite and bathroom have all been recently updated.

The entrance hall has an open staircase to the first floor and leads to a cloakroom with W.C and wash hand basin.

The hall then provides access to the three reception rooms with the sitting room having a dual aspect and door out to the garden. There is a central stone fireplace with opening through to the dining room which also has a door back to the hall. The study is at the front of the house and has built in shelving.

The kitchen has space for a table and is comprehensively fitted on three sides with matching wall and base cupboards, work surfaces with drawers under, built in appliances include a four ring gas hob with light and extractor above, built in double oven and there is space and plumbing for a dishwasher.

A step down takes you to the boot room with a door to the garden which in turn leads to the utility room with work surfaces, a sink, storage cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a further appliance and doors leading to the front and the attached double garage.

On the first floor is a bright landing with access to the loft space. The principal bedroom is of a good size with built in wardrobes, an airing cupboard and en-suite with shower, wash hand basin and W.C.

Bedrooms two and three are both double size rooms with bedroom three benefitting from a shelved recess. The fourth bedroom is a single bedroom. The bathroom has a bath with independent shower over, vanity unit wash hand basin and a W.C.

Outside
The property is approached from Lexden Road by a private drive which is shared with four other properties.

There is parking for approximately three cars and an attached double garage 17’6 x 17’4 with up and over door, power and light connected and houses the gas boiler. On each side of the house are gates through to the garden.

The south facing side garden has a railway sleeper raised vegetable garden, lawns and an extensive paved area. The west facing rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with patio and shrub borders and a summerhouse in the far corner. The gardens are enclosed by fencing backing on to a small copse with a footpath leading through to the Lexden Springs nature


Location

Lexden Road runs to the west of the city centre and is well known as Colchester’s finest area for residential properties and excellent schooling. There are areas of open space with Lexden Springs nature reserve, Hilly Fields and Lexden Park all nearby. At the end of Lexden Road is The Crown, a popular pub/restaurant. In addition to the city centre there are out of town retail parks with most national retailers and a variety of specialist shops.

There are also educational facilities including Colchester Sixth Form College, Colchester Institute and the University of Essex.

The city has three cinemas, two theatres, Firstsite Art Gallery and the historic Castle Park. For the commuter, two stations provide services to the coast and London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Postcode CO3 3TE with the house found up a private drive just prior to the turning into Tapwoods on the same side of the road.

Important Information

Services – mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
EPC rating – D
Council Tax band – F
Tenure – Freehold
Ref - COL23090/JDP