A rare opportunity to purchase this stunning double fronted detached Victorian Villa in this prominent position in the heart of Lexden, Colchester with an interesting heritage which is believed to date back to 18th century. Offering a wealth of charm and character throughout, this exceptional home is located within minutes of mainline train stations and the Colchester Town Centre offering a wide variety of high class shops and popular restaurants.
The internal accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall which features the staircase rising to the first floor and doors leading through to the two receptions room and the kitchen/breakfast room. The formal living room offers a fantastic space to relax with a stunning bay window to the side aspect which features the original shutters. The second reception room is currently used as a further sitting room, however would make an ideal dining space. To the rear of the property, is the kitchen and breakfast with the kitchen featuring a variety of matching units and integrated appliances. The breakfast room provides access to the rear garden through double doors.
On the first floor you are greeted by split level galleried landing which leads to the four well pro-portioned bedrooms and the four piece family bathroom. The two largest bedrooms feature the original fireplaces. The bathroom consists of a free standing roll top bath tub and a double walk in shower cubicle.
Outside, the property benefits from a charming rear garden which features a patio area and provides access to the garage, workshop and cloakroom. The workshops offers potential for a conversion to a home office whilst the garage measures 24ft in length.
A rare find in this highly sought after location, we strongly advise internal viewings.
Ground Floor
Reception Hall
With original wood floor, stair rising to first floor with cupboard under, doors to;
Living Room
13' 5" x 13' 0" (4.09m x 3.96m) With feature Box bay window to side with the original wooden shutters, window to front, open fireplace, radiator.
Dining Room
13' 5" x 13' 1" (4.09m x 3.99m) With window to front featuring original sliding shutters, window to side, radiator, wood floor, open fireplace, door to kitchen.
Kitchen
12' 3" x 7' 9" (3.73m x 2.36m) With window to rear, wood floor, radiator, a range of matching eye level and base units with worktops and inset butler sinks, electric oven, gas hob, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, built in cupboard, open to;
Breakfast Room/Sun Room
21' 6" x 9' 3" (6.55m x 2.82m) With door to rear, window to rear, double doors to side providing access to the rear garden, tiled flooring, radiator, feature fireplace, built in cupboard.
First Floor
Split Level Galleried Landing
With window to front and doors to;
Bedroom One
13' 6" x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m) With window to front, radiator, wood floor, feature fireplace.
Bedroom Two
13' 6" x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m) With window to front, radiator, wood floor, feature fireplace.
Bedroom Three
12' 4" x 9' 6" (3.76m x 2.90m) With window to side, radiator, wood floor, built in cupboard housing boiler.
Bedroom Four
12' 0" x 9' 3" (3.66m x 2.82m) With window to side, radiator, wood floor.
Family Bathroom
A four piece family bathroom with window to rear, free standing roll top bath tub, walk in double shower, close coupled WC, wash hand basin.
Outside
Rear Garden
A beautiful rear garden enclosed by brick walling and panelled fencing with gated side access, a patio area leading to lawn, access to the outdoors WC, outbuilding and garage.
WC
5' 0" x 4' 11" (1.52m x 1.50m)
Outbuilding
11' 7" x 8' 7" (3.53m x 2.62m) With two velux windows offering potential for conversion to a home office.
Garage
24' 10" x 9' 3" (7.57m x 2.82m) With electric door to front, two doors to side.