Tucked away in a private position and in the pinnacle of Old Lexden is this charming and versatile three bedroom town house, forming part of this beautifully converted Victorian home. Brimming with charm, the property boasts high ceilings, original large sash windows filling the rooms with light, and surrounded by private, south-facing, beautiful gardens and comes complete with off road parking. Positioned within a stone’s throw of Colchester Royal Grammar School, an array of further excellent schooling & Crouch Street - which is home to an array of independent boutiques, convenience stores & eateries
Presented to the market in excellent order, this stunning family home offers accommodation evenly distributed across three floors. The entrance to the property can be found by grand stone steps leading to the front door, entering into a spacious 13ft (approx.) reception hall & features a sash window with bespoke shutters. An incredible master bedroom can be found immediately to the right and allows for maximum day light, with dual aspect windows and also features a small study area. There are two staircases, one providing access to the lower ground floor and one to the first floor.
The lower ground floor features an exceptional 21ft Kitchen/Dining area, featuring a country cottage style bespoke kitchen with solid wood work surfaces and an inset ceramic butler sink & space for further appliances. It makes the ideal hosting & entertaining space. A family bathroom & large reception are both also positioned on the ground floor, with the added benefit of a cast iron log burner completing the living room. The first floor accommodation comprises two sizable bedrooms and the added benefit of a second tiled family bathroom suite.
This beautiful family home benefits from south facing gardens, as well as a private courtyard - accessible from the ground floor kitchen-diner. Off road parking can be found to the front of the property, with further parking available for residents & visitors with a residents/visitors permit on road. We advise internal inspections to appreciate all this home has to offer.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
13' 6" x 7' 8" (4.11m x 2.34m) Entrance door to front aspect, sash window to side aspect (with bespoke shutters), coved cornicing, dado rail, stairs to first & lower ground floor, under stairs storage, radiator, further doors to:
Bedroom One
13' 6" x 13' 6" (4.11m x 4.11m) Sash windows to front and side aspect, two radiators.
First Floor
Landing
Loft access, sash window to rear aspect, stairs to ground floor, airing cupboard, further doors to:
Family Bathroom (2nd)
Tiled bathroom suite comprising of; panel bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, W.C, window to side aspect, vertical radiator & dado rail.
Bedroom Two
13' 6" x 7' 4" (4.11m x 2.24m) Sash window to front & side aspect, radiator.
Bedroom Three
10' 6" x 5' 10" (3.20m x 1.78m) Sash window to rear and side aspect, radiator.
Lower Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner
21' 5" x 13' 6" (6.53m x 4.11m) x2 sash windows to side aspect, sash window to rear aspect, rear door providing access to a private courtyard style garden, variety of fitted bespoke base and eye level units with oak working surfaces over, inset ceramic butler sink with chrome taps over, tiled splashbacks, space for appliances & cooker with extractor fan over, wood flooring, large walk in pantry cupboard. (Positioned off the courtyard is a utility cupboard, housing boiler and providing plumbing for washer/dryer), further door to:
Living Room
17' 3" x 13' 7" (5.26m x 4.14m) Sash window to front aspect with fitted shutters, radiator, coved cornicing, cast iron log burner with ornamental surround, variety of communication points.
Lower Ground Floor Bathroom
Panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, W.C, window to side aspect.
Outside
Courtyard & Parking
This property benefits from use of the surrounding gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and featuring mature hedge boundaries and the added benefit of a shed for further storage. Accessed from the ground floor kitchen-diner, a small & peaceful private courtyard can be found, ideal for an outdoor dining table/seating area.
Positioned to the front of the property is the property's off-road parking and further parking is easily accessible on road, with additional residents and visitors permits available.
Lease Information
We have been informed by the current owners that this property is offered on a leasehold basis, with approximately 158 years remaining on the lease. There is a service charge payable at £130.00 PCM and ground rent payable at £100.00 PA. The residents have set the current charges to ensure reasonable amounts payable only, for the supported work needed at any given time. In the near future, there may be the possibility to purchase a share of the freehold if one desires. We do however encourage any interested party to check this information with their legal representative.