A truly magnificent four/five bedroom Georgian townhouse, set in a splendid position set back from Lexden Road and within walking distance of the Town, Station and some of the very finest schools in the country.
The property has recently undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment and has been altered, designed and beautifully renovated throughout - Retaining all of the elegance and charm one should expect from a home of its era.
Internally you are greeted by an impressive reception hall which features a restored winding staircase leading the lower ground and first floors, along with doors opening to two large formal reception rooms.
On the lower ground level the surprisingly bright accommodation comprises of a family room, a spectacular kitchen/dining space, a utility room, cloakroom, a log store and a wine store.
Spread over the first and second floors there are a total of four exceptionally large double bedrooms, an additional cloakroom and two luxurious heritage style bathrooms.
Outside as previously mentioned the property is set well back from Lexden Road itself, with a private driveway providing off road parking for numerous cars. There is also a newly installed external iron staircase leading down to the lower ground level where there is an additional external access door. To the rear there is an attractive, landscaped garden enclosed by a beautiful brick wall.
With accommodation totalling almost 3,000 square feet, full inspections are simply essential in order to fully appreciate this beautiful period home.
Ground Floor
Reception Hall
Karndean flooring, radiator, restored winding staircase to lower and first levels, doors to:
Living Room
18' 3" x 14' 9" (5.56m x 4.50m) Karndean flooring, radiator, two restored sash windows to rear, cast iron fireplace.
Dining Room
14' 9" x 12' 9" (4.50m x 3.89m) Karndean flooring, radiator, restored sash bay window to front with original shutters, cast iron fireplace.
Lower Ground Floor
Hall
Karndean flooring, radiator, large walk in under stairs storage cupboard, doors to:
Cloakroom
Karndean flooring, radiator, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, inset LED spotlights, extractor fan.
Family Room
14' 7" x 9' 9" (4.44m x 2.97m) Karndean flooring, radiator, restored sash window to front, feature fireplace.
Kitchen/Diner
16' 7" x 14' 9" (5.05m x 4.50m) Karndean flooring, radiator, newly fitted range of high quality base and eye level units with Quartz working surfaces to side, built in Neff electric double oven, built in dishwasher and fridge/freezer, inset sink unit, centre island with solid oak working surfaces, inset five ring Neff induction hob and extractor hood above, built in wine fridge and seating for several people under, inset LED spotlights, two sets of double glazed French doors to rear, floor to ceiling fitted pantry cupboards.
Utility Room
8' 5" x 7' 3" (2.57m x 2.21m) Karndean flooring, further fitted high quality units with Quartz working surfaces to side, space/plumbing for hidden washing machine and tumble dryer, inset sink unit, inset LED spotlights, arch to:
Outer Lobby
Karndean flooring, door to side leading to external staircase and walk in boiler house, feature brick arch, log storage area, opening to:
Wine Store
7' 9" x 6' 5" (2.36m x 1.96m) An ideal space for storing large quantities of wine.
First Floor
Landing
Staircase to second floor, radiator, doors to:
First Floor Cloakroom
Karndean flooring, radiator, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, inset LED spotlights, extractor fan.
Master Bedroom
18' 2" x 14' 7" (5.54m x 4.44m) Radiator, two restored sash windows to front, cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom Two
14' 7" x 12' 5" (4.44m x 3.78m) Radiator, window to rear, further restored sash window to rear, feature fireplace.
Bathroom
Karndean flooring, heritage style suite comprising of heated towel rail, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and panel bath with fully tiled surround and shower over, inset LED spotlights, window to rear.
Second Floor
Second Floor Landing
A large galleried landing into which light pours via a fabulous glass skylight, with radiator, walk in airing cupboard, doors to:
Bedroom Three
18' 1" x 15' 6" (5.51m x 4.72m) Two radiators, two restored sash windows to front, feature fireplace.
Bedroom Four
14' 7" x 10' 4" (4.44m x 3.15m) Radiator, restored sash window to rear with beautiful views over Colchester Town.
Family Bathroom
15' 8" x 7' 4" (4.78m x 2.24m) Karndean flooring, heritage style suite comprising of heated towel rail, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, freestanding roll top bath and separate walk in shower cubicle with integrated rainforest shower, restored sash window to rear, inset LED spotlights, extractor fan.
Outside
The property is set well back from Lexden Road itself and is approached by a private driveway providing off road parking for several cars. Also as previously mentioned there is a newly installed iron staircase which leads down to the lower ground level and a door accessing the utility room.
Rear Garden
To the rear of the property there is an attractive garden, beautifully landscaped to a low maintenance design. The garden itself features a paved sun patio accessed via the French doors from the kitchen, the remainder is shingled with raised bed borders and a gate providing rear access.