Detached house for sale in Colchester CO3, 6 Bedroom

Guide Price £625,000 - £650,000. A generously proportioned five/six bedroom detached family home conveniently located in prime Lexden location offering adaptable living, coach house and garaging.

The property A charming Victorian family home offering a wealth of original characteristics. The current owners have resided here for over 40 years and adapted the property for modern day family living. The property does require some updating, but the hub of the home is apparent. Upon viewing it is evident to see the generous living accommodation presented.

On entering this wonderful home, you are greeted by a welcoming reception hall which showcases a wonderful dog legged mahogany stair case, along with distinctive Victorian pattern tiled flooring. The property is well lit with large windows allowing the natural light to flood the dwelling. There are three reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen and utility room and shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first-floor accommodation benefits from family bathroom, three double bedrooms, all with large windows and wash basins. The second inner hall has access to three further bedrooms and second staircase descending back down to the lower level.

Externally the garden is enclosed by established tree borders, the rear garden is very adaptable and offers an enclosed walled garden, side garden with mature shrubs, courtyard seating area and apple store. Access to the cellar is easily available and makes the ideal place for storage, with three compartment sections measuring 20'4 x 7'9,13'8 x11'9 and 15 x 11'10.

Located to the side of this attractive house is the former coach house and stable block which offers a great opportunity to convert into a granny annexe/ workshop, there are endless designs to be considered. You could simply retain the features as they are and utilise as garaging.

Location The convenient Lexden location of the property allows a short stroll into the town centre with excellent shopping facilities, restaurants, cinema and galleries. Spring Park is literally at the end of the road and offers a wonderful scenic setting for a picnics or short stroll.

It is within easy reach of outstanding schools, including St Mary's School, Holmwood House, Littlegarth preparatory school and Colchester Royal Grammar school, which are listed as two of the finest schools in the country. There are several renowned state primary and secondary schools nearby.

The A12 is easily accessible offering links to London/Chelmsford and Ipswich. Colchester mainline railway station is just 2.3 miles away by car and 1.9 miles by foot with regular direct trains to London Liverpool Street in around 50 minutes.