6 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional six bedroom, two storey Victorian villa set in a prominent position at the heart of Lexden. The property boasts 4370 sqft of accommodation which includes an annex facility. There are two garages and private South facing garden.


The Property

The property which dates back to 1850 was formally the Royal Observer Corp Building and subsequently purchased by Lexden Restorations in 1996. The current vendors have since refined the house to a very high standard over the last ten years, this family home, sold only a few times in its history, enjoys a private southerly garden.

Enjoying a prime position in old Lexden in the heart of Colchester, and walking distance to the shops, schools, railway stations, and nature reserves of Hilly Fields and Lexden Park.

22 Lexden Road is a quite exceptional Victorian home that has now been adapted and stunningly improved by the current owners. The result is a traditional period home now entirely fit for present day living, full of refinements not often found in similar properties.

Accommodation

Ground floor

The approach is via a sweeping in and out drive and through an attractive entrance door flanked with pilasters and fanlight above. Entrance vestibule leads to reception hall with staircase leading to the first floor, Victorian encaustic tiled floor creates a gracious and warm welcome. You will note high ceilings, ornate plaster work, high skirting which is indictive of what lies beyond. Either side of the hallway are two equally proportioned rooms by way of the drawing room and dining room – both complemented with bay windows and fireplaces. Moving to the back of the house you will note the cloaks w/c on your left whilst on your right stairs give access to the cellar. The properties showpiece comes by way of the kitchen. A comprehensively fitted bespoke kitchen/breakfast room designed and installed by Simons Kitchens with great attention to detail. Of special note, when the kitchen was being installed an old well was discovered which now forms a unique feature covered in walk on glass with lighting. You also benefit from a utility room which in turn gives access to a garage. Moving on from across the kitchen is the family room with fireplace. From here you access the impressive triple aspect sitting room/annex facility. This room is used frequently for entertaining, but would lend itself as an annex. There is an inner lobby that gives access to a wet room and the second garage.

First floor

Ascending the returning staircase a light filled landing gives way to six double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom, bedroom two and three are complemented with en-suite showers.

Outside

As previously mentioned the property is accessed by a sweeping in and out driveway offering ample parking. There are two garages both with power and light.

The South facing rear garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and commences with a large sun terrace expanding the whole rear of the property. (The terrace that adjoins the kitchen has foundations that will support an extension. Please speak to a member of staff for further information.) The garden is bordered with established trees and laid to lawn with attractive central water feature.

What’s Nearby

Colchester Town Centre with shops and restaurants – walking distance
Schools - Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester Girls High, St Mary’s, Philip Morant, St Benedicts, Oxford House, Colchester High School, Hamilton Road Primary, Prettygate Primary – all walking distance. - Holmwood House – 2.1 miles - Bus stop to Ipswich school, Gosfield, Royal Hospital, St Joseph’s College and Ipswich School - all leave from within 0.5 of a mile from the house Colchester North and Town Stations – 1.2 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins) Mercury Theatre and cinemas – walking distance Hilly Fields Nature Reserve – walking distance Lexden Park Nature Reserve – walking distance