Lexden, CO3 3RD

Since acquiring the property, the current owners have extensively refurbished the majority of the house, creating a stylish retro modern interior in keeping of the period of the house. The kitchen and bathrooms have all been replaced to a good standard, combining contemporary finishes with practical family living The property has also been significantly improved from an energy-efficiency perspective, achieving an impressive EPC rating of B, helping to future-proof the home for years to come. There are solar panels and EV charger. Also, there is planning and lapsed planning for extending the property. Accommodation Ground Floor Entry to the house is via a vestibule leading into the welcoming hallway. From here, access is gained to the sitting room and the open-plan kitchen/dining room with breakfast area, from which a large picture window overlooks the rear garden whilst sliding doors give access to the covered sun terrace. There is also a useful utility room and conservatory, while the ground floor accommodation is completed by a cloakroom/WC. First Floor The first floor offers four double bedrooms, three of which benefit from fitted or built-in wardrobes. All bedrooms are served by a family bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside The property is approached via a private driveway providing ample off-road parking, in addition to an integral garage. The remainder of the frontage is laid to landscaped gardens. Side access leads to the rear garden, which enjoys a good degree of privacy. Within the garden is a covered sun terrace together with a detached studio/gym, which would also make an ideal home office. What's Nearby Colchester is a thriving ‘new’ city set in North Essex, bordering Suffolk which is only a few miles away. The town boasts nationally acclaimed Grammar schools, fast and speedy links to London in less than an hour, and a thriving town centre, as well as first class out of town retail centres. The lovely Colne valley is within 15 minutes’ drive of the centre, and the pink towns of Suffolk are a mere twenty minutes’ drive from the town. Mersea Island, Brightlingsea, and Frinton, all stunning coastal destinations are within half an hour’s drive of the town, and Suffolk’s resorts of Aldeburgh and Southwold within an hour. 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 -1.5 miles - Bus stop to Ipswich school, Gosfield, Royal Hospital, St Joseph’s College, Felsted 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