Whitmore Drive, Colchester, CO4 6BR

A truly exceptional and one of a kind home, Larch House seamlessly blends rich history with striking modern design. Originally built in 1913 by Frank Whitmore as the Superintendent's living quarters for Colchester General Hospital, the property was thoughtfully rebuilt in 2013 and later repurposed in 2019 by the East Anglian Group into a stunning residence.

Positioned on the highly desirable North side of Colchester, the home enjoys a prime location surrounded by excellent shopping and leisure facilities, including David Lloyd Health and Fitness Club and Colchester Stadium, while offering convenient access to the A12. The most recent addition is the Northern Gateway development, providing food and entertainment venues. Colchester North Station is just a five minute drive away, providing direct links to London in under an hour, making this an ideal home for commuters. The area is also well served by a wide selection of highly regarded schools and nurseries.

At the heart of the home lies a spectacular open plan kitchen and dining space, formally the Superintendent's billiards room. This stunning room is defined by its dramatic vaulted ceiling, rising from approximately 3.5 meters and is flooded with natural light. The high specification German kitchen features a central island with a breakfast bar, oven, integrated microwave, underfloor heating and elegant French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating a perfect environment for entertaining and family living. The living room is equally impressive, offering a bright and welcoming atmosphere enhanced by beautifully restored sash windows, which features throughout the home. The ground floor further benefits from a entrance hall with LED spotlighting, ample storage, along with a cloakroom, outer lobby and well appointed utility room with fitted appliances and additional storage. The property also benefits from a new boiler.

Occupying the entirety of the first floor, the principal bedroom is a truly breath-taking retreat. This expansive suite is bathed in natural light and features double built-in wardrobes. A generous en suite accommodates the first floor, complete with a walk in shower, heated towel rail and ventilation. The second floor offers two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, both providing ample space for storage and comfort, along with a stylish family bathroom. Thoughtfully designed, the bathroom includes a wall hung W/C, bath with integrated shower and modern fittings throughout.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The beautiful south-east facing garden provides a peaceful and tranquil setting, surrounded by mature trees behind the fence which creates an evergreen backdrop. Laid with astroturf, this garden is the perfect blend of low maintenance and enjoyable space. The garden also features a contemporary shed. To the front, the property boasts two allocated parking spaces, a fast EV charger, and an attractive frontage that enhances its grand appearance. There is also a gated side entrance which is perfect for convenience.

Combining characterful period features with high end modern living, Larch House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home in one of Colchester's most desirable locations.