Lexden, CO3 3NG

Packed with opulence and grandeur, this fine residence has been meticulously renovated and upgraded throughout and with outstanding attention to detail, creating an exquisite combination of period charm and stylish modern day living. Accommodation Inside you are greeted by an impressive reception hall with an original curved staircase winding towards the first floor, this leads to a spacious living room with elegant high ceilings and an original large bay window to the front aspect, which has been fully restored and cleverly double glazed, as have the remainder of the original sash windows in the house. Additionally there is a fabulous kitchen/dining space overlooking the rear garden, with bespoke fitted units, luxury granite working surfaces and an Aga which is to remain. A door from the kitchen leads to a surprising addition to the home in the form of an outer lobby, this features front and rear external access doors and stairs leading down to the lower ground level which could be used as a fully self contained annex. Here you will find a living room, kitchen, a large double bedroom and a four-piece bathroom. Spread over the first and second levels are a total of six well-proportioned bedrooms and two further bathrooms. Outside The property is approached by private driveway offering ample parking. Side access leads to the private walled garden which commences with sun terrace with the remainder being laid to lawn. There is an EV charging point. 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 - 0.5 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