5-bedroom detached house · CO3 9AP
For saleListed 61 days
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About
A substantial and characterful extended 1920s family home, Nelson Road has been in the same ownership for over 50 years and is now being offered to the market for the first time since 1973.
TThe property retains a wealth of attractive original features, including stained leaded-light windows and elevated ceilings in excess of 2.5m throughout, complemented by generous and versatile accommodation arranged for modern family living.
Accommodation Ground floor The ground floor provides a welcoming hallway leading to a sitting room with box bay window, a generous lounge with adjoining dining area, a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room.
First floor Annexe A particular feature is the self-contained annexe, which benefits from its own independent access, and comprises open-plan living area approx 25sqm with fitted kitchen units, large bedroom(over 13 sq.m.), and shower room.
This provides excellent flexibility for dependent relatives, guests, older children or those working from home.
The house offers five bedrooms overall with the principal bedroom enjoying an en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom three also benefits from a useful dressing room, while a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Outside Outside, the property occupies an established and beautifully landscaped plot approaching 0.25 of an acre, providing a good degree of privacy in a mature setting.
A private driveway provides parking, and leads to a large garage (5.4mx 4.4m), with internal access to a usefull work room or office area (4.5mx2.9m).
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial 1920s home in Lexden, combining period character, generous accommodation, an exceptionally versatile annexe, and established gardens.
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