4-bedroom detached house · CO3 3PR
Sold STCListed 232 days
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** GUIDE PRICE £800,000 to £850,000 ** Situated in the highly desirable location of Lexden, this recently refurbished and extended detached home offers the perfect combination of space, style, and practicality.
Set on a substantial plot, it boasts a driveway for four cars, an oversized garage, and a mature, west-facing rear garden extending over 100 feet.
Every detail of this home has been carefully upgraded, featuring high-quality fittings throughout and a highly versatile layout.
The ground floor welcomes you with a hallway and glazed turning staircase, a cloakroom and a lounge flowing seamlessly into a dining room with bi-fold doors opening to the garden.
The stunning kitchen/breakfast room also benefits from French doors, while a utility room and two flexible home offices, or potential additional bedrooms add further adaptability.
Upstairs, you’ll find three beautifully presented bedrooms, including a master with en-suite, plus a modern shower room.
The combination of generous living space, sophisticated interiors and a beautifully maintained garden makes this home perfect for family life, entertaining or working from home.
With outstanding schools nearby, scenic open spaces like Lexden Park and Spring Lane Meadows and easy walking access to the city centre, everything you need is on your doorstep.
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure this exceptional property in one of Colchester’s most sought-after areas, ideal for families, professionals, and anyone seeking a home that combines style, space, and location.
Arrange your viewing today to experience all that this remarkable home has to offer.
Entrance Hall cloakroom/WC Bedroom/Study 9'7" x 6'10" (2.92m x 2.08m) Lounge 18'0" x 11'10" (5.49m x 3.61m) Dining Room 18'0" x 11'0" (5.49m x 3.35m) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 18'2" x 16'9" (5.54m x 5.11m) Utility Room Study/Bedroom 8'10" x 8'0" (2.69m x 2.44m) First Floor Landing Bedroom One 12'0" x 11'5" (3.66m x 3.48m) Ensuite 9'8" x 6'10" (2.95m x 2.08m) Bedroom Two 14'3" x 12'0" (4.34m x 3.66m) Bedroom Three 9'8" x 7'10" (2.95m x 2.39m) Shower Room Outside Front Garden Enclosed at the front and sides by low-level brick walls, the property features a generously proportioned lawn with well-maintained flower beds, complemented by a spacious driveway providing off-road parking for up to four vehicles.
Oversized Garage Up and over door to front, power/light connected, window and door to rear.
Rear Garden Extending to over 100 feet this beautifully maintained and mature garden features established trees, well-stocked shrub borders, and a variety of plantings.
A generously sized patio leads up to a spacious lawn, while a selection of outbuildings is thoughtfully positioned within the grounds. The garden enjoys a desirable westerly aspect.
Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
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haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
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