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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO3 3SA
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About
Located in the highly sought-after Lexden area of Colchester, this beautifully extended five-bedroom family home offers an exceptional blend of space, style, and functionality.
Situated adjacent to the entrance of Hilly Fields nature reserve, this property is perfect for dog walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, while still being just a short walk from Colchester city centre.
The property has been thoughtfully extended to the rear and side, creating a stunning open-plan kitchen/diner, ideal for modern family living and entertaining.
A spacious, light-filled lounge has also been extended, providing a comfortable and stylish living area.
Furthermore on the ground floor you will access the fifth bedroom which has a door opening on to the garden at the rear, and a separate shower room.
There is also an office, perfect for those who work from home which completes the ground floor accomodation.
Upstairs, the home offers four generous bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with recently fitted en-suite bathroom, and a separate shower room, perfect for larger families or visiting guests.
Further features include two utility areas, offering ample storage and practicality, and a private rear garden with a versatile outbuilding currently used as a home gym, but equally suitable as a studio, office, or workshop.
Positioned just off Lexden Road, this property benefits from excellent access to some of the area’s top-rated schools, including both private and state options.
Commuters will also appreciate the close proximity to Colchesters mainline station, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street.
Key Features: * Extended five-bedroom family home * Open-plan kitchen/dining area * Spacious extended lounge * Three bathrooms (including en-suite) * Separate home office * Two utility areas * Private garden with gym/outbuilding * Direct access to Hilly Fields Excellent access to city centre and mainline station * Close to top-performing schools on Lexden Road Mobile Signal 4G great data and voice Entrance Hallway Lounge 5.64m x 5.62m (18' 6" x 18' 5") Kitchen/diner 3.64m x 2.55m (11' 11" x 8' 4") Extending to 5.77m x 4.55m (18' 11" x 14' 11") Utility Room 2.81m x 2.36m (9' 3" x 7' 9") Office 4.00m x 2.94m (13' 1" x 9' 8") Bedroom Five 5.36m x 2.15m (17' 7" x 7' 1") Shower Room 1 2.86m x 1.00m (9' 5" x 3' 3") Principal Bedroom 4.58m x 3.74m (15' 0" x 12' 3") En Suite 4.16m x 1.94m (13' 8" x 6' 4") Bedroom Two 4.67m x 3.40m (15' 4" x 11' 2") Bedroom Three 2.95m x 2.46m (9' 8" x 8' 1") Bedroom Four 3.40m x 2.72m (11' 2" x 8' 11") Shower Room 2 3.01m x 1.62m (9' 11" x 5' 4") Disclaimer These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers.
Neither Knight Residential Limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.
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